At the Aldrich Law Firm, we understand how important intellectual property is to Las Vegas businesses. We know that some situations require quick and extreme actions to prevent unlawful information disclosures. This is especially true with trade secrets, which lose...
Month: February 2015
What are APGAR scores?
The birth of a new baby is one of the most exciting events in the lives of Nevada parents. These moments can quickly turn tragic, however, if a newborn’s APGAR test reveals that he or she is suffering from health problems. This is especially heartbreaking when...
An overview of shareholder derivative lawsuits
Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute explains that when a corporation has a valid legal complaint that it refuses to exercise, shareholders may pursue litigation on the corporation’s behalf. This is known as a shareholder derivative...
Determining whether evidence is relevant
In many Nevada personal injury cases, the rules of evidence can have a substantial impact on a court’s final decision. The relevancy of evidence is an issue that is commonly debated in court, and both the Federal Rules of Evidence and Nevada state statutes...
What are some of the tax considerations for new businesses?
When starting a new business in Nevada, there are a number of issues that must be taken into account. Some of the most important of these are tax considerations, as these can have a substantial impact on the profitability of a business.According to the Internal...
The general requirements of a binding noncompete agreement
Nevada entrepreneurs often include noncompete agreements in their hiring processes as a way of preventing former employees from divulging confidential company information. On occasion, these contracts become the basis of contract disputes between employers and...
Nevada Highway Patrol seeks public’s help in hit-and-run case
Hit-and-run accidents can leave serious personal injury, property damage and emotional turmoil in their wakes. Because of this, Nevada law enforcement officials work hard to identify and locate the drivers responsible for these collisions. Often, authorities will ask...
Understanding diversity jurisdiction
According to the Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute, a civil case can be tried in federal court if that court has diversity jurisdiction—that is, the litigation involves citizens from different states and the amount of money at...