At the Aldrich Law Firm, we appreciate how difficult it can be to deal with the death of a loved one. Not only is this a very emotional time for many Nevada residents, but the legal issues involved in estate settlement are often complicated. When clients come to us...
Month: March 2015
Requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act
Nevada businesses with substantial numbers of employees must comply with multiple federal laws. One of these is the Family Medical Leave Act. When applicable, this law has major implications on the employer-employee relationship.According to the United States...
Understanding the impact of traumatic brain injury
Accidents occur on Nevada roads every day. Fortunately, many of these do not result in substantial harm. Serious collisions, however, can leave victims with irreparable injuries. At the Aldrich Law Firm, we understand how hard it is to cope with serious medical...
What is a legal precedent?
In the United States, laws have a number of sources. Along with statutes and regulations, authoritative cases also create enforceable laws. According to the Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute, courts often rely on precedents in making...
Businesses must abide by federal employment tax laws
Federal taxation requirements for employers are a serious matter. As explained by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service website, employment tax evasion may result not just in civil sanctions, but also criminal charges. Due to the seriousness of these consequences, Nevada...
2 Las Vegas teens killed; families ask for help with expenses
Fatal car accidents in Las Vegas are often tragic. This is especially true when the victims were young and the collision could have been easily prevented. When such victims come from low-income families, funeral expenses and other accident-related costs may be...
Trade secrets may still be protectable if leaked online
At the Aldrich Law Firm, we understand that changing technology can sometimes pose challenges to intellectual property holders. This is especially true for trade secrets, which derive their value from their concealment. The proliferation of Internet usage has...
What is a preliminary injunction?
A preliminary injunction is a form of temporary relief that is available in some Nevada civil lawsuits. According to the Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute, these types of court orders are granted before a trial concludes. Sometimes,...
