It may be easy for those with little experience in the legal world to assume that trials are cut-and-dry for the most part. However, a Las Vegas civil trial often involves more than both sides presenting their case and awaiting the jury or judge’s verdict. This...
Month: June 2015
Taylor Swift stands up for payment rights of music artists
Countless people in Las Vegas enjoy the convenience of streaming music. If it can be legally accessed for free, even better. However, artists have certain commercial rights, including the right to be paid for their work. Companies that provide streaming services to...
Accommodating religion in the workplace
We live in an interesting age where science and technology must work, in many cases, hand in hand with religion – at least in terms of accepting and accommodating the religious beliefs of others in the workplace. Whether you are a manager or business owner, or a...
Can you enforce an oral contract?
In the business world, contracts can mean everything. This is true whether you are purchasing a product or service, doing business with a company or signing an employment agreement. What about oral contracts – agreements that are only made by a verbal affirmation and...
Sparks company under investigation for deceptive practices
When consumers in Las Vegas and across the country invest their time or money into a product, it is reasonable to expect sufficient results at the very least. This is also true if they are doing business with a company that offers a service instead of a physical...
Responsibilities a residential property owner must know
Household mishaps like dealing with broken pipes or tripping on uneven walkways are a part of life. However, if you own a Las Vegas rental property such as an apartment, townhouse or retirement home, some of these situations can be prevented by regular upkeep and...
How does an appeal differ from a trial?
To those who are not familiar with the law on a daily basis, the differences between civil trials, appeals and other legal procedures may not be very clear. If you are like many other residents in Las Vegas, you might even use the terms “civil appeals” and “jury...
Understanding trademark infringement
Most businesses try to use distinctive trademarks so consumers recognize them, whether they are a huge international company or a local Las Vegas business. Trademarks legally belong to the company or business owner. Copying or using a trademark that belongs to another...