Nevada startup owners who are looking to have their companies acquired by a major company may need to meet certain criteria. For instance, a startup may need to create a platform that a larger company could take advantage of. It may also increase the chances of being...
Month: January 2018
What to know about TBIs
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 138 people die each year from traumatic brain injuries. However, there are others throughout Nevada and the U.S. who will deal with the consequences of a TBI for the rest of their lives. While there are several main causes...
Record number of pedestrians killed in Las Vegas in 2017
Las Vegas pedestrian deaths hit a record high in 2017. According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, 78 people were struck and killed by motor vehicles last year. In comparison, 57 pedestrians lost their lives in 2016, and 60 died in 2015, which was the previous...
Remember the deadlines for car accident claims
A car accident is many Nevada drivers' worst nightmare, especially when the crash is medically and personally traumatic. No matter how carefully a driver adheres to the rules of the road, it can be far too easy to fall victim to drunk driving, distracted driving and...
Innovative system uses eye tracking to detect brain injuries
The vision tests typically performed by optometrists in Nevada do more than just check an individual's sight. Often, results from eye tests can detect early signs of health issues, such as diabetes, certain forms of dementia, autism and concussions. The purpose of the...
Changing business structures to adapt to the new tax bill
Citizens of Nevada may be aware that Congress passed a new tax reform bill that is supposed to take effect at the beginning of 2018. This bill brings with it change to the business world and is expected to disrupt finances, especially when it comes to business...
Las Vegas woman hit, killed in parking lot
Though she lived in and loved Las Vegas, she was like so many others, a transplant from the East. The 79-year-old former New Yorker died of injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident in suburban Henderson. She was struck in a parking lot by a U-Haul truck driven by a...
Business fraud that targets payroll employees
In a previous post, we discussed common types of payroll fraud occurring from inside a company. Today, we examine a new type of fraudulent activity that actually targets payroll employees. This scam has been making the rounds in recent months, and it’s important...