It's standard practice for an attorney to advise all parties involved with a construction project in Nevada to read applicable documents before signing anything. Advancing with building plans without full knowledge of what's in a contract can increase the risk of...
Business And Commercial Litigation
Lawsuit against Skechers by Adidas is settled
Nevada residents who have been following Adidas's lawsuit against Skechers USA might be interested in learning that it has come to a conclusion. The lawsuit was a trademark infringement case filed by Adidas against Skechers.Adidas filed the lawsuit in September 2015,...
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...
What is double check fraud?
When you hear the term "double check" fraud, you may think it sounds like something that is examined twice. In fact, if you do have two accountants checking the books for your Nevada company, it may be very difficult for either of them to get away with...
Types of payroll fraud
You hire people to work in your Nevada business who you believe are the best for the job. However, even the person with the most skill may be the wrong one, and an untrustworthy employee can cost you. At the , our attorneys have experience...
Employment mediation through the EEOC
At the , we understand the importance of comprehensive policies and procedures for Nevada companies. In spite of the best employment practices, though, you could find your business under attack from a disgruntled employee. If you learn...
Man attacks NV businesses using ADA standards
Business owners in Nevada have a responsibility to the public to make sure their facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. According to the Department of Justice, the federal law that regulates this is the Americans with Disabilities Act.The Title III...
Network takes action in sexual harassment cases
To protect their businesses from sexual harassment claims, companies should have policies and procedures in place that directly address the process for handling complaints. From training to a reporting system and investigation protocol, employers must be prepared to...
Understanding deceptive trade practices
Consumers in Nevada should be aware of the concept of deceptive trade practices when purchasing a service or product in the state. Although there are laws in place to help protect the purchaser, the best defense is offense. Knowing common scams and avoiding them is...
What should I do when an employee files a complaint?
When one of the employees at your Nevada business comes forward with a complaint of misconduct, you should be prepared to take it seriously. With a system in place for receiving employee complaints, your workers can avoid feeling intimidated or...
