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Teaching people the value of intellectual property rights becomes much easier when there are real-world examples to use. Las Vegas has no shortage of high-profile businesses with notable trademarked names and other protected information. One local law school professor...

If you are an employee of a company in Nevada, then you should be covered by the business’ workers’ compensation insurance. According to the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, every organization that has at least one employee must carry a policy...

Someone who works as an independent contractor may enjoy the freedom of choosing which projects to take on and how and when the work will be completed. Under Nevada law, an independent contractor is someone who is self-employed and agrees to do work for a client but...

 As a business owner, you may already be familiar with the discriminatory practices that can get companies into trouble. At , our goal is to help you mitigate your risks and run your organization in step with Nevada laws. Part of that...

The passing of your loved one can present a stressful time, especially when there is an issue with his or her will. According to the State Bar of Nevada, probate is mandatory for estates in which the decedent’s property is worth more than $20,000. Additionally,...

No matter the outcome, a personal injury lawsuit can be costly for the defendant. Legal fees and time spent in the courtroom can quickly pile up. In some situations, people who are victims of negligence seek extensive compensation for serious damages. In other cases,...

Most businesses in Nevada have certain items that they want to keep secret. At , we know that the tricks to your trade can be what set you apart from your competition. Though there are laws in place to protect your intellectual property,...

Last year, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc., released a report regarding how business fraud can affect a business in Las Vegas and across the country. The report revealed that the most common type of occupational fraud is asset misappropriation,...

Once a court has issued a judgment, you typically have the ability to appeal it. In Nevada, a judgment that has been entered in a justice court will be appealed to the district court, and a judgment entered in district court will go to the Nevada Supreme Court for...

If a default judgment has been ordered against you in a civil case in Nevada, you do have the right to contest it. These judgments typically arise in situations in which someone is sued and the defendant does not file an answer.If you find yourself in this situation,...