Las Vegas Litigation Law Blog

This country embraces the idea of a free marketplace. This practice can generate positive results for the consumer because companies compete with each other to turn better products or lower prices. In Nevada, businesses are required to abide by laws that dictate the...

Filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can help a struggling business reorganize and continue operations. According to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada, 122 companies in the Las Vegas area filed for Chapter 11 last year. There is a strict process by...

People who allege that a negligent act took place and led to an injury may file a lawsuit in order to collect damages from the responsible party. In Nevada, there are certain laws that apply that dictate how and when these suits may be filed.Nevada law imposes a...

One of the ways Nevada businesses can protect their intellectual property is through registering a patent. Taking the proper measures ahead of time can prevent the theft of trade secrets, which can be quite costly. Further, putting a patent, copyright or trademark in...

It may come as a surprise to you to learn that not every civil determination is eligible for the appeals process. According to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, the following are examples of what may be appealed:        A...

Las Vegas has a number of organizations that do business abroad. At the , we have seen what can happen when international contracts are not structured properly. If you plan on working with foreign entities, there are a few items you should...

More than a decade ago, temporary workers in Nevada allegedly stole a company’s truck. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the workers then drove drunk, striking and killing a 58-year-old woman. Her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several...

There is a wide range of circumstances under which you could enter into a fiduciary relationship with another party. Some fiduciary relationships are created automatically under the law. For example, in accordance with Nevada’s Uniform Fiduciaries Act, partners...

Businesses in Las Vegas operate under a host of regulations that dictate items such as how many hours someone can work and how much money someone can make. Some of the most complex laws detail the deceptive trade practices that should be avoided. For example, a...

People in Nevada who have gone through civil litigation and reached an unfavorable outcome have several options for continuing the fight. One option is to file an appeal, which would elevate the case to a higher court. An appellate court does not, however, take into...