Power of AttorneyLack of ADA Compliance is Costly to Business Owners
Is your business compliant with regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? It’s a topic many businesses ignore until they’re hit with a costly lawsuit after someone is..[MORE]. February 2001
Choosing an Attorney for Your Homeowners Association –
If you live in Nevada, the chances of your home being in a neighborhood controlled by a homeowners association are excellent. In fact, the present trend in development is to record restrictive..[MORE]. January 2001
Sexual Harrassment in Today's Workplace
Huge verdicts! TV shows and movies! Sexual harassment is everywhere! Can an employer lose millions for one off-color joke? It depends. In the 1990s, Anita Hill testified in Congress about alleged..[MORE]. November 2000
U.S. versus Microsoft
Experience has taught us that auto injury cases must be tried with the assumption that all jurors view themselves as experts because they all drive vehicles. The public (and professional) response..[MORE]. October 2000
Looking Before You Leap
"Franchising is the most successful device for small-business ownership ever invented. One person invests his or her own capital and builds a retail concept using the trademark and proven..[MORE]. September 2000
A View from the Other Side
Four years ago, I jumped ship. After years of private practice, I became in-house counsel for a Las Vegas based company. The practice of law for a privately held company is worlds apart from..[MORE]. August 2000
Leave of Absense policies must be clear and enforced fairly
A Recent Decision by the Nevada Supreme Court, Dillard Department Stores v. Beckwith, highlights the importance of a clear policy regarding employee leaves of absence. In particular, after..[MORE]. May 2000
Getting More Bang for Your Counsel’s Buck
Legal matters require knowledge and skill. Legal fees are among the costs of doing business. As with other costs, the challenge is to get the most out of each dollar spent.
Businesses can save..[MORE]. April 2000
Laying claim to your domain
The name of the street on which I live is not particularly appealing. "Parvin" is probably a long-dead land developer who has unthinkingly condemned me to a phonetic two-step spelling..[MORE]. February 2000
Commercial Leases Who really pays?
Sooner or later, most Nevada businesses will sign a real estate lease. While the base rent is usually clear, all commercial leases (whether office, retail, or industrial) contain..[MORE]. January 2000
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