For the past 15 years, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing a list showcasing the state’s top attorneys as voted by their peers. Formerly known as Legal Elite this annual list came to represent the best of the best in the legal industry. This year, the editorial team at the magazine is rebranding Legal Elite to better reflect the prestigious position these attorneys … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
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Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada’s legal industry had a banner year as they helped clients navigate the challenges of COVID. Even so, attorneys struggled through a changed work environment and court system. Leaders from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss Nevada’s legal field and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Power Poll 2021Everything has Changed
In the last year, there have been significant changes to nearly every aspect of daily life. It seems no one was unaffected by the COVID pandemic that swept the world. Activities that were once taken for granted have now been limited or, in some cases, are simply gone. From new technologies to accommodate work from home to mask mandates and supply shortages, everything has … [Read more...] about Power Poll 2021
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada attorneys are at the forefront of many issues, from litigating court cases to helping businesses navigate these trying times. Recently, attorneys across the Silver State met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their industry and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry Focus: Attorneys
The legal profession is unique in that it touches nearly every other industry at some point. As a result, businesses have a range of opinions regarding those that practice law. For attorneys in Nevada, reputation, professionalism and client expectations are all vital issues for the industry moving forward. Recently, legal executives met at the Las Vegas office of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Lawyers have always served as society’s designated worriers, but Nevada’s legal practitioners seem to be wringing their hands a little more than usual these days for several reasons. While the resurgent state economy is creating lots of opportunities, a strong economy also creates its own set of challenges. Lawyers worry about the arrival of big competitors from out of … [Read more...] about Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Industry Focus: Attorneys
As the economy improves, Nevada’s law offices are seeing increased growth and competition across the Silver State. Although technology presents new challenges, leaders in the industry expect improvements to continue across the board. Attorneys, leading many of the state’s top law firms, recently met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss industry health and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Help Wanted: Fortune-teller
Planning for Business Taxes in 2017 Although Nevada has one of the most business-friendly tax environments in the U.S., business owners still have to contend with (and plan for) local, state and federal taxation. In addition, planning for taxes in 2017 is a task made much harder due to recent political and legislative changes. Not only is President Trump’s proposed tax reform … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Fortune-teller
Industry Focus: Attorneys
Most industries have experienced an energetic pick up in business as the economy has recovered. Nevada law offices are enjoying an improved economy but are still facing their share of challenges. While clients continue to practice caution after the recession, numbers are showing improvement for lawyers in the Silver State. Top attorneys recently met at the Las Vegas office of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is where thoughts and ideas meet the material world and is commonly defined as any work or invention that’s come about as the result of creativity. A strength to the business that owns it, IP is considered an asset in bankruptcy proceedings, can be sold or lost and needs to be protected by the company that owns the property. “Intellectual property … [Read more...] about Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property