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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Business Survival VS. Pandemic DestructionBankruptcy in Nevada
For Nevada businesses struggling to survive during the coronavirus pandemic, bankruptcy may end up being the only way out. While overall filings nationally were up 20 percent last year, according to bankruptcy court records, the number of businesses in the state that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which involves reorganizing and remaining in operation, have remained relatively … [Read more...] about Business Survival VS. Pandemic Destruction
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
Fennemore Craig and Dowling Aaron Vote to Merge and Form a Powerful, Full-Service Law Firm in the West
Dowling Aaron, a full-service law firm with four offices throughout California, has agreed to merge with Fennemore Craig, a leading law firm in the Mountain West with six offices in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada, creating a law firm with roughly 350 lawyers and allied legal professionals. Shareholders and directors from both firms have approved the deal, which will become … [Read more...] about Fennemore Craig and Dowling Aaron Vote to Merge and Form a Powerful, Full-Service Law Firm in the West
Everything Must GoBankruptcies in Nevada
Bankruptcies might not be hitting Nevada as hard as they were during and immediately following the Great Recession, but they’re still impacting the state’s economy. At the height of the recession’s bankruptcy fallout in 2009, 60,837 businesses filed in the U.S., according to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). That number was down to 22,232 in 2018, the last full year … [Read more...] about Everything Must Go
Betting on NevadaGaming Industry Outlook
Nevada’s gaming industry is the biggest employer in Nevada and the most important sector in the state’s economy. In fiscal year 2018, the hospitality industry accounted for nearly 38.9 percent of the state’s total tax revenues and supported 450,100 jobs. While economic development agencies continue their efforts to diversify the Nevada economy, gaming will continue to be its … [Read more...] about Betting on Nevada
What Is Your Strongest Personality Trait?
“In my mind, I am ambitious and motivated, confident and optimistic, outgoing and sociable, persistent but affable; however, I am quite sure that there are those out there with less charitable opinions!” Jeff Northrup, SVP Pre-construction | SR Construction “Optimism. I always try to look at the glass half full, be positive, grateful and see the good in all things. Be … [Read more...] about What Is Your Strongest Personality Trait?
Fennemore Craig Expands Litigation Practice
Las Vegas – Fennemore Craig, a leading Mountain West business law firm, announced Chelsie Adams has joined Fennemore Craig’s litigation practice in Las Vegas. “We are pleased to welcome Chelsie to the firm,” said Mark Hawkins, office managing partner in Fennemore Craig’s Las Vegas office. “Her experience will enhance our ability to assist our clients with a range of disputes … [Read more...] about Fennemore Craig Expands Litigation Practice
#MeToo And Your Business: Strategies For Reducing Risk of Claims of Discrimination and Harassment
With social movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp making daily headlines, society’s focus is increasingly turning to claims of sexual harassment and the exploitation of women and minorities. While many of the recent headlines have originated out of Hollywood, more and more news reports are emerging of alleged systematic harassment of women and/or other protected groups in the … [Read more...] about #MeToo And Your Business: Strategies For Reducing Risk of Claims of Discrimination and Harassment
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
Movers & Shakers: Mark Hawkins
Managing Partner of the Las Vegas Office Fennemore Craig (11 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Law Firm | Hails from: Orem, Utah | 10 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My father and grandfather were tax accountants and I was always fascinated by the critical thinking aspect associated with their careers. … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Mark Hawkins
Navigating Healthcare
When it comes to the healthcare system in Nevada, three words are key: quality, access and affordability. The new administration and upcoming legislative session will likely sway these key factors in one direction or another. With 2017 nearly upon us, it comes as no surprise that Nevada executives are eager to know how these changes will affect their businesses. The Silver … [Read more...] about Navigating Healthcare
Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
Nevada’s recently enacted commerce tax has been back in the headlines, the latest dustup being a recent judicial decision that has spelled the end to a repeal effort. A coalition (led by State Controller Ron Knecht) sought to have a referendum petition placed on the November ballot − motivated by what they see as a legislative sellout of the voters who rejected a similar … [Read more...] about Time to Pay the Piper: First Nevada Commerce Tax Payment Due, Despite Challenges
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
Legal Opinions 2015: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
For the fourth year in a row, attorneys throughout Nevada, specializing in a variety of areas, have pooled their collective knowledge in the Legal Opinions special report. The following pages feature several well-respected attorneys offering up their expertise in the form of articles written on subjects ranging from land use to intellectual property. An annual feature, … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2015: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Integrating Drones into the National Airspace System
A Job for Technically Competent Engineers and Regulators and Government Relations Lawyers When Congress ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) to come up with a plan for the safe integration of aerial vehicles which do not have a pilot on board, variously referred to as unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”), remotely piloted systems (“RPS”) and drones, it was … [Read more...] about Integrating Drones into the National Airspace System
Nevada Executives Speak Out: Power Poll 2013
As the Silver State struggles to pull itself out of the worst recession many Nevadans have seen in their lifetime, executives are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. This year marks the eleventh annual Power Poll wherein Nevada Business Magazine asked executives throughout the state to speak up on issues that affect their businesses. This year’s poll illustrates … [Read more...] about Nevada Executives Speak Out: Power Poll 2013