Legal

1 in 5 would-be lawyers in Nevada has had substance-abuse problems

Based on evidence that shows higher-than-average alcohol and drug abuse among lawyers, the State Bar of Nevada is seeking greater awareness among its ranks.

8 October 2012
By Cy Ryan

Fired ‘Pawn Stars’ manager files lawsuit against reality TV stars

"Pawn Stars" stars Rick Harrison, his father Richardson Harrison, his son Corey Harrison and Corey's best friend Austin "Chumlee" Russell (wearing the backwards cap).

A Las Vegas entertainment consultant and promoter who helped put together the History Channel’s popular “Pawn Stars” show claims in a lawsuit he was fired over comments he issued about the spin-off “Cajun Pawn Stars.” Wayne F. Jeffries, who operates the Jefferies Co. promotional services business, has filed a lawsuit in Clark County District Court seeking damages from the reality show’s stars Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison, Richard Benjamin “The Old Man” Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell.

8 October 2012
By Dave Toplikar

Bank hits Las Vegas casino supplier with fraud lawsuit

For at least the third time, Las Vegas-based casino supplier Galaxy Gaming Inc. or its CEO have been sued over allegations they hid assets to avoid paying debts owed to creditors.

8 October 2012
By Steve Green

Loose lips can result in litigation

In virtually every industry, disclosing confidential information is a no-no. Still, disputes occasionally erupt when employees leave to work for a competitor.

8 October 2012
By Steve Green

Former erotic museum consultant sues founder, citing affair gone bad

Laura Henkel, former assistant curator of the Erotic Heritage Museum.

The former assistant curator of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas has filed a suit against the museum's founder, who she says fired her then defamed and banned her from the museum after she ended an alleged three-year affair with him and then refused his advances.

5 October 2012
By Dave Toplikar

Trial set in dispute over Wayne Newton estate

Wayne Newton speaks to reporters after a court hearing on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

A three-week jury trial has been scheduled for May in Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton’s legal battle with his business partners over a museum and tourist attraction at his Casa de Shenandoah home.

3 October 2012
By Dave Toplikar

Missing Righthaven attorney surfaces, airs grievances about company

A Righthaven LLC copyright lawsuit attorney who has been missing in action for seven months resurfaced Wednesday and publicly aired his grievances about his experience with the company.

3 October 2012
By Steve Green

Bankruptcy judge says Lynyrd Skynyrd restaurant to stay closed

The Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer grand opening in the Excalibur on Dec. 8, 2011.

The Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ and Beer and American Burger Works restaurants at the Excalibur hotel-casino in Las Vegas will remain closed after a court hearing Friday.

28 September 2012
By Steve Green

Lynyrd Skynyrd restaurant group sues Excalibur to reverse eviction

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ and Beer at the Excalibur.

The bankrupt and closed Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer and American Burger Works restaurants are suing the Excalibur hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip in a bid to reopen. A lawsuit filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Las Vegas on Thursday says the jointly-managed restaurants were effectively evicted Wednesday.

28 September 2012
By Steve Green

Liberace Foundation faces lawsuit over $1.9 million loan

The non-profit foundation behind the closed Liberace Museum in Las Vegas is being sued by creditors seeking payment on the remainder of a 20-year, $1.9 million loan.

25 September 2012
By Dave Toplikar

Lawsuit filed over sale price of Nevada bank’s parent company

A shareholder in Service1st Bank of Nevada’s parent company has filed a class-action lawsuit against the lender and its board of directors, alleging they are selling the Las Vegas bank at an unfair price.

24 September 2012
By Eli Segall

Wynn sets the precedent

People in my line of work usually learn the terms “libel” and “slander” in journalism school, but many folks confuse the two. They are not interchangeable. Both can result from defamation, which is unjustified injury to a person’s reputation, but they are not the same.

24 September 2012
By Bruce Spotleson

Attorneys invited to Cuba will get look at legal system

A group of Nevada lawyers will travel to Havana, Cuba, this month to learn about the country’s legal system and meet Cuban law professors and leaders.

24 September 2012
By William D'Urso

Attorney is just second in state to be named CLEL fellow

Local attorney Mark Ricciardi recently was selected for a national honor that only one other lawyer in Nevada has received.

24 September 2012
By VEGAS INC Staff

Las Vegas lawyer’s clients include porn sellers and Chinese news service

Las Vegas attorney Marc John Randazza sues copyright infringers one day and defends them the next. “There’s nothing wrong with doing both sides of copyright cases,” Randazza said.

24 September 2012
By Steve Green
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