Opinion

Sowing the seeds for brand success: Securing trademark protection in an evolving cannabis market
Monday, April 19, 2021
GUEST COLUMN:
With cannabis use becoming increasingly mainstream and with more and more players flooding the market, it’s more important than ever to have a plan in place to not only set your trademarks (i.e., your company brands) apart from competitors, but legally protect them.
Five trends in commercial real estate to watch in 2021
Monday, December 28, 2020
GUEST COLUMN:
We have witnessed the acceleration of pre-existing conditions, which will likely continue into 2021, as well as the rise of new issues, largely reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For healthy residents and economy, put resort workers high on list for vaccine
For healthy residents and economy, put resort workers high on list for vaccine
Sunday, December 6, 2020
EDITORIAL:
In developing the state’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Steve Sisolak would do well to give high priority to workers on the Las Vegas Strip and resort industry.
Photo: A view of the visitors center at the Desert Nation
Horsford: I won't let Nevada voices be ignored on wildlife refuge
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Nevada has been united in the cause to protect and preserve its public lands. Environmentalists, Native American communities, veterans groups and entrepreneurs alike have expressed their strong position to ...
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Cooling-off period needed after fireworks between Jara, state leaders
Friday, July 17, 2020
EDITORIAL:
For the good of the Clark County School District and the entire state of Nevada, everyone involved in the blow-up involving CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara and state leaders needs to take a step back and ...
To help solve our nation’s challenges, we need more women in STEM
Friday, July 17, 2020
The United States currently faces a triple threat: a global pandemic, climate change and the threat of widescale cyberattacks, all in unprecedented form. However, we can overcome these obstacles if we invest in ...
Amid chaotic pandemic response, African Americans face worst of a cratering economy
Friday, June 5, 2020
In so many ways, the events of the last week have laid bare the injustice that still permeates our society. Black Americans have never had to look far or wait long for it to find us. But for others ...
Photo: Protesters hold up signs and chant at Metro Police
In a time of despair, America needs compassion and justice — now
Saturday, May 30, 2020
GUEST COLUMN:
It was a terrible week for this country in so many respects: the horrific reality caught on video of George Floyd being murdered in police custody, a reporter of color and his crew being arrested for doing their job covering the unrest that’s emerged, and finally a white woman in Central Park calling ...
Questions remain about Paycheck Protection Program
Monday, May 11, 2020
GUEST COLUMN:
In recent weeks, the $659 billion Paycheck Protection Program has come under political fire. The program began accepting loan applications April 3 and quickly ran out of money.
Now is the time for Henderson to invest in community
Monday, April 20, 2020
Guest column:
As a long-time Henderson resident and real estate broker whose livelihood is selling the community and its award-winning lifestyle, I understand the value of government investment in infrastructure. Parks, trails, community centers, civic centers and ...
Column: Protect your business from breach of contract claims during the pandemic
Monday, April 6, 2020
GUEST COLUMN:
With Gov. Steve Sisolak ordering the closure of all nonessential businesses in Nevada, the coronavirus has upended business operations throughout our state. While necessary to protect the health of our community, these restrictions present serious legal concerns for local businesses.
In swing states like Nevada, we can and must defeat Donald Trump
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Guest column:
If we want to move our country forward and expand affordable health care, address climate change, reform our criminal justice system, end gun violence and fight for an economy that works for everyone, we must ...
Candidates seeking Nevadans' votes must make immigration a priority
Candidates seeking Nevadans' votes must make immigration a priority
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Guest column:
As the first primary state with a significant Latino population and an increasingly diverse electorate, Nevada is where presidential candidates must win over communities of color if they want a shot at winning the election ...
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Five tips to re-energize your office give-back program this holiday season
Monday, December 2, 2019
GUEST COLUMN:
As the holidays approach, you can almost feel the energy in the air as celebrations with loved ones are planned shopping lists are created. Though we often call this “the most wonderful time of the year,” sadly, for many in our community, it is not.
Guest column: Why this tech firm moved to Las Vegas and hasn’t looked back
Guest column: Why this tech firm moved to Las Vegas and hasn’t looked back
Monday, September 2, 2019
Where I Stand:
Having started a company that some industry gurus believe may just come to dominate an entirely new sector, you would think that the only place for us to grow would be San Francisco. After all, isn’t it “the place to be” for tech? But …