Legal

Resolution of land dispute puts solar project back on track

A solar energy project in the desert north of Las Vegas is back on track after resolution of a land-purchase dispute. The lawsuit was dropped Thursday after the parties resolved the dispute and the land was purchased.

26 August 2011
By Steve Green

Righthaven denies defaming copyright defendant

Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC is denying charges that CEO Steven Gibson defamed a Righthaven defendant when he said the firm’s lawsuits target "a community of thieves."

26 August 2011
By Steve Green

MGM files lawsuit over Gold Strike casino trademark

MGM Resorts International is suing an Internet poker operator, charging it’s infringing on the Gold Strike casino trademarks. MGM Resorts filed suit against WorldPokerRewardsClub.com Company Inc. and John George.

26 August 2011
By Steve Green

Gaming Commission imposes stricter requirements on slot parlors like Dotty's

Nevada Gaming Commissioner Tony Alamo asks Michael Eide and attorney Patty Becker, representing Dotty's Gaming & Spirits, a series of questions regarding the establishment, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. The commission heard arguments by Dotty's regarding a change to state gaming regulations.

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday amended its regulation for licensing small casinos, placing more requirements on establishments like the Dotty’s chain. The amended regulation will require slot parlors like Dotty’s to build new amenities within two years to maintain their licenses. Dotty’s caters primarily to women who don’t like traditional bars and taverns.

25 August 2011
By Richard N. Velotta

Righthaven says foe is jeopardizing its due process rights

Las Vegas copyright litigator Righthaven LLC is complaining that one of its many legal foes is trying to deprive Righthaven of its due process rights.

25 August 2011
By Steve Green

Lawsuit seeks to break logjam over disputed bus contract

First Transit Inc. of Cincinnati is suing the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in hopes a judge will award it a disputed bus contract worth $83 million per year.

24 August 2011
By Steve Green

Judge again suggests Righthaven is practicing law without a license

A federal judge today suggested for a second time that Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC has been involved in the unauthorized practice of law.

24 August 2011
By Steve Green

T.J. Maxx owner faces lawsuit in Las Vegas over employee pay

The owner of the T.J. Maxx retail chain was sued in Las Vegas on Monday over allegations salaried shift supervisors at a local warehouse have been improperly classified as managers and denied overtime wages. The suit also alleges violations of Nevada's state wage statute.

23 August 2011
By Steve Green

Seventh Righthaven lawsuit dismissed for lack of standing

Another heavily-litigated Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuit has been dismissed because of Righthaven’s lack of standing to sue over Las Vegas Review-Journal content.

21 August 2011
By Steve Green

Five Righthaven suits dismissed for lack of service

As a mass copyright lawsuit filer, Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas continues to struggle to actually prosecute many of the lawsuits it files.

18 August 2011
By Steve Green

Righthaven defendant wins second attorney’s fee award

In yet another stunning reversal for Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC, the company won’t be collecting any damages from a man it once branded as a copyright infringer.

15 August 2011
By Steve Green

Righthaven, critics take shots at each other

With complaints piling up about copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC, Righthaven says the criticism is getting out of hand in one case and it’s objecting to what it calls a "hatchet job" by defense attorneys.

15 August 2011
By Steve Green

Judge asks for more information in Righthaven copyright case

A Las Vegas judge signaled Friday that he wants to take a closer look at one of the Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuits — and that may not be good news for Righthaven.

13 August 2011
By Steve Green

Righthaven's standing to file copyright suits challenged

Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC has been lying to a federal judge as it tries to avoid the consequences of its lawsuits, defense attorneys charged Wednesday.

11 August 2011
By Steve Green

Body imaging company faces suit in Las Vegas over alleged deception

A building at 7690 W. Sahara Ave. previously known as Heart Check America sits empty on Monday, June 6, 2011.

The defunct Heart Check America health care body imaging company has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in Las Vegas charging deceptive trade practices.

9 August 2011
By Steve Green
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