Legal

Appeals court upholds ruling of Las Vegas judge over DISH Network programming

The DISH Network satellite television provider lost a free speech argument when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld the ruling of a federal judge in Las Vegas.

Bankrupt executive in new deal for Las Vegas Beltway land

Jean Marc Eljwaidi, right, appears in court with attorney Steven Wolfson at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 21, 2010.

Las Vegas businessman Jean Marc El Jwaidi continues to wheel and deal in his bankruptcy case – and is now signaling that he again wants to invest in commercial real estate.

Las Vegas judge awards $20 million to DISH Network, other companies

A federal judge in Las Vegas awarded $20 million in damages to satellite television programmer DISH Network and two other companies who accused two Henderson businessmen of making and distributing devices that could be used to gain unauthorized access to DISH Network programming.

Attorneys for NBA's Charles Oakley fire back over casino altercation

There’s more "he-said, they-said" action in retired NBA player Charles Oakley’s lawsuit over an altercation at a Las Vegas casino.

R-J owner fighting copyright suit fraud allegations

The Stephens Media LLC newspaper chain is denying allegations that its copyright lawsuit campaign involves a fraud perpetrated on Nevada’s federal judges.

Defense attorneys step up criticism of Righthaven

Stephens Media LLC says its lawsuit partner Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas is addressing a "parasitic" business model in which newspaper content is regularly stolen by copyright infringers.

Nevada foreclosure suit finally dismissed

Seven months ago, Pahrump homeowner Suzanne North gained national attention with her lawsuit single-handedly halting thousands of Nevada foreclosures, at least for 11 days.

Exodus of online poker players under way

Exodus of online poker players under way

Like many people who moved to Las Vegas seeking opportunity, Shaun Deeb is considering leaving town for greener pastures. But unlike the recession-triggered exodus of construction and hospitality workers, the sagging economy isn’t factoring into Deeb’s moving plans. In fact, he and a few hundred other people in town who share his vocation seem immune to the dips and turns in the economy.

Social network operator sued over spam

Quepasa Corp., operator of online social networks, was sued today over allegations it’s been sending unwanted spam text messages to people nationwide by the thousands. A lawsuit seeking class-action status was filed in federal court in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas topless club faces trademark challenge

Discreet Gentlemen’s Club, a Las Vegas topless dancing cabaret, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement.

Judge delivers more criticism over copyright lawsuits

A judge in Las Vegas delivered yet another serving of criticism Tuesday to copyright lawsuit company Righthaven LLC. U.S. District Judge Roger Hunt warned Righthaven to stop wasting time and mentioned its controversial litigation practices.

Henderson company hit with $6 million jury verdict

Beyond Commerce Inc., a small Henderson e-commerce company, was hit Wednesday with a $6.02 million jury verdict in a federal lawsuit with a former executive. The company in 2008 sued its former CEO who had resigned, alleging breach of confidentiality and non-compete agreements and breach of fiduciary duty.

Longoria to be quizzed by Las Vegas restaurant investors

Eva Longoria's Beso in CityCenter's Crystals.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Nevada on Thursday ordered actress Eva Longoria to appear in Las Vegas on Aug. 30 to be examined about the finances of her bankrupt Beso restaurant.

Law school graduates face flooded job market

Law school graduates face flooded job market

Southern Nevada’s battered economy is taking a toll on young attorneys just as it is other professions, with graduates of UNLV’s Boyd School of Law entering a job market that has fewer openings and lower starting pay.

Nevada medical regulators, physician sued by bankrupt clinic

A bankrupt Las Vegas cosmetic procedure clinic is suing a local physician and the State Board of Medical Examiners, charging they’re in part responsible for its financial problems.