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SEC, FBI hit Las Vegas firm and CEO with fraud charges

A Las Vegas company marketing smoke-free cigarettes and its CEO were accused of stock fraud Thursday after they were caught in an FBI sting operation.

Commentary: Righthaven, Stephens Media filings leave plenty for judge to ponder

Ninety-eight. That’s the number of Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuits in which Righthaven CEO Steven Gibson was one of the attorneys of record for his own company. That information wasn’t reflected in Wednesday’s Righthaven court filing.

Righthaven disputes judge's criticism on disclosures

Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC is disputing assertions by a federal judge that it was involved in a "factually brazen" misrepresentation to the court.

Another judge threatens to dismiss Righthaven copyright suits

A fifth federal judge is threatening to dismiss newspaper copyright infringement lawsuits filed by Righthaven LLC.

Nevada Cancer Institute faces fourth lawsuit over staff cuts

Another physician who was laid off by the Nevada Cancer Institute is suing the Las Vegas nonprofit.

Judge keeps Righthaven copyright lawsuit alive

Newspaper copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC received a much-needed boost Thursday when a federal judge refused to dismiss one of its lawsuits over Las Vegas Review-Journal material.

Health District suing county over funding for office

A lawsuit suggests the Clark County Commission and the Southern Nevada Health District may soon be butting heads in court over budget issues.

Judge tosses Righthaven suit against former prosecutor

Another bitterly-contested Righthaven copyright infringement lawsuit was dismissed in Las Vegas today – but this time there was no determination about fair use.

Nevada judge orders new board election for adult company

A Nevada judge has invalidated the latest shareholders’ vote for the board of directors of an international adult media company.

LVCVA sues Arizona pawn shop over 'Only Vegas' logo

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority sued an Arizona pawn shop on Monday, claiming it’s using the trademarked "Only Vegas" logo without authorization.

Righthaven hit with third fair use loss over R-J material

A Kentucky man did not infringe on a copyright when he posted an entire Las Vegas Review-Journal column on a message board without authorization, a federal judge ruled today.

Marketing key in making Glen Lerner a celebrity attorney

Attorney Glen Lerner poses after shooting footage against a green screen for a television commercial earlier.

Close your eyes. Imagine Glen Lerner’s jingle. You can dial his number from memory, can’t you? In this age of speed dialing and cellphone-programmed contacts, how many telephone numbers can you remember?

Righthaven 'chilling effect' prompts nonprofit to adjust

Depending on one’s point of view, Las Vegas copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC has either succeeded in deterring infringements of newspaper industry content — or its no-warning lawsuits have unfairly spread fear throughout the Internet.

Nevada Cancer Institute disputes claims by fired workers

The Nevada Cancer Institute is fighting back in three lawsuits filed this spring by fired or laid-off workers.

State Bar still reviewing grievances against Righthaven

A federal judge’s comment that Las Vegas-based copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC likely engaged in deceitful and dishonest conduct has not gone unnoticed by the State Bar of Nevada. A Bar spokesman said "two or possibly three" grievances were pending.