Legal

Operator of defunct Wasted Space nightclub suing Hard Rock

Pink and Carey Hart at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel on New Year's Eve 2008.

After the closing of the Wasted Space nightclub in September, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is being sued by its operator for alleged unseen profits during the club’s run.

Injunction sought to force boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to follow community rules

Southern Highlands Estates is seeking an injunction to force professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to abide by community rules and prohibit him from continuing a “hostile and hazardous course of conduct” toward employees, according to a District Court complaint.

Court refuses to reconsider $32.2 million judgment against tire maker

The Nevada Supreme Court has refused to rehear its decision to uphold a $32.2 million judgment in Clark County against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in a single-car accident that killed three people and injured seven others.

Details emerge on firing of Sands China executive

Casino-resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s top executive in China was told in August he had been fired for working on unauthorized deals and multiple violations of company policy, a recent court filing shows.

Righthaven disputes fair use defense in copyright case

Las Vegas newspaper copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC is disputing arguments that one of its lawsuits should be dismissed on fair use and other grounds.

Lawyer alleges evidence destroyed in sexual harassment case

The lawyer for a woman alleging sexual harassment against the N9NE Group and its top executive in Las Vegas is now claiming evidence has been destroyed in her case.

Court filing reveals Rehab reality TV show has been canceled

Paris Hilton hosts the 2010 Rehab pool party opening at the Hard Rock Hotel on April 25, 2010.

The truTV reality show “Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel” won’t be returning for a fourth season, attorneys have disclosed. The disclosure was made last week in court papers by attorneys for the Las Vegas Hard Rock hotel-casino.

Allstate suit alleges network of medical care fraud

A major insurer says it was victimized by an elaborate conspiracy involving insurance fraud, unnecessary medical care and kickbacks, according to a federal racketeering lawsuit filed Monday in Las Vegas.

Another lawsuit filed over HOA debt collection fees

Another lawsuit was filed Friday in the ongoing battle over fees Las Vegas-area collection companies charge to homeowners — and investors in foreclosed properties — over debts to their homeowner associations.

More copyright lawsuits filed over Review-Journal 'death ray' graphic

Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC, as expected, continues to crank out copyright infringement lawsuits over the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vdara “death ray” graphic.

Judge focuses on question of 'fair use' in copyright lawsuit

Critics of copyright infringement lawsuits over Las Vegas Review-Journal stories keep coming back to one simple argument: There can be no online copyright infringements because the Review-Journal encourages readers to save, e-mail and print stories on its website.

SEC accuses Henderson men of defrauding investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission sued four Henderson residents Tuesday, claiming they defrauded investors of $6.88 million by manipulating the stock of a company.

3 more copyright lawsuits filed over R-J 'death ray' illustration

Three more website operators were sued for alleged copyright infringement this week over the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Sept. 25 Vdara hotel “death ray” illustration.

UFC sues video game company over alleged trademark infringement

The Las Vegas-based Ultimate Fighting Championship sued video game giant Ubisoft Inc. on Thursday, charging that packaging for a new street-fighter game infringes on and harms the trademarks of the UFC.

New Review-Journal publisher stands behind copyright lawsuits

The new publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday expressed support for the newspaper’s copyright enforcement partner, Righthaven LLC.