Legal

Rockstar sues competing energy drink maker over trademark

Rockstar is pitted against RapStar in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Las Vegas over trademark rights to energy drinks. Rockstar Inc. of Las Vegas, maker of Rockstar Energy Drinks, filed suit alleging trademark infringement against hip-hop legend Eric B and his New York energy drink company, RapStar360

10 February 2010
By Steve Green

Case of missing innards unprecedented in state court

The curious case of a young Englishman’s missing organs is forcing the Nevada Supreme Court to take its first stand on the mishandling of human remains.

9 February 2010
By Steve Kanigher

Retired justice Maupin joins law firm

Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice A. William Maupin has joined the law firm of Lionel Sawyer & Collins.

2 February 2010
By Buck Wargo

Woman files suit over 2008 fire at Monte Carlo

A Florida woman who was staying at the Monte Carlo when a fire broke out in January 2008 is suing the resort for damages, according to a lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court earlier this week.

15 January 2010
By Amanda Finnegan

Judge orders county to award contract in beltway construction project

A judge has ruled a controversial Las Vegas Beltway construction project should be awarded to Fisher Sand & Gravel, despite the Clark County Commission’s latest vote to start the bidding process fresh.

5 January 2010
By Kyle B. Hansen

Demanding rent, Bank of America sues for control of shopping center

Village Square: Embattled 238,000-square-foot property on Sahara Avenue and Fort Apache Road has a $59.7 million mortgage loan.

Investors moved Dec. 17 to seize control of Village Square, a Las Vegas shopping center, charging its owner has failed to turn over rent to the investors as required.

1 January 2010
By Steve Green

Green new color for up-and-coming lawyers — and some older ones, too

Melissa Orien of the law firm Holland & Hart is an expert on writing contracts for green building development, a new specialty for lawyers.

The renewable energy industry boom is expected to create much-needed jobs for electricians and construction workers in Nevada.

26 December 2009
By Stephanie Tavares

Justices rule pharmacies not liable for drug-induced mishaps

CARSON CITY — In a split decision, the Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that pharmacies are not responsible for their customers injuring somebody else while under the influence of prescription drugs.

24 December 2009
By Cy Ryan

Stephens Media sues over 'Best of Las Vegas' trademark

The owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal sued three companies this month, charging they’re infringing on its trademarked term “The Best of Las Vegas.”

23 December 2009
By Steve Green

Virtual law office fills void

Andy Urban, former Henderson assistant city attorney, is making his law practice a virtual reality.

18 December 2009
By Buck Wargo

Heading off liability angst at holiday parties

Holiday parties are a chance to relax and have fun during tough economic times, but lawyers warn companies should take steps to keep workers in line and limit liability.

18 December 2009
By Buck Wargo

LAWYER PROVES RELIABLE RESOURCE FOR THE POOR

At home helping out: Christian Hale of Lionel Sawyer & Collins began volunteering at Nevada Legal Services two years ago, and he can be seen at the tenant rights center most Mondays.

Christian Hale came to the United States for a career in casino management, but the English native traded it for the law and is quickly making a mark by helping those in need.

18 December 2009
By Buck Wargo

Q&A: Mark Hutchison

High-stakes litigator: Attorney Mark Hutchison, shown in his Hutchison & Steffen office, says he likes the high-stakes bet-the-business, bet-the-farm litigation.

Co-founder of the law firm Hutchinson & Steffen

18 December 2009
By Buck Wargo

Boyd grads doing better than ever on bar exam

The percentage of Boyd Law School graduates who passed the Nevada Bar exam has reached its highest level since the school opened 11 years ago.

13 November 2009
By Nicole Lucht

Ex-lawyer cited by police after sting at his office

Just two days after the Sun reported that he was facing felony theft charges, former attorney Charles Radosevich landed in more trouble with the law.

5 November 2009
By Jeff German
« Older Newer »