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Las Vegas real estate brokerage claims firm is competing unfairly
Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
A Las Vegas real estate brokerage is suing a competitor, charging it’s competing unfairly by using confidential information provided by a defecting sales executive.
UNR researcher to be inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame
Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
Longtime University of Nevada, Reno gaming researcher William Eadington will be inducted in to the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame in November, the AGA said today.
California marketer joins Tropicana Las Vegas board
Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
The owner of the Tropicana Las Vegas has a new board member.
Boyd gets rating boost despite slow Las Vegas market
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011
Moody's Investors Service today boosted a debt rating for Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas. The rating on Boyd's $500 million in senior unsecured notes was raised to B3 from Caa1.
Lack of court rulings leaves Righthaven cash intact
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011
The finances of Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC remained intact Thursday after judges didn’t immediately rule on issues involving tens of thousands of dollars defendants claim to be owed.
Sahara owners step up redevelopment planning after closure
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011
Plans are advancing for redevelopment and re-opening of the Sahara hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip, its owner announced Thursday.
Las Vegas Hilton lender seeks receiver to run property
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Financial pressure mounted Wednesday for the Las Vegas Hilton when its lender asked a Nevada court to appoint a receiver to run the property – possibly until it’s sold or foreclosed on.
Las Vegas Sands accuses former Macau CEO of stealing information
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
International casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. has hit its former Macau CEO with new accusations that he stole massive amounts of sensitive company information and now refuses to return it.
Righthaven litigation costs rise with latest ruling
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
A federal judge today rejected a request by Righthaven LLC that a hearing set for Thursday in Denver be called off – a move that may further weaken Righthaven’s precarious financial position.
Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant deal is challenged
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Dissident investors in actress Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant in Las Vegas are challenging the Beso sales plan – and say they may make a competing bid for the business.
Las Vegas Hilton lender files foreclosure notice
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Lenders to the Las Vegas Hilton filed a foreclosure notice against the property Sept. 2 – but that doesn’t mean they’ll actually foreclose anytime soon.
Prive nightclub investors sue attorney over failed club plans
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
Investors in the shuttered Prive nightclub are suing prominent Las Vegas attorney and lobbyist Jay H. Brown, charging his conduct fouled up their deals to run clubs at Mandalay Bay.
Attorneys say Righthaven presenting judge a 'false choice'
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
In another theatrical diatribe against Righthaven LLC, defense attorneys say the Las Vegas company presented a federal judge with a “false choice” with its warning it may shut down or declare bankruptcy.
Fry’s Electronics buys Boca Fashion Village site in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 12, 2011
In potentially a sign of confidence in Las Vegas, Fry’s Electronics Inc. has purchased a location for another store here. The retailer already operates at 6845 South Las Vegas Blvd., near the Las Vegas Beltway.
Hooters casino presses for right to reorganize
Monday, Sept. 12, 2011
The Hooters casino resort in Las Vegas is disputing charges by its main creditor that the creditor’s foreclosure of the bankrupt property is inevitable. Hooters disputed assertions it can’t successfully reorganize.
RTC to judge: Stay out of bus system dispute
Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is urging a judge to stay out of the dispute over which company should operate the Las Vegas-area bus system.
Developments unfold in Righthaven Colorado cases
Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
Righthaven LLC’s warning today about a potential bankruptcy came amid developments in two more Righthaven copyright lawsuits pending in Denver.
Righthaven says it might have to file for bankruptcy
Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
Despite its backing by the billionaire Warren Stephens family, Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC warned today it may have to file for bankruptcy because of a series of setbacks in its litigation campaign. The warning came in an emergency request by Righthaven to a federal judge.
Las Vegas tribal gaming firm cuts management jobs
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
A shakeup aimed at cutting costs was announced Thursday at American Vantage Companies, a Las Vegas firm involved with Indian casinos and other ventures.
Clark County, unions appeal ruling against union labor requirement
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
Clark County and Las Vegas construction unions are asking the Nevada Supreme Court to uphold their deal requiring that union labor be used on work to renovate the county jail in downtown Las Vegas.
Denver Post owner not renewing Righthaven contract after PR debacles
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
Newspaper copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas is losing one of its major clients, with MediaNews Group saying Righthaven’s no-warning lawsuit model ``isn’t working very well for us.’’
Las Vegas casino operators hit with patent lawsuits
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011
Las Vegas casinos are facing two new lawsuits alleging infringements of others’ patents relating to email and online marketing. One suit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas by a little-known company called Email Link Corp.
Foes seek decisive ruling against Righthaven
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011
Opponents of Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC appealed again Tuesday to a Colorado judge to decisively end Righthaven’s lawsuits over Denver Post material.
Social media posts at issue in New York-New York shooting lawsuit
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011
A Las Vegas casino is demanding that a woman turn over certain private MySpace and Facebook posts so it can determine if she’s really permanently injured from a 2007 shooting at the casino.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas developers fight 'vulture investors' lawsuit
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011
Heavy hitters in the worldwide casino and real estate industries have flooded a Nevada court with legal briefs denying they’re responsible for the failure of the $2.9 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort development.
Judge throws out 2 more Righthaven copyright lawsuits
Friday, Sept. 2, 2011
Two more Righthaven LLC newspaper copyright infringement lawsuit defendants can rest easier this holiday weekend after a judge dismissed their cases Friday.
Investors in Nevada distressed debt face legal challenge
Friday, Sept. 2, 2011
Investors in delinquent loans of a failed Nevada bank have been hit with charges they’ve been suing borrowers in the wrong court. The allegation, if sustained by a federal judge, could turn into an expensive problem for the investors.
Bankrupt Las Vegas golf club working to boost member count
Friday, Sept. 2, 2011
With its lender agitating for improvements, the bankrupt and exclusive Spanish Trail Country Club golf course in Las Vegas has announced an initiative to retain and attract members.
Specter of new criminal charge raised in Las Vegas developer's case
Friday, Sept. 2, 2011
The possibility of another criminal charge against Las Vegas developer Jean Marc El Jwaidi has been raised in his bankruptcy case.
'Jersey Boys' show moving from Palazzo to Paris resort
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
"Jersey Boys," one of the top entertainment draws on the Las Vegas Strip, will move from the Palazzo to the Paris resort just down the street, the production announced Thursday.
Las Vegas country music saloon in bankruptcy
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
The owner of Dylan’s, at one time the main country music saloon in Las Vegas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Thursday. The filing was made by Dylan’s Dance Hall & Saloon, 4660 Boulder Highway.
Moody's cites 'depressed' market in lowering rating for Stratosphere owner
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
With the Southern Nevada casino market still struggling, Moody's Investors Service today lowered one of its ratings for the owner of the Stratosphere resort.
Judge won't restrict access in case involving Sheldon Adelson security officers
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
A federal judge today refused to immediately impose a shroud of secrecy around an overtime lawsuit filed by nine elite personal security officers for Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson and his family.
Creditor says Hooters casino brand has failed in Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
The main creditor of the bankrupt Hooters casino resort says the Hooters brand has failed and it’s time for management to give up on seeking a white knight to bail out the property. The creditor is Canpartners Realty Holding Co. IV.
Las Vegas-based Shuffle Master sets record quarterly profit
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
Las Vegas-based gaming supplier Shuffle Master Inc. on Wednesday reported a record quarterly profit as casinos in Australia stepped up purchases and leases of its products. Shuffle Master said revenue during its third quarter ended July 31 increased 13 percent to $58.3 million.
Critics: Righthaven not entitled to a 'mulligan'
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
Critics of Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas say it shouldn’t be granted a mulligan after repeatedly misfiring with its copyright infringement lawsuits.
LVCVA expects increase in Las Vegas visitors during holiday
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is projecting visitation to Las Vegas this Labor Day weekend will increase from what turned out to be a disappointing Labor Day in 2010. The LVCVA today projected 291,000 people will visit the nation’s gaming capital this weekend, up 3.6 percent from last year.
North Las Vegas retail center in bankruptcy
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011
In what’s becoming a familiar pattern during Southern Nevada’s recession, yet another shopping center development filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday to thwart takeover attempts by a lender.
Wells Fargo to test $3 monthly fee for using debit cards
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
Thousands of Nevadans are about to be hit with a new and unwelcome charge on their checking account statements — a $3 monthly fee for use of Wells Fargo debit cards. The bank in recent weeks has quietly disclosed plans to test the new fees beginning in October in Nevada.
Nevada AG questions Bank of America foreclosures, seeks to scuttle settlement
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto hit Bank of America with a new charge Tuesday: That it’s been foreclosing on homes it had no authority to foreclose on.
Las Vegas Trump tower victorious in lawsuit with remorseful buyers
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
A judge has rejected claims in a lawsuit filed by condominium purchasers who claim Donald Trump induced them into buying units at a Las Vegas tower at inflated prices.
Regulators demand improvements at bank tied to poker, fraud cases
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
A small Utah bank tied to the Internet poker crackdown and to fraud suspect Jeremy Johnson has been hit with another Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. enforcement order.
S&P: Las Vegas home prices end eight-month losing streak
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011
Las Vegas-area home prices rose for the first time in nine months in June, according to the widely-watched Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released today.
Sands wins round in court against fired Macau executive
Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its Sands China Ltd. subsidiary have won a round in court in the hotly litigated lawsuit filed by fired Sands China CEO Steven Jacobs.
Economy may affect Labor Day visitation to Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
San Diego has overtaken Las Vegas as the No. 1 Labor Day travel destination for Los Angeles-area residents. It’s anybody’s guess as to how that development may affect visitation during the holiday.
Longoria to own 30 percent of new Beso restaurant business
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011
The best thing going for Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant in Las Vegas is the “Desperate Housewives” actress herself. That was shown Friday when details were disclosed on plans by a subsidiary of Landry’s Restaurants of Houston to buy the Beso LLC assets out of bankruptcy for $1 million.


Bankrupt Spanish Trail Country Club says it's cash-flow positive
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
The newly-bankrupt Spanish Trail Country Club in Las Vegas says it anticipates generating enough cash to pay operating expenses while its bankruptcy case proceeds.
Resolution of land dispute puts solar project back on track
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
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.
Righthaven denies defaming copyright defendant
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
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."
MGM files lawsuit over Gold Strike casino trademark
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
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.