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Judge: Las Vegas Sands shareholder lawsuit can continue
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
Las Vegas Sands Corp. shareholders suing over the near-collapse of Sands’ stock price beginning in 2007 won a tactical victory in their suit Wednesday when a judge refused to dismiss most of the complaint.
Exclusive Spanish Trail Country Club files for bankruptcy
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
The exclusive Spanish Trail Country Club, which has a 27-hole golf course, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Wednesday in Las Vegas. The filing appeared to be an initiative to block efforts by a lender to take over.
Righthaven says foe is jeopardizing its due process rights
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
Las Vegas copyright litigator Righthaven LLC is complaining that one of its many legal foes is trying to deprive Righthaven of its due process rights.
Lawsuit seeks to break logjam over disputed bus contract
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
First Transit Inc. of Cincinnati is suing the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in hopes a judge will award it a disputed bus contract worth $83 million per year.
Judge again suggests Righthaven is practicing law without a license
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
A federal judge today suggested for a second time that Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC has been involved in the unauthorized practice of law.
Report: 33 of nation's 5,000 fastest-growing companies are in Nevada
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
In a state still mired in recession with 12.9 percent unemployment, just 33 Nevada companies are included in the new Inc. Magazine list of the nation’s 5,000 fastest-growing companies.
Circus Circus to house Chuck Jones animation exhibit
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011
The family-friendly Circus Circus in Las Vegas will soon offer another attraction for kids: an interactive exhibit themed after the animator who created the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoon characters.
Aria guests sue after acquiring Legionnaire’s disease
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
Six guests of the Aria hotel in Las Vegas sued the property and its builder Tuesday, charging they acquired Legionnaire’s disease there and then endured pain and suffering and incurred hefty medical bills while recovering.
Former Las Vegas gaming executives work to clear their names
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
Two years after they were accused of defrauding banks and other counts of wrongdoing, former Las Vegas gaming executives Robert Cucinotta and Karim Maskatiya appear to be making good progress in clearing their names.
T.J. Maxx owner faces lawsuit in Las Vegas over employee pay
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011
The owner of the T.J. Maxx retail chain was sued in Las Vegas on Monday over allegations salaried shift supervisors at a local warehouse have been improperly classified as managers and denied overtime wages. The suit also alleges violations of Nevada's state wage statute.
Lawsuit: Landowner jeopardizing Las Vegas solar plant
Monday, Aug. 22, 2011
More than $45 million in financing and some 250 construction jobs for a solar plant planned near Las Vegas are in jeopardy because of delays in buying land for the plant, a lawsuit filed Friday says.
Seventh Righthaven lawsuit dismissed for lack of standing
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011
Another heavily-litigated Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuit has been dismissed because of Righthaven’s lack of standing to sue over Las Vegas Review-Journal content.
Nonunion contractors score win over county jail bidding process
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011
In a victory for nonunion contractors, a state judge has ordered Clark County to revise its bidding plan for the first phase of a renovation project for the county jail in Las Vegas.
Hooters casino looking at capital or sale options
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011
The bankrupt Hooters casino resort in Las Vegas wants to explore alternatives to a forced foreclosure including raising capital, a merger or a sale of the property.
Five Righthaven suits dismissed for lack of service
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011
As a mass copyright lawsuit filer, Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas continues to struggle to actually prosecute many of the lawsuits it files.
MGM Resorts stock slumps on economic news, Kerkorian sale
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011
MGM Resorts International stock tumbled this morning as investors absorbed a double dose of news about the Las Vegas company and the broader stock market.
Judge OKs plan for Landry’s to operate Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011
A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a plan in which restaurant and casino operator Landry’s Restaurants Inc. of Houston is bailing out Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant in Las Vegas.
2 Henderson businesses file for bankruptcy protection
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
With the Southern Nevada economy sputtering along, two businesses operating in Henderson have filed for bankruptcy protection in recent days.
Strip resort, Carl Icahn company settle dispute over 'Tropicana' use
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
The Tropicana Las Vegas resort has settled a trademark lawsuit with investor Carl Icahn’s gaming company. Tropicana Las Vegas will have the exclusive right to use the “Tropicana Las Vegas” and the “Tropicana LV” names and marks within 50 miles of its Las Vegas Strip casino.
Judge considering Landry’s involvement with Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
A judge didn’t rule on a request by Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant that Landry’s Restaurants be allowed to run the business and advance funds to keep it afloat.
Cannery Casino Resorts narrows loss in second quarter
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011
Revenue improved and the loss narrowed in the second quarter for Las Vegas-based Cannery Casino Resorts LLC.
Struggling Las Vegas contractor continues service work
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning LLC of Las Vegas clarified Monday that not all of its workers were laid off last week, as it initially said. The company said Monday its service business is fully functional and taking orders.

Riviera owner reports second-quarter loss
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
The owner of the Riviera Las Vegas hotel-casino posted a second quarter loss on lower revenue Monday.
Righthaven defendant wins second attorney’s fee award
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
In yet another stunning reversal for Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC, the company won’t be collecting any damages from a man it once branded as a copyright infringer.
Business picks up for Station Casinos in second quarter
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
Station Casinos LLC, the company that emerged from the Station Casinos bankruptcy in June, today said revenue and profit from operations improved for the second quarter ended June 30.
MGM Resorts seeks to demolish CityCenter's Harmon Hotel
Proposed timetable calls for demolition to be completed in 6 months
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
MGM Resorts International today said it’s recommending to Clark County that the quarter-billion-dollar Harmon Hotel at CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip be demolished because of construction defects. MGM Resorts said it is seeking Clark County Building Department approval to raze the empty, unused building.
Cosmopolitan narrows loss, works to boost casino revenue
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
The Cosmopolitan resort posted another quarterly loss on Monday as it intensifies efforts to boost casino revenue. The property’s owner, Nevada Property 1 LLC, said it lost $54.3 million on net revenue of $126.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30.
Righthaven, critics take shots at each other
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011
With complaints piling up about copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC, Righthaven says the criticism is getting out of hand in one case and it’s objecting to what it calls a "hatchet job" by defense attorneys.
Wynn tip sharing dispute aired again in court
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011
One thing is for certain after the latest round of legal wrangling over Steve Wynn’s casino tip-sharing policy: The litigation will continue well into 2012. Attorneys spent most of Friday afternoon arguing in Clark County District Court about whether state law permits Wynn Resorts Ltd. to require hundreds of dealers at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore to share tips with supervisors.
Judge asks for more information in Righthaven copyright case
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
A Las Vegas judge signaled Friday that he wants to take a closer look at one of the Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuits — and that may not be good news for Righthaven.
Casino operator Affinity Gaming says business flat, profits down
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
Las Vegas-based casino operator Affinity Gaming LLC — the former Herbst Gaming — on Friday said business was flat in the second quarter as it posted a smaller profit.
Stratosphere's parent company sees second-quarter losses shrink
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC, owner of four hotel-casinos in Southern Nevada, on Friday reported a smaller second-quarter loss as revenue increased slightly.
Bally stock declines on lower profit and weaker outlook
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
The stock of Las Vegas-based slot machine maker Bally Technologies Inc. sunk this morning after the company's profit fell in its fourth fiscal quarter.
Metro faces $10 million lawsuit over slaying of jail inmate
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
A civil rights lawsuit was filed against Las Vegas police Thursday over the July 29 slaying of jail inmate Francesco Sanfilippo — allegedly at the hands of teen cellmate Carl Guilford.
Bankrupt Henderson church fighting for control of cash
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
A bank is disputing assertions by a bankrupt Henderson church that certain funds donated by church members are not part of the church's bankruptcy estate. The Church at South Las Vegas filed for bankruptcy protection and reorganization July 8.
Owner of failed Las Vegas bank files for bankruptcy
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
The owner of the failed Nevada Commerce Bank in Las Vegas filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation today.
Revenue increases, but profit falls for Bally Technologies
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
Casino supplier Bally Technologies Inc. today said its operating income fell in its fourth fiscal quarter, even as revenue increased.
Tropicana reports jump in revenue amid renovation project
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
Revenue soared at the Tropicana Las Vegas resort in the second quarter thanks to the completion of most of the renovations at the property.
Banks seeking to foreclose on Southern Nevada commercial properties
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
Carnage from the recession continues in the Las Vegas commercial real estate market, with banks moving to foreclose on additional properties.
Righthaven's standing to file copyright suits challenged
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC has been lying to a federal judge as it tries to avoid the consequences of its lawsuits, defense attorneys charged Wednesday.
Station Casinos sues keno website operator
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011
A company that claims to provide live casino keno results online was accused of trademark infringement Wednesday by Station Casinos LLC of Las Vegas.
Tropicana Entertainment reports $2.7 million loss in second quarter
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011
Casino operator Tropicana Entertainment Inc. of Las Vegas reported a second quarter loss Tuesday as business deteriorated at its properties in Atlantic City and Nevada.
Las Vegas Hilton reports loss, skips interest payments on loan
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011
The Las Vegas Hilton reported another quarterly loss on Tuesday and disclosed it’s been skipping interest payments on a loan, putting it into default status. The 2,950-room Paradise Road hotel-casino lost $8.864 million in the second quarter vs. a loss of $9.851 million in 2010’s second quarter.
Standard & Poor’s rates Station Casinos debt at 'B'
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
Station Casinos LLC, the Las Vegas company now operating out of bankruptcy, received a speculative-grade "B" corporate credit rating Monday from debt rater Standard & Poor’s.
Golden Nugget owner takes over Eva Longoria's Beso restaurant
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
Restaurant and casino operator Landry’s Restaurants Inc. has stepped in to prevent the closure of Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant in Las Vegas – and Landry's now hopes to buy Beso out of bankruptcy.
Body imaging company faces suit in Las Vegas over alleged deception
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
The defunct Heart Check America health care body imaging company has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in Las Vegas charging deceptive trade practices.
Las Vegas contractor suspends operations amid financial woes
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning LLC, a big multistate contractor based in Las Vegas, has suspended some operations because of financial problems.
Caesars' Loveman: It’s 'steady as she goes' through stock market worries
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
Like many Americans, Caesars Entertainment Corp. CEO Gary Loveman is watching the fluctuations in the stock market.
Bankrupt executive in new deal for Las Vegas Beltway land
Monday, Aug. 8, 2011
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.
MGM’s Murren: No effect on business so far from Wall Street turmoil
Stock drops nearly 9 percent amid broad market selloff
Monday, Aug. 8, 2011
With its stock price hammered along with the rest of the stock market, potential further economic turmoil was the elephant in the room during MGM’s earnings conference call.