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Righthaven refiles copyright suit after dismissal
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Hours after a federal judge dismissed a Righthaven copyright lawsuit against Dean Mostofi on Wednesday, Righthaven sued Mostofi again — this time based on its updated lawsuit contract with the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Third judge rejects R-J copyright suit arrangement
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Efforts by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC to revive their lawsuit campaign sustained another setback today when a third federal judge ruled Righthaven has no standing to sue over R-J material.
Las Vegas Sands denies allegations over worker overtime pay
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and CEO Sheldon Adelson are denying lawsuit allegations that members of Adelson’s personal security force and one of his drivers weren’t paid overtime.
Eva Longoria’s Eve nightclub on the Strip closes indefinitely
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Eva Longoria’s Eve nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip has been shut down for an indefinite and likely extended period – but her attached Beso restaurant remains open.
Las Vegas businessman receives backing on bankruptcy issue
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Las Vegas developer Jean Marc El Jwaidi has received a boost in his effort to emerge from Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Attorneys filed papers joining El Jwaidi’s objection to a $13.3 million claim.
Henderson church wins early battle in effort to avoid foreclosure
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
A Southern Nevada church known for helping exploited sex industry workers won an initial court victory Tuesday in its legal struggle with a bank trying to foreclose on its property.
Righthaven litigating over defendants' fees, hit with new allegations
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Las Vegas newspaper copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC won a ruling over disputed legal fees Monday – and said Tuesday it may appeal an earlier order requiring it to pay another defendant’s fees.
Las Vegas casino guards counter sue NBA's Charles Oakley over altercation
Monday, July 11, 2011
A group of security officers countersued retired NBA "enforcer" Charles Oakley on Monday, charging he has assaulted Las Vegas casino workers at least three times since 2005 – but has repeatedly avoided arrest because of his celebrity VIP status.
Legal Aid Center applauds ruling on homeowner mediations with banks
Monday, July 11, 2011
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada today praised rulings last week by the Nevada Supreme Court boosting protections for homeowners trying to save their homes through mediations with banks.
Harvard project spreading the news about Righthaven
Sunday, July 10, 2011
An agency at Harvard University wants judges, attorneys and Internet publishers everywhere to know about the profound implications of the Righthaven LLC newspaper copyright infringement lawsuits.
State Supreme Court finding flaws in some foreclosure filings
Sunday, July 10, 2011
The Nevada Supreme Court has sent a message to banks trying to foreclose on homeowners: Follow the rules, or forget about foreclosing and face sanctions.
Attorneys seek fee injunction against Righthaven
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Attorneys fighting Las Vegas copyright lawsuit company Righthaven LLC are asking a judge to freeze $3,815 in Righthaven assets so they can get paid.Attorneys fighting Las Vegas copyright lawsuit company Righthaven LLC are asking a judge to freeze $3,815 in Righthaven assets so they can get paid.
Henderson church seeks bankruptcy after foreclosure threat
Friday, July 8, 2011
A Henderson church filed for bankruptcy protection Friday after a bank tried to foreclose on its property. The bankruptcy filing was made in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Nevada in Las Vegas by The Church at South Las Vegas.
Righthaven/Denver Post pact made public, criticism follows
Friday, July 8, 2011
A new round of criticism erupted Friday over the Righthaven copyright infringement lawsuits after the Las Vegas firm’s litigation contract with the Denver Post was made public.
Andre Rochat and restaurants at Monte Carlo, Palms in bankruptcy
Friday, July 8, 2011
Longtime Las Vegas restaurateur Andre Rochat and three of his businesses filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Friday to reorganize millions of dollars in debt.
Wells Fargo to pay $105,000 in settlement of Nevada overtime lawsuit
Friday, July 8, 2011
Wells Fargo Bank has agreed to pay $105,000 to settle a lawsuit charging certain Nevada business bankers weren’t paid overtime after they were misclassified as managers.
Righthaven amends lawsuit contract again
Friday, July 8, 2011
Newspaper copyright infringement lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC tried again Friday to revive its litigation campaign.
Critic blames Righthaven CEO for misrepresentations
Friday, July 8, 2011
Righthaven LLC has "tarnished the integrity of the justice system’" and CEO Steven Gibson is personally responsible for his company’s misrepresentations to federal judges, an opposing attorney charged Thursday.
Park Highlands community in bankruptcy again
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The owner of the stalled Park Highlands planned community in North Las Vegas has filed for bankruptcy protection a second time.
Station Casinos sues Arizona lounge over use of 'Revolver'
Thursday, July 7, 2011
A lawsuit filed Thursday claims an Arizona lounge is infringing on a Las Vegas casino’s "Revolver" and "Revolver Saloon and Dance Hall" trademarks.
Righthaven faces $119,000 legal fee demand
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Unsuccessful copyright infringement lawsuits filed by Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas are threatening to become more costly, with attorneys for another prevailing defendant now demanding Righthaven pay their $119,457 in legal fees and costs.
TV station wants anchor’s dispute to go to arbitration
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Las Vegas television station KSNV Channel 3 asked a federal judge Wednesday to put former anchor Sue Manteris’ lawsuit on hold and to require her to arbitrate her dispute with the station. Manteris is no longer with the station as her contract expired June 10.
Las Vegas judge blocks auction of Reggie Jackson memorabilia
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A judge on Wednesday ordered a Las Vegas company to halt an auction of a World Series ring and a commemorative watch that are the subject of an ownership dispute between retired baseball star Reggie Jackson and his stepmother and her family.
Righthaven ordered to pay defendant’s legal fees
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
One of the Righthaven LLC copyright lawsuits turned out to be a money loser for the Las Vegas company after a series of errors, culminating Tuesday in an award of legal fees for one of the defendants.
Reggie Jackson sues Las Vegas company to stop auction of baseball jewelry
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson sued a Las Vegas company Tuesday in hopes of recovering baseball memorabilia it is auctioning — including his New York Yankees watch commemorating his 400th home run.
Benefactor providing another $1 million for bankrupt Las Vegas developer
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The strange bankruptcy case of Las Vegas real estate developer Jean Marc El Jwaidi has taken another unusual twist, with a benefactor stepping up yet again to pay off some of El Jwaidi’s debts.
Defendant: Righthaven should pay $34,000 for legal fees
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Las Vegas newspaper copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC should pay $34,000 to cover a prevailing defendant’s legal fees, the defendant’s attorneys argued Tuesday. The $34,000 could be just the tip of the iceberg for Righthaven.
Former defendant recalls Righthaven copyright ordeal
Monday, July 4, 2011
A former Righthaven LLC defendant marked the Fourth of July by recalling her ordeal with a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the Las Vegas company.
New attacks launched on Righthaven litigation campaign
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The copyright infringement lawsuit campaign of Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas faces new attacks by three defendants. Since March 2010, Righthaven has filed 274 federal lawsuits alleging online copyright infringement of material from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Denver Post.
'DJ Paulie' sues Palms over promotions involving 'Jersey Shore' star 'DJ Pauly D'
Friday, July 1, 2011
Connecticut disc jockey "DJ Paulie" sued the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, alleging trademark infringement because the Palms is promoting and hosting "Jersey Shore" star "DJ Pauly D."
Righthaven settles $150,000 copyright suit for $1,000
Friday, July 1, 2011
Las Vegas copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC appears to have dramatically reduced the amount of money it will accept to settle and close a case.
Soap opera star Hunter Tylo files for bankruptcy protection in Nevada
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Actress Hunter Tylo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection on Thursday after a series of personal setbacks. Tylo plays Dr. Taylor Hayes on the daytime CBS series “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
SEC, FBI hit Las Vegas firm and CEO with fraud charges
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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.
Amtrak sues trucking company over fatal Northern Nevada crash
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Another lawsuit was filed Wednesday – this time by Amtrak – over the June 24 crash of a truck into an Amtrak train in Northern Nevada, killing six people.
Las Vegas real estate fraud suspect faces new lawsuit
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
When it comes to real estate and mortgage fraud during the boom years in Las Vegas, prosecutors say husband-wife team Steven W. Grimm and Eve E. Mazzarella were involved in a big way – to the tune of $107 million.
Moody's warns again on Caesars Entertainment's debt
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Moody’s Investors Service is reiterating concerns that because of its hefty interest expenses, Caesars Entertainment Corp. isn’t spending enough to maintain its hotels and casinos. "Caesars’ significant debt service burden leaves the company with insufficient free cash flow for maintenance of existing assets," Moody’s analysts said in the report.
Another judge threatens to dismiss Righthaven copyright suits
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A fifth federal judge is threatening to dismiss newspaper copyright infringement lawsuits filed by Righthaven LLC.
Silver State Schools Credit Union CEO announces retirement
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Dave Rhamy, CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union in Las Vegas, today announced he will retire July 11 from the position he has held since 1999.
Health care operator expanding in Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Skilled Healthcare Group Inc., which already has four operations in the Las Vegas area, today said it’s buying Willow Creek Memory Care at San Martin.
Moody's says Caesars', MGM Resorts' finances vulnerable to continued economic weakness
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Debt-laden Las Vegas Strip casino giants Caesars Entertainment Corp. and MGM Resorts International could be hurt more than competitors by continued weakness in the U.S. economy, Moody’s Investors Service reported today.
S&P: Las Vegas home prices on seven-month losing streak
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Las Vegas-area home prices fell again in April as high levels of foreclosures and unemployment continued to depress the market.
Two groups ask high court to shut down Righthaven in South Carolina
Monday, June 27, 2011
Two groups today asked the South Carolina Supreme Court to shut down Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC in that state.
Mayweather, bodyguard and Palms named in lawsuit alleging assault
Monday, June 27, 2011
Las Vegas boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his bodyguard entourage have been named in another lawsuit alleging assault.
Righthaven hurts news industry, one ruling at a time
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist and former Publisher Sherman Frederick’s column today involving his “little friend” Righthaven could be Exhibit A in the case against Righthaven’s litigation strategy.
Rulings against Righthaven seized upon by more defendants
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Rulings by federal judges against copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC this month are now being used against Righthaven in lawsuits in Nevada, Colorado and South Carolina.
Health District files second complaint against county over funding
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Southern Nevada Health District filed a second complaint in court Friday against Clark County and the Clark County Commission, charging commissioners failed to provide $15.9 million in required funding for the coming budget year.
Righthaven now likening itself to patent enforcers
Friday, June 24, 2011
As it works to continue its lawsuit campaign, Las Vegas newspaper copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC is saying that case law in the patent field supports its litigation-driven business model.
Nevada Cancer Institute faces fourth lawsuit over staff cuts
Friday, June 24, 2011
Another physician who was laid off by the Nevada Cancer Institute is suing the Las Vegas nonprofit.