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Judge keeps Righthaven copyright lawsuit alive
Friday, June 24, 2011
Newspaper copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC received a much-needed boost Thursday when a federal judge refused to dismiss one of its lawsuits over Las Vegas Review-Journal material.
Health District suing county over funding for office
Friday, June 24, 2011
A lawsuit suggests the Clark County Commission and the Southern Nevada Health District may soon be butting heads in court over budget issues.
Insurer pays $1 million fine for violating agreement with state
Thursday, June 23, 2011
UnitedHealth Group Inc., owner of the Health Plan of Nevada insurance company, will pay a $1 million fine for violations of an agreement with the state, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced Thursday.
Las Vegas nursing home accused of trademark infringement
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Manor Health Care Center Inc., owner of a Las Vegas nursing home, was accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit Wednesday.
Moody's says finances stable at Riviera after bankruptcy
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Now that it’s out of bankruptcy, the owner of the Riviera hotel-casino should have no trouble generating enough cash to meet its obligations.
Judge tosses Righthaven suit against former prosecutor
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Another bitterly-contested Righthaven copyright infringement lawsuit was dismissed in Las Vegas today – but this time there was no determination about fair use.
Nevada judge orders new board election for adult company
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
A Nevada judge has invalidated the latest shareholders’ vote for the board of directors of an international adult media company.
Service1st Bank of Nevada pursues alternatives, cites 'substantial' loan losses
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The owner of Service1st Bank of Nevada today announced it faces "substantial" losses for bad loans – and that the Las Vegas company is exploring strategic alternatives including a share buyback, a sale or a merger.
Moody's lowers Henderson's bond rating as property values drop
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Citing declining property values associated with the recession, Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday downgraded the city of Henderson’s general obligation bond rating.
Monte Carlo, restaurant chain in legal dispute over marketing phrase
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Dave & Buster’s, a national restaurant chain, has ordered a hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip to stop using the marketing phrase “eat drink play.” But the Monte Carlo isn’t going along with that directive and instead sued Dave & Buster’s Inc. on Tuesday.
Las Vegas judge refuses to release funds for fraud, gambling figure
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
A federal judge has denied a request by Utah fraud suspect and Las Vegas and Internet gambling figure Jeremy Johnson that some of his assets be released to cover living expenses and legal costs.
Homeowner files class-action suit over HOA debt-collection practices
Monday, June 20, 2011
Another class-action lawsuit was filed Monday over Nevada homeowner association debt-collection practices. An attorney for the Estates at Seven Hills homeowner Stacy Calvert filed suit in U.S. District Court.
LVCVA sues Arizona pawn shop over 'Only Vegas' logo
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority sued an Arizona pawn shop on Monday, claiming it’s using the trademarked "Only Vegas" logo without authorization.
Righthaven hit with third fair use loss over R-J material
Monday, June 20, 2011
A Kentucky man did not infringe on a copyright when he posted an entire Las Vegas Review-Journal column on a message board without authorization, a federal judge ruled today.
3 companies announce expansion into Southern Nevada market
Monday, June 20, 2011
Three companies said today they’ve expanded in or to the Las Vegas-area market.
Righthaven 'chilling effect' prompts nonprofit to adjust
Monday, June 20, 2011
Depending on one’s point of view, Las Vegas copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC has either succeeded in deterring infringements of newspaper industry content — or its no-warning lawsuits have unfairly spread fear throughout the Internet.
Bass brothers lose round in $470 million Lake Las Vegas bankruptcy dispute
Friday, June 17, 2011
A judge in Las Vegas today dismissed lawsuits filed by two of the billionaire Bass brothers and other investors in the Lake Las Vegas resort community against Credit Suisse AG and other lenders. The dismissals by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Linda Riegle involved lawsuits focused on a narrow legal issue.
Nevada Cancer Institute disputes claims by fired workers
Friday, June 17, 2011
The Nevada Cancer Institute is fighting back in three lawsuits filed this spring by fired or laid-off workers.
Nevada HOAs, collection agencies lose two court rulings
Friday, June 17, 2011
Investors in foreclosed homes in Nevada didn’t abuse the legal system by challenging what they call inflated homeowner association assessments and collection costs, a judge has ruled.
Former Tea Party of Nevada candidate sues over efforts to foreclose on home
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Defeated Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Jon Scott Ashjian is suing two lenders and a law firm, charging they’ve been wrongfully trying to foreclose on his Las Vegas home.
State Bar still reviewing grievances against Righthaven
Thursday, June 16, 2011
A federal judge’s comment that Las Vegas-based copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC likely engaged in deceitful and dishonest conduct has not gone unnoticed by the State Bar of Nevada. A Bar spokesman said "two or possibly three" grievances were pending.
Highway Patrol sergeant caught 'sexting' now battles for his job
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Unlike Rep. Anthony Weiner, a Nevada Highway Patrol sergeant in Las Vegas didn’t get a second chance after he was caught “sexting” on the job.
S&P raises credit rating for Las Vegas Sands
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Standard & Poor’s today raised its corporate credit rating for casino resort and convention center operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., citing its strong financial performance and growth prospects.
Celebrity DJ sues Hard Rock over alleged 'wrongful eviction'
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Celebrity DJ and E! News music correspondent Clinton Sparks is suing the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming it wrongly canceled his lucrative gig there.
Insurance company: $1 million policy on Henderson man found dead was fraudulent
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
There’s a bizarre development in the slaying of a Henderson actor last year: An insurance company says a fraudulent $1 million insurance policy had been taken out on his life six months before his death.
Commentary: Righthaven may have drawn wrong judge to tangle with
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
A few months ago we suggested that Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC would be receiving some payback from Roger Hunt, the chief United States District Court judge in Nevada. That payback came Tuesday, and it was more brutal than what some Righthaven observers had expected.
Judge rules Righthaven lacks standing to sue, threatens sanctions over misrepresentations
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A federal judge in Las Vegas today issued a potentially devastating ruling against copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC, finding it doesn't have standing to sue over Las Vegas Review-Journal stories, that it has misled the court and threatening to impose sanctions against Righthaven.
Roundup: Las Vegas Chinese media companies in copyright litigation
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
A Chinese-language news service in Las Vegas has hit a competitor with a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement.
Montana appeals Nevada judge's ruling in developer's bankruptcy case
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Montana Department of Revenue is appealing a Nevada judge’s dismissal of its involuntary bankruptcy petition against Seattle-area developer Tim Blixseth.
Marie Callender’s files for bankruptcy, closes Las Vegas location
Monday, June 13, 2011
The owner of the Marie Callender’s restaurant and bakery chain filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday and said one of its Southern Nevada locations had closed.
Class-action suit filed over HOA debt-collection practices
Monday, June 13, 2011
Legal headaches seem to be intensifying for Nevada homeowner associations and their collection agencies, with the filing Monday of another class-action lawsuit over HOA debt-collection practices.
Tea Party group sues Righthaven, Denver Post over copyright litigation campaign
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Denver Post has been sued for the first time by one of the Righthaven copyright lawsuit defendants. Las Vegas-based Righthaven has filed 274 copyright infringement lawsuits since March 2010.
Las Vegas high-roller, fraud lawsuit figure arrested
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A Utah man tied to Las Vegas casinos, Internet poker companies and a big Las Vegas fraud case was arrested Saturday on a mail fraud charge.
Righthaven pressing for right to seize defendants' websites, computers
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Newspaper copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC continues to argue it can seize the websites and computers of copyright infringers – a claim widely criticized as a bullying tactic aimed at coercing lawsuit defendants into settlements.
Security officers, driver for LV Sands CEO file lawsuits alleging violations of overtime law
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Nine executive security officers and a driver for Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson filed lawsuits Friday claiming violations of overtime law and other laws.
B.B. King’s club seeks time to work out financial problems in Las Vegas
Friday, June 10, 2011
The B.B. King’s Blues Club on the Las Vegas Strip says it needs more time to come up with a bankruptcy reorganization plan as it tries to amend what it calls an unfavorable lease.
Standard & Poor’s upgrades debt rating for Wynn Resorts
Friday, June 10, 2011
Standard & Poor’s today lifted its corporate credit rating on Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts Ltd., citing its strong financial profile and CEO Steve Wynn’s record of producing profits for shareholders.
Department of Corrections denies it's ending kosher meal service
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Nevada Department of Corrections is denying allegations in a lawsuit that it intends to discontinue service of kosher meals to inmates.
Judge dismisses fired exec's defamation claim against Las Vegas Sands
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A state judge today dismissed a defamation claim filed by fired casino executive Steven Jacobs against Las Vegas Sands Corp. and CEO and Chairman Sheldon Adelson.
Fontainebleau bankruptcy trustee seeks to recover millions
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The bankruptcy trustee for the stalled $2.9 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino-resort on Wednesday sued its developer, Miami executive Jeff Soffer, claiming he and others are responsible for the failure of the project and losses sustained by creditors.
Las Vegas operations part of health care deal
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
WellPoint Inc. of Indianapolis, owner of health insurer Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada, today said it’s buying a health care provider with Las Vegas operations.
Shuffle Master reports record revenue on Australia growth
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
With business strong in Australia, Las Vegas-based casino supplier Shuffle Master Inc. today reported record revenue in its second fiscal quarter.
2 companies expanding to Las Vegas through acquisitions
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Two out-of-state companies are expanding to Las Vegas with acquisitions of local businesses.
Dotty’s charges Clark County leaked trade secrets
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Dotty’s gaming chain has beefed up its lawsuit against Clark County, now charging that Dotty’s confidential financial information has been leaked to competitors and the press.
Clark County DA's office sues New Jersey company over 'failed' technology
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Clark County District Attorney David Roger’s office is suing a New Jersey company, claiming it provided a $775,000 technology system for the office that doesn’t work.
3 Southern Nevada companies named in penny stock fraud crackdown
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday it suspended trading in the stocks of three Southern Nevada companies as part of a national crackdown on securities fraud involving penny stocks.
Turnaround specialist hired for Nevada real estate fund
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The CEO of a troubled Southern Nevada real estate investment trust has resigned and a Chicago company has been hired to manage the firm.
4 Las Vegas sports apparel execs seek bankruptcy after troubles with business deal
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Four former Las Vegas-area sports apparel manufacturing executives have filed for bankruptcy after the sale of their business resulted in acrimonious litigation with the buyer.
Nevada lawsuit alleges monopoly practices by contact lens firm
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
1-800 Contacts Inc., which says it’s the world’s largest contact lens retailer, was accused of antitrust violations in a Las Vegas lawsuit Monday.
Contractors ask court to rule on union labor for county jail project
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Nevada Supreme Court has been asked to decide if Clark County can require union participation in contracts for $106 million in renovations planned for the county jail in downtown Las Vegas.