Steve Green

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Judge tosses suit over alleged discrimination of Forum Shops nightclub patrons
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
U.S. District Judge James Mahan in Las Vegas on Monday dismissed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by Caesars Palace and the Forum Shops at Caesars. Court records show Mahan dismissed Poetry's claims after a non-jury trial.
Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in Nevada against developer Tim Blixseth
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
ax authorities from three states filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in Nevada on Tuesday against developer Tim Blixseth, best known for the turmoil surrounding Montana’s ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club resort.
Landowner tied to stalled residential project files for bankruptcy
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Las Vegas-area real estate market was hit with a sizable bankruptcy Monday -- this one involving a stalled residential project in Henderson. The land now valued at $16.8 million is between Jeffreys and Spencer streets, west of Eastern Avenue.
Neal Smatresk: The UNLV president fights back over budget cuts
Genuinely angry and despondent over Governor Sandoval’s draconian budget cuts, UNLV President Neal Smatresk is just starting to fight. Game on.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Neal Smatresk looks fit and rested. You wouldn’t know that UNLV’s president is enduring despair, anger and the most frustrating period of his career.
Eva Longoria's Beso moves forward amid bankruptcy
Monday, April 4, 2011
Eva Longoria's Beso restaurant and Eve nightclub in Las Vegas appears to be running at about a breakeven pace while in bankruptcy -- and it's making progress on getting some creditors paid.
Former employees sue State Bar of Nevada over alleged abuse
Sunday, April 3, 2011
The State Bar of Nevada is itself the target of a lawsuit filed by three former employees complaining they and others were subjected to abuse and intimidation. The State Bar promptly denied the accusations, saying they amount to "griping by former employees."
White supremacist David Duke settles copyright lawsuit
Saturday, April 2, 2011
White supremacist David Duke has agreed to settle a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against him by Las Vegas company Righthaven LLC. Duke and his nonprofit European-American Unity and Rights Organization were sued Feb. 4.
Shareholders sue over probes facing Las Vegas Sands
Friday, April 1, 2011
Las Vegas Sands Corp. directors were hit with another shareholder lawsuit Friday, this one over allegations they exposed the company to costly investigations of its compliance with an anti-bribery law.
Las Vegas judge blocks foreclosure by HOA collection agency
Friday, April 1, 2011
A judge in Las Vegas on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order blocking today's planned foreclosure of a home by a collection agency for a homeowner association.
Las Vegas real estate brokerage files for Chapter 11
Friday, April 1, 2011
With two of its owners already in bankruptcy, a Las Vegas real estate brokerage filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Thursday.
Herbst Gaming posts $371 million profit on debt extinguishment
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Las Vegas-based casino operator Herbst Gaming on Thursday posted a fourth quarter profit of $371 million, reversing a year-earlier loss of $32 million.
Station Casinos reports $176.5 million loss in fourth quarter
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Las Vegas locals gaming leader Station Casinos Inc. today said it lost $176.5 million in the fourth quarter as net revenue declined. Station said that for the full year, its average daily room rate was $62, down from $67.
Las Vegas real estate lender sued again, and files its own suit
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Las Vegas "hard money" real estate lender Aspen Financial Services faces another lawsuit filed by an unhappy investor -- at least the fifth such suit filed since 2008.
Righthaven message-board suit survives dismissal motion
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The owners of a Utah website may be liable for copyright-infringing content posted on their site without their knowledge, a federal judge in a Righthaven LLC lawsuit ruled Wednesday.
Cosmopolitan owner expects to recover investment in resort
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Cosmopolitan is on track to be profitable, its owner suggested Wednesday. Unlike some competitors that have had to write down the value of their resorts, the Cosmopolitan said it doesn't expect doing this.
Station Casinos accuses Henderson of 'cover up,' meeting law violations
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Station Casinos and the city of Henderson are headed toward a court showdown over charges by Station that City Council members violated state law in meeting secretly to decide an issue about a potential competitor.
Financial adviser wants cut from Morton's N9NE group deal
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Restaurant and club operator the Nine Group at the Palms casino-resort in Las Vegas can't seem to stay out of court.
Advocates for blind sue McCarran over self-service ticketing kiosks
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas is being sued by advocates charging its self-service ticket kiosks aren't configured to serve the blind.
Henderson company sues over vodka trademark
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A Southern Nevada company that markets flavored vodka is suing industry giant Fortune Brands Inc. and its Jim Beam Brands Co. unit, alleging trademark infringement.
Commentary: Righthaven suit continues to backfire, new suits filed
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Righthaven LLC's lawsuit against journalist Eriq Gardner backfired in more ways than one.
Righthaven drops infringement lawsuit against journalist
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
After experiencing a quick wave of criticism, Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC today dropped its lawsuit against journalist Eriq Gardner. Many commentators noted Friday's suit appeared to be vulnerable to a fair use defense.
Las Vegas results mixed amid broad U.S. housing downturn
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
U.S. home prices fell broadly in January, with Las Vegas producing mixed results, Standard & Poor's reported today.
Righthaven wins round in litigation campaign
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
One of Righthaven LLC's long-running copyright infringement lawsuits will continue in federal court in Las Vegas after a judge denied motions to dismiss or for a change of venue.
Righthaven hits journalist with infringement lawsuit
Monday, March 28, 2011
The writer of a story about Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC is now being sued by Righthaven.
Two retail development owners file for bankruptcy
Monday, March 28, 2011
The owners of two more retail developments in Southern Nevada have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Las Vegas Hilton, Riviera post quarterly losses
Friday, March 25, 2011
The recession and the over-supply of hotel rooms in Las Vegas continued to punish the Las Vegas Hilton and the nearby Riviera Las Vegas hotel-casinos during the fourth quarter.
Report on AP corrected, new Righthaven suits filed
Friday, March 25, 2011
Here's an update to yesterday's blog about The Associated Press launching a news licensing/royalty venture.
Report: AP to proceed in licensing content without Righthaven
Thursday, March 24, 2011
A column today on the Corporate Counsel/law.com website suggests The Associated Press is beefing up efforts for news creators to be paid for their work -- but in doing so won't be working with Las Vegas copyright enforcement company Righthaven LLC.
Three Righthaven copyright suits closed, one opened
Thursday, March 24, 2011
For Las Vegas copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC, today's news so far is pretty much the same story as Tuesday: A new lawsuit has been filed, while two more lawsuits were dismissed after Righthaven failed to show the defendants were served.
Receiver to be appointed for World Market Center
Thursday, March 24, 2011
A judge on Wednesday approved a request by lenders that a receiver take over at least part of the big World Market Center furniture industry showroom complex in downtown Las Vegas. Counsel for the World Market Center have told the lenders' attorney they do not oppose the requested receivership for a portion of the property known as WMCV Phase 2.
Hard money lender among several businesses seeking bankruptcy
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Business bankruptcies continue to accumulate in Southern Nevada -- among them a big hard money real estate lender.
Two Righthaven suits dismissed for lack of service, new suit filed
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Neither adverse publicity nor unfavorable court rulings are deterring copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas from filing new lawsuits. On Monday, it filed at least its 251st lawsuit.
PR problem widens for Righthaven with N.C. blogger's demand for attorney's fees
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Righthaven LLC copyright infringement lawsuit defendant Brian D. Hill's attorneys filed a 56-page motion for dismissal on Monday -- and as a kicker asked the court to require Righthaven to pay their fees as a penalty.
Las Vegas HOA collection agencies sue critics
Monday, March 21, 2011
New allegations of wrongdoing are flying pitting Las Vegas-area collection agencies for homeowner associations against homeowners and investors in foreclosed properties.
Inspirada developer suing Henderson in dispute over assessments
Monday, March 21, 2011
One of the developers of the bankrupt Inspirada planned community is suing the city of Henderson in a dispute over unpaid infrastructure assessments.
Stratosphere owner reports loss in fourth quarter
Monday, March 21, 2011
American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC today reported a fourth quarter loss as revenue declined at its Las Vegas properties. The average daily rate at the 2,427-room Stratosphere of $44.12 was down from $46.22.
Shareholder lawsuits against gaming companies heat up
Monday, March 21, 2011
Action is heating up in lawsuits filed since 2009 by disgruntled shareholders against MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Sands Corp. and International Game Technology.
Righthaven lawsuits backfire, reduce protections for newspapers
Saturday, March 19, 2011
One year ago, U.S. newspapers and broadcasters could feel confident they controlled the news content they created. It was understood that competing and special-interest websites couldn't appropriate that content and post it without authorization.
Righthaven loses second fair use ruling over copyright lawsuits
Friday, March 18, 2011
An Oregon nonprofit did not infringe on copyrights when it posted without authorization an entire Las Vegas Review-Journal story on its website, a judge ruled Friday. The judge also found there was no harm to the market for the story.
Las Vegas lender Aspen Financial Services suing investors over defaulted loan
Friday, March 18, 2011
Aspen Financial Services LLC of Las Vegas is suing 39 investors in a failed real estate loan after they refused to go along with Aspen’s plan to foreclose on and then sell the real estate at issue. Aspen, a hard money lender, filed the suit this week in Clark County District Court.
Bank of America sues World Market Center over loans
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Lenders claiming to be owed $46.6 million sued the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday and are threatening to foreclose on at least parts of the massive furniture industry showroom complex.
Fired Las Vegas Sands executive hits Sheldon Adelson with defamation claim
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Steven Jacobs, Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s fired Macau executive, amended his lawsuit against the company Wednesday to include a defamation count against Las Vegas Sands and personally against Sands CEO and Chairman Sheldon Adelson.
Bally Technologies executive named Shuffle Master CEO
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Bally Technologies Inc. executive Gavin Isaacs in Las Vegas today was named CEO at another Las Vegas casino supplier, Shuffle Master Inc.
Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf allege default in sale of Pure nightclub stake
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf and coinvestors have filed a second lawsuit over their investment in the Pure nightclub at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.
Righthaven faces seventh counterclaim over copyright lawsuits
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Las Vegas newspaper copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC was hit with a seventh counterclaim Tuesday, this time over one of its lawsuits over the Denver Post TSA pat-down photo.
Lewis and Roca law firm commits $500,000 to The Smith Center
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Regional law firm Lewis and Roca LLP on Tuesday announced a $500,000 commitment to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts under construction in downtown Las Vegas. The $470 million Smith Center is a public/private partnership that will include the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall; the Boman Pavilion housing a cabaret jazz space and a studio theater; and the Discovery Children’s Museum. The Smith Center is part of the 61-acre Symphony Park development.
Judge: Fired exec's lawsuit against Las Vegas Sands can move forward
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
A state judge in Las Vegas today refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Las Vegas Sands Corp. by its fired Macau CEO Steven Jacobs.
Tropicana Entertainment writes down asset values in fourth quarter
Monday, March 14, 2011
Tropicana Entertainment Inc., investor Carl Icahn's gaming company, on Monday said it took $20.7 million in noncash accounting charges to write down the value of certain intangible assets in the fourth quarter.
Q&A: Michelle DiTondo
Monday, March 14, 2011
Twenty years ago, Las Vegas native Michelle DiTondo couldn’t have envisioned landing the job she has today — heading human resources at Nevada’s largest private employer, MGM Resorts International.
Righthaven battles challenges to copyright lawsuit campaign
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Newspaper copyright enforcer Righthaven LLC of Las Vegas is fighting challenges to its business plan and assertions lawsuit defendants are protected by the concepts of fair use and implied license. The lawsuits are a departure from the usual newspaper industry practice.