On March 30, 2005, in a decision that will change the landscape of age discrimination litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Smith v. City of Jackson that workers age 40 and older may prove discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) using a "disparate impact" theory. Prior to this holding, a claimant could only obtain recovery under the ADEA by … [Read more...] about Age Discrimination Law: Supreme Court Expands Its Scope

Question: What is the role of the Nevada Film Office, and what impact does it have on the state’s economy? The Nevada Film Office (NFO) helps more than 600 movie, television, documentary, commercial and other media productions film in Nevada every year. Why is this important to you? Here are five great reasons: First, the box-office power of celebrities like Brad Pitt, … [Read more...] about The Nevada Film Office: Putting the Silver State on the Silver Screen

Silver State Bank has made a name for itself by helping the small business community and has flourished in Southern Nevada’s booming economy, with more growth still on the horizon. Led by two banking professionals, Chief Executive Officer Tod Little and President Corey Johnson, the bank opened in 1996 with $5 million in assets. Now, the bank boasts assets of around $730 … [Read more...] about Silver State Bank: Small Business Lender Poised for More Growth

One of the nation’s largest homebuilders is poised to broaden its presence and commitment to Nevada. CENTEX Homes, which operates in more than 90 markets in 25 states, plans to increase the number of neighborhoods in production while continuing to give back to the community. In the Southern Nevada Division, CENTEX Homes gained a foothold when it purchased Real Homes in 1999. … [Read more...] about CENTEX Homes: Helping Nevada Feel at Home

Thirty years ago, the last American troops withdrew from Vietnam. The men and women who served in that war have never been properly thanked for their sacrifices, but a group is now organizing a celebration to publicly honor, thank and recognize America’s Vietnam veterans. Called Operation Welcome Home, it is a four-day celebration centered around the Veterans Day holiday. The … [Read more...] about Operation Welcome Home: It’s Not Too Late to Thank Veterans

This year marks a bittersweet anniversary for the most well-known victim’s advocacy group, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). It is bittersweet because 25 years ago the organization was formed with the mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of the violent crime of DUI and prevent underage drinking. While the organization has achieved some real successes, it is a … [Read more...] about Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Striving for “No New Victims”

Rising Costs of Healthcare – What’s an Employer to Do? Rising healthcare and insurance costs have an impact on employers’ bottom line. Being able to offer coverage also has an impact – not having a healthcare benefits package is frequently cited as a source of dissatisfaction among employees. According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and … [Read more...] about Taking the Pulse of Healthcare: A Look at Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits

Name: Gary Siroky Title: President Company: CORE Construction Type of Business: General Contractor/Construction Managers Location: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 15 Years with Company: 3  Biggest Business Challenge: We entered the Southern Nevada market to take advantage of the public sector work. We are now restructuring the company into a full-service … [Read more...] about October 2005: Face to Face

Rising land values, increased construction costs and a population boom have pushed median Las Vegas Valley home prices past $314,000, resulting in a flood of newly proposed condominium projects. Developers are offering a variety of super-luxury high-rise residences ranging anywhere from 700 square feet to 5,000 square feet in size, with prices from $350,000 up to $4.5 million … [Read more...] about Reaching for New Heights: High-Rise Construction Comes to Nevada

Can the Democrats win a statewide election in Nevada? The simple answer is – yes, of course. Anyone can win any election, given the right circumstances. But recent developments have made it much more difficult, at least conceptually, for Democrats to ensure a successful statewide campaign. That was never more apparent than the statewide election in 2002. Although there was … [Read more...] about Politics is All About the Numbers …And the Personalities