By Samuel A. Schwartz, Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Litigation Risks Expanding for Plaintiffs When considering pursuing litigation anywhere in the United States, potential plaintiffs should consider and canvass the potential defendants who may be culpable. Courts around the country are taking a broad view of what claim, issue and party preclusion means in … [Read more...] about Implications of Expanding Litigation Risks
Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
Movers & Shakers: Ann Silver
Chief Executive Officer Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce (99 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Chamber | Hails from: New York, New York | 1 year, 7 months with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno, NV What was your first job? [I was a] camp Counselor at Rye Recreation Center. I had a group of 30 eight year olds. Who in your life has been instrumental to your … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Ann Silver
Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By CBRE Reno The Northern Nevada industrial market continues to demonstrate strength and resiliency. Despite a slow start to the year that recorded just over 70,000 square feet of net absorption, Q2 2018 leasing activity was robust with 1.8 million square feet of net absorption and 2.5 million square feet of gross absorption. The remainder of the year is … [Read more...] about Industrial Summary: Second Quarter 2018
Red Report: August 2018
E Sale, Office Address 302 & 304 Carson Ave., 89101 Buyer Drock 3rd Street LLC Seller Highbrook Investors Details 161,924 SF; $39.7 million APN 139-34-210-066 Seller Rep Kevin Shannon and Brunson Howard of Newmark Knight Frank Capital Markets Sale, Retail Address 1700 & 1710 Sahara Ave., 89104 Buyer Marks Garage One LLC Seller Jay Kim Details 35,440 SF; … [Read more...] about Red Report: August 2018
If You Could Witness Any Event of the Past, Present or Future, What Would It Be?
“[I would want to witness] the signing of the Constitution to see the resolve and optimism of the brave people who created this country and put into motion the liberties we all hold so dear.” Ken Johnson, Executive VP, Business Development | Valley Electric Association “[I would want to witness] the day our country required education for children. Could we have known then how … [Read more...] about If You Could Witness Any Event of the Past, Present or Future, What Would It Be?
Industry Focus: Public Servants
From volatile elections to legislative issues, public servants face a myriad of challenges when it comes to doing their jobs. To gain a little insight into work of a public servant, Nevada Business Magazine recently had a group of Nevada’s elected officials gather at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank. Held less than a week before Nevada’s primary elections, officials … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Public Servants
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Local Businesses Partner to Safeguard Against Major Structure Fires
Every year, there are thousands of structure fires in Las Vegas. However, a relatively small percentage of fire-related losses involve commercial structures, in part because of efforts by the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and local property owners to protect their investment. When most people think about urban fires, they conjure images of the Great Chicago Fire of … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District, Local Businesses Partner to Safeguard Against Major Structure Fires
Movers and Shakers: Mary Beth Sewald
President & CEO Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce (107 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Chamber | Hails from: St. Clair, Missouri | Less than 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV What do you want your legacy to be? I’d like my legacy to be servant leadership. I would like for people to say I was instrumental in their personal and career … [Read more...] about Movers and Shakers: Mary Beth Sewald
Welcome to Nevada: July 2018
Axion Corporation Axion Corporation, a provider of satellite broadband-based entertainment and smart home services, is planning to relocate their headquarters to Northern Nevada. The building will house the company’s engineering, manufacturing, distribution and satellite support services. From there, Axion expects to reach the 34 million Americans who are underserved or lack … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: July 2018
Around the State: July 2018
UNLV Awarded Grant to Advance Personalized Medicine The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has been awarded an $11.4 million federal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The five-year grant will institute a program intended to grow human genetics research and related infrastructure as well as mentor early career professionals in the field. This is the first … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2018
Retail Summary: First Quarter 2018
Northern Nevada By NAI Alliance The Reno/Sparks retail market saw continued improvements in the first quarter of 2018. The total gross absorption was 141,799 square feet during the quarter with 31 tenants opening stores. The largest tenant opening was the 40,000 square foot Burlington in the Legends Center. Net absorption was a healthy 95,159 square feet. The overall … [Read more...] about Retail Summary: First Quarter 2018
Red Report: July 2018
BC Sale, Multi-Family Address 110 Ville Dr., 89005 Buyer OM Sun Property LLC Seller HPY Holdings, LLC Details 70 units; $45,000 per unit APN 186-04-501-003 Seller Rep Brett S. Beck of Virtus Commercial E Sale, Multi-Family Address 7055 Lake Mead Blvd., 89156 Buyer OpenPath Investment, LLC Seller Sundance Bay Details 304 units; $101,151 per unit APN … [Read more...] about Red Report: July 2018
What Area Do You Think Nevada Could Improve?
“[Nevada could improve at] bringing in more businesses that are non-gaming related to generate more salaried positions. We have brought in Amazon, Switch and Tesla. We definitely need more.” Dawn Houlf, Owner/Real Estate Coach and Mentor | EXIT Realty Number One “In Nevada, it’s water - either lack of, or abundance of. In Northern Nevada, it’s flooding. Flooding endangers … [Read more...] about What Area Do You Think Nevada Could Improve?
Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its eleventh iteration, Legal Elite presents Nevada’s top attorneys as chosen by their peers. This annual list showcases the attorneys the legal industry has named as the best of the best. Polling for Legal Elite 2018 began at the end of February and nearly 6,000 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in Nevada. Each submission then went through an extensive … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2018: The Silver State’s Top Attorneys