Industry Focus

Always a hot topic, healthcare is expected to continue being a controversial issue. Between healthcare reform legislation and the poor economy, many in the healthcare industry find themselves caught in the middle, wondering what the future holds.  Recently, executives representing this changing industry met at Holland & Hart’s Las Vegas office to discuss the trends and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare

Unfortunately, when times are tough, one of the first budget cuts is charitable giving.  Non-profits throughout the state are feeling these cuts like no other industry.  There is a bright spot, however.  Many non-profits have noticed that while companies cannot contribute financially, they are finding other ways to give back and volunteerism continues to rise.  Recently, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit

Since the beginning of the recession, the banking and financial industry has been scrutinized and analyzed more than any other.  The industry has been accused of everything from irresponsible lending to refusing to lend at all.  With all of the misinformation available, executives representing Nevada’s banks recently met at the office of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to share … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Banking & Finance

The media industry, like nearly every industry in Nevada, has suffered with the down economy.  In addition to facing the challenges of reporting the news in these economic times, media companies also face the onslaught of the next wave of technology and must adapt to these new technologies almost immediately in order to remain competitive in news reporting.  Recently, … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Media

The commercial real estate industry has suffered a severe downturn in Nevada because of the recession.  Each sub-section of commercial real estate, from developers to engineers has experienced a negative impact from the downturn.  Executives representing commercial real estate companies recently met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss some of the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate

When trying to conserve funds, many businesses look to their CPA’s for help.  Whether through tax breaks or better financial organization, having an accountant that is trustworthy and knows their way around the many changing tax laws is important for all businesses.  Recently, executives representing the accounting industry met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Accountants

In today’s age, technology is growing faster than anyone can possibly follow.  With new, more efficient ways to do things and faster connections to the world around us, technology is the industry to follow.  Recently, executives representing technology firms in Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss some of the issues they face. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Technology

With so much focus being placed on government spending, partisanship, budgets and taxes, elected officials find themselves even more in the spotlight than usual.  Recently, elected officials representing Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss some of the issues they face. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Elected Officials

Nevada’s utilities are facing increased pressure in both the financial and competitive realms due to the economy and the emergence of alternative energy in the state.  While the lower price of natural gas has certainly helped, Nevada’s utilities are finding that customer’s expectations are far different than the realities they are facing.  Recently, executives representing … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Utilities