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Before the creation of Department Nine, the specialty courts system business court in the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada, Washoe County, judges were apt to have difficulty when they encountered legal cases dealing with specific business issues as not every judge had litigated cases dealing with specific business matters when they were lawyers or worked in the private … [Read more...] about Washoe County Business Court: Litigation Made Logical

When you receive your sample ballot for the 2008 general election, it will be printed in both English and Spanish. Did you ever stop to wonder why? A poll by the Las Vegas Review Journal last year showed that 77 percent of the Nevadans surveyed, thought ballots and other official state documents should be printed only in English. If they had asked me, I would have told them the … [Read more...] about Ballots in Spanish? Wrong for Many Reasons

American Nevada Co. (ANC) a Henderson-based commercial real estate developer, has teamed with Las Vegas’ The Vista Group and Atlanta-based Place Properties to develop Midtown Place, a 3,000-suite, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, student housing complex. ANC also is partnering with MGM MIRAGE and Diamond Resorts to master plan a mixed-use community on 166 acres in Jean, Nevada. … [Read more...] about Joint Ventures: Partnerships Prove Profitable

Nevada is populated by hundreds of business executives that daily demonstrate extraordinary leadership qualities. Whether its steering their company through rough economic times or giving back to the community in which they live, these leaders’ contribution to Nevada goes largely unnoticed. In the first annual 20/20 issue, Nevada Business Journal recognizes 20 remarkable … [Read more...] about 20/20

Throughout 2008 several Nevadans, including Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley (D-Las Vegas), former governor Bob Miller, casino mogul Steve Wynn and higher-ed chancellor Jim Rogers have claimed that budget cuts to education would be “devastating” for the children. In response, they have called for tax increases to raise funding for public education. In 2006 Nevada spent … [Read more...] about A Modest Proposal: Exportation of Education

Still smarting from the current state budget’s $1.2 billion revenue shortfall, Nevada’s legislators and financial gurus are hunkering down to prepare for more challenges when the Nevada Legislature convenes in 2009. With Nevada ranking the third highest in the country in percentage of decreased revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, according to the National Conference of … [Read more...] about State Lawmakers Prepare for Next Budget: Shortfalls Prompt Anxiety and Creativity

The media has turned this year’s presidential race into a popularity contest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Make no mistake about it – it’s a battle for control of the world’s most powerful nation, and our votes will determine not only how U.S. domestic policy will be shaped over the next four years, but also how we will deal with international terrorist groups, … [Read more...] about Your Choice for President: Policies, Not Personalities

It is no secret that Nevada is often found at the top of all the ‘bad’ lists and at the bottom of all the ‘good’ lists. The economy, housing market crisis, declining tax revenues and a host of other issues are contributing to growing concerns about the quality of life throughout the U.S. and here in Nevada. Education has become especially concerning in the state of Nevada. K-12 … [Read more...] about K-12 Education: Problems Stack Up

A company’s largest asset is generally the people who work for it and as such, payroll is often its greatest expense. Payroll must be done timely and accurately to avoid penalties and worker dissatisfaction. However, payroll processing is complex, involving more than 100 U.S. Department of Labor regulations and several evolving state and federal tax rules. “It’s very … [Read more...] about Payroll Issues: Knowing When to Ask For Help

Recent news about the banking industry is causing concern across the country, including here in Nevada, where our economy is facing more challenges than we have seen in many years. Such concerns are understandable. But, as is often the case with complicated financial issues that garner sudden and widespread media coverage, it is important to keep this in perspective. Many … [Read more...] about Uncertainty in the Banking Sector: Controlling Your Reactions

Despite a wary economy that has many businesses waving the yellow caution flag, commercial real estate professionals say they are doing deals that are adapted to the economic conditions. In making decisions about physical space, perhaps the first question to answer is whether it is better to buy or to rent. Although every aspect of the business must be considered in making this … [Read more...] about Commercial Space: Owning vs. Leasing

Recent mergers and acquisitions and a volatile economy have prompted reductions in workforce. Although employers are familiar with the exposure associated with an individual termination, layoffs affecting two or more employees can present additional legal pitfalls. Careful Planning Is a Must When thinking of downsizing, employers should define and articulate the pertinent … [Read more...] about Employers Proceed With Caution: Managing Layoffs

The majority of the state’s activity can be found in Southern Nevada, which had $4.4 billion worth of construction during the first five months of 2008 – a 21 percent increase over the first five months of 2007, reports McGraw-Hill Construction. Active commercial developments are seemingly making-up for the sharp residential downturn. Many of today’s projects are being … [Read more...] about Major Commercial Projects: Construction Continues

Individuals and businesses in the United States have a long history and tradition of sharing their good fortunes by generously donating to charitable and philanthropic causes. In 2007, charitable contributions reached an estimated record high of $306.39 billion, according to Giving USA 2008, the yearbook on philanthropy by Giving USA Foundation released in June, 2008. Business … [Read more...] about Charitable Contributions: Finding Your Philanthropic Style

Barack Obama is big on promises. He promises to take care of Americans from cradle to grave by taxing the rich and giving all their “excess” money to people who think they don’t have enough. He proposes spending an additional $10 billion on education, $150 billion on alternative energy, $60 billion on infrastructure, and $65 billion to expand healthcare coverage, and that’s … [Read more...] about Barack Obama’s Promises: What Do They Mean to You?