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  The legal industry continues to grapple with changing times. While managing client expectations is a challenge as old as the law itself, the next generation of legal professionals are creating new challenges by making work-life balance demands that have been unheard of in the industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also changing the legal game. Attorneys and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

These are unprecedented times. From a recent global pandemic to rising inflation, the uncertainty of the world is being felt in nearly every industry and sector of business. And for those looking to acquire or merge a business, all eyes are, rightly, on current events. Yet, despite rising concerns and challenges, Nevadans are continuing to buy and sell, and business in the … [Read more...] about Mergers + Acquisitions

For the past 15 years, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing a list showcasing the state’s top attorneys as voted by their peers. Formerly known as Legal Elite this annual list came to represent the best of the best in the legal industry. This year, the editorial team at the magazine is rebranding Legal Elite to better reflect the prestigious position these attorneys … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys

“I don’t think there is such a thing as being safe from being sued,” said Samuel Schwartz, principal, Schwartz Law. “In today’s environment, the bar to bring litigation is so low that to try to completely protect yourself from litigation as a business would likely be a waste of resources.” Best Practices Maybe lawsuit-proof doesn’t exist, but business owners can and … [Read more...] about Litigation in a Changing World

  Nevada attorneys are at the forefront of many issues, from litigating court cases to helping businesses navigate these trying times. Recently, attorneys across the Silver State met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their industry and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus

In recognition of their hard work, dedication and ongoing commitment to helping the underserved in the Southern Nevada community, the following pages recognize attorneys who have given their time. The staff and leadership at Legal Aid Center humbly thank these attorneys for ensuring access to justice is provided for people who have nowhere else to turn. Click to View in a … [Read more...] about Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Imagine if mining companies could send an unmanned aerial vehicle, instead of a person, into a dark, narrow underground area to document the landscape or the scene following an industrial accident. Well, the Autonomous Robots Labs (ARL) at the University of Nevada, Reno is developing the technology for autonomous aerial robots to do just that, to explore, survey, map and … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining

Ask an attorney who specializes in intellectual property (IP) law just about any question, and the answer is likely to be the same. Should a company file for a patent? It depends. Should a business file for an injunction to stop unauthorized use of a trademark? It depends. But one question isn’t getting the stock answer these days. How’s business for intellectual property … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Intellectual Property

  When asked the significance of a company succession plan, experts were united when they explained the absolute necessity of a good plan. “[Succession planning] may be the most important thing for a business and it is for sure the thing that is done less well,” said Carl Rowe, founder and senior consultant of Clarity Advisors to Management, which provides solutions to … [Read more...] about The Succession Plan: An Often Overlooked Necessity

Holland & Hart and Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) host Law on Tap, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at West Street Market. In this final session of a three-part professional networking series, Commercial Litigation Attorney Frank Laforge discusses how to resolve small business claims without incurring excessive attorney fees. Guests will learn … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart Hosts ‘Law on Tap:’ How to Resolve Business Claims Under $100,000

As the economy improves, Nevada’s law offices are seeing increased growth and competition across the Silver State. Although technology presents new challenges, leaders in the industry expect improvements to continue across the board. Attorneys, leading many of the state’s top law firms, recently met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss industry health and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys