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Legal Opinions 2018: Expert Knowledge for Nevada Businesses

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Legal Opinions, a Nevada Business Magazine feature for the past seven years, is a compilation of expert knowledge on a variety of topics. Written by attorneys, all of whom are highly educated on their featured topic, this special report is a one-stop resource for executives. Articles in the 2018 edition of Legal Opinions range from marijuana to private equity and healthcare. … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2018: Expert Knowledge for Nevada Businesses

Beyond Stark: Nevada’s Lesser-Known Physician Self-Referral Laws

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By J. Malcolm DeVoy, Attorney, DeVoy Law Nevada law imposes obligations upon physicians that are under-appreciated and may foil an otherwise effective compliance program. Medical providers are aware of the federal penalties for kickbacks and impermissible self-referrals under the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law, which can include civil monetary penalties, exclusion … [Read more...] about Beyond Stark: Nevada’s Lesser-Known Physician Self-Referral Laws

馬馬虎虎 (“Horse, Horse, Tiger, Tiger”) Avoiding Mediocrity with Your Chinese Clients

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By R. Duane Frizell, Esq.1, Attorney, Frizell Law Firm The Chinese say, “horse, horse, tiger, tiger.” Neither one nor the other. Mediocre. An understanding of pertinent issues helps U.S. businesses avoid mediocrity in the important Chinese market. Between 2000 and 2015, Nevada’s Asian population doubled.2 In the U.S. as a whole, from 2007-2015, the number of employees at … [Read more...] about 馬馬虎虎 (“Horse, Horse, Tiger, Tiger”) Avoiding Mediocrity with Your Chinese Clients

Political Discussions in the Workplace

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by Jason D. Guinasso, Managing Partner, Hutchison & Steffen Attorneys Political discussions and debate are common at work among managers and employees. Indeed, in today’s polarizing political climate, it seems as if everyone has a political opinion and they are not shy about sharing it. Surprisingly, few companies have a written policy on political discussions and … [Read more...] about Political Discussions in the Workplace

Appellate Courts Increasingly Affirm Trial Court Decisions to Dismiss Lawsuits

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By Joel D. Henriod, Partner, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie A current trend in the federal and Nevada appellate courts brings to mind the 1988 fight between Michael Spinks and the reigning heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson. Both were undefeated. It was then the richest fight in history, grossing $70 million, funded largely by pay-per-view fees from over 600,000 households. … [Read more...] about Appellate Courts Increasingly Affirm Trial Court Decisions to Dismiss Lawsuits

The Opportunity Zone Program a Boon to Economic Development and Private Investment

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By Kade Miller, Attorney, Snell & Wilmer The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in the creation of a powerful tax incentive program that is generating considerable interest and activity in the economic development and investment communities. Known as the Opportunity Zone Program (OZ Program), this tax incentive regime is designed to stimulate economic … [Read more...] about The Opportunity Zone Program a Boon to Economic Development and Private Investment

Legal Predictions for the 2019 Marijuana Industry

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“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” —Nils Bohr, physicist and Nobel laureate By Alicia Ashcraft, Managing Partner, Ashcraft & Barr In last year’s “Legal Opinions” section of Nevada Business Magazine, we made three predictions about Nevada’s marijuana industry. We re-visit those predictions in this article to see how well our prognostication … [Read more...] about Legal Predictions for the 2019 Marijuana Industry

Private Equity Lending: Is It a Good Choice for Business?

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By Samuel A. Schwartz, Transactional Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Prior to the Great Recession, private equity firms were historically devoted to buy outs and smaller loans that traditional banks had no interest in funding. Since that time, according to estimates by the private equity firm Ares Management, nonbanks held more than half a trillion dollars’ worth … [Read more...] about Private Equity Lending: Is It a Good Choice for Business?

De Castroverde Law Group Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney to Criminal Law Department

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LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group is pleased to announce former Assistant United States Attorney Frank Coumou has joined former Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Craig Hendricks in its expanding Criminal Law Department. Before working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Coumou worked at the Clark County District Attorney’s office for more than 24 years. His extensive … [Read more...] about De Castroverde Law Group Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney to Criminal Law Department

Lipson Neilson Shareholder Sandra Glazier to Speak on “Attorneys’ Roles and Responsibilities in Protecting Aging Clients and Their Assets” at the American Bar Association’s National Spring Symposia for the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law

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Lipson Neilson, P.C. Shareholder Sandra Glazier has been selected by the American Bar Association to be on a panel that will discuss attorneys’ roles and responsibilities in protecting aging clients (and their assets) from the seemingly well-intentioned but overly-influencing next generation. This session, “It May Be a Small World, but You Still Need to Wait Your Turn – Issues … [Read more...] about Lipson Neilson Shareholder Sandra Glazier to Speak on “Attorneys’ Roles and Responsibilities in Protecting Aging Clients and Their Assets” at the American Bar Association’s National Spring Symposia for the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law

Naqvi Injury Law Appoints Sarah Banda Attorney

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LAS VEGAS - Sarah Banda has joined Naqvi Injury Law as an attorney. Prior to joining the firm, the Las Vegas native spent seven years working as a civil litigation attorney in Las Vegas. “Sarah’s wealth of litigation experience is an incredible asset to our firm and clients,” said Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law. “Combined with comprehensive knowledge in … [Read more...] about Naqvi Injury Law Appoints Sarah Banda Attorney

Attorney Kyle Morishita Joins De Castroverde Law Group

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LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group announced the hiring of attorney Kyle Morishita to work with the firm’s immigration team. Morishita will use his valuable courtroom and trial experience, along with the knowledge he has garnered in immigration policy and law, to become a zealous advocate for his clients. Morishita knew early on what he wanted to do with his life. … [Read more...] about Attorney Kyle Morishita Joins De Castroverde Law Group

Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys

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  This year marks Legal Elite’s tenth year of presenting Nevada’s top attorneys. The annual list showcases attorneys whose peers have named them amongst the best of the best. The list has come a long way since it’s inaugural issue in June 2008. Since it’s inception, the voting process has become more streamlined and each year more and more attorneys participate in the … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2017: Nevada’s Top Attorneys

Holland & Hart’s Free Entrepreneur Education Series ‘Law on Tap’ Supports New and Growing Reno Businesses

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Holland & Hart, Nevada’s largest full-service law firm, will host “Law on Tap” Sept. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Holland & Hart offices in Reno. “Law on Tap” gives local entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to learn from Holland & Hart attorneys how to navigate the fundamental legal and business issues of launching a new venture or taking the … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart’s Free Entrepreneur Education Series ‘Law on Tap’ Supports New and Growing Reno Businesses