Imagine that a radiologist who resides in Australia reads a CT scan of a patient brought to an emergency room in Ely after a car accident. The CT scan is transmitted with an artifact that results in an incorrect diagnosis by a neurosurgeon in India, which is conveyed to the ER physician. The fiber optic cable used was installed by a vendor with a principal place … [Read more...] about Telehealth: The Future is Now
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Dispute Resolution: Alternative Options
With the increased costs of litigation, companies are looking for alternative methods of dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become an attractive option for many companies looking to avoid the time and costs typically associated with litigation. Depending on the type of issues being faced, ADR can provide a more effective way of … [Read more...] about Dispute Resolution: Alternative Options
Industry Focus: Attorneys
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
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and National Juvenile Defender Center Address LGBTQ Youth and Adolescent Development
(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), in partnership with the National Juvenile Defender Center and the State Justice Institute, recently released two bench cards: one with principles and best practices to ensure that LGBTQ-GNC people in the courtroom are treated with respect, and one addressing adolescent development in delinquency … [Read more...] about National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and National Juvenile Defender Center Address LGBTQ Youth and Adolescent Development
Berkich Family Law Announces the Addition of Megan Lucey
Berkich Family Law is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Lucey to the firm. Megan A. Lucey received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ms. Lucey then attended University of the Pacific-McGeorge School of Law where she specialized in Trial Advocacy, and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2009. During law school, Ms. … [Read more...] about Berkich Family Law Announces the Addition of Megan Lucey
The Honorable John Romero, Jr. Named President-Elect of the NCJFCJ
(Reno, Nev.) – The Honorable John Romero, Jr. of the Second Judicial District Court, Children’s Court Division in Albuquerque, N.M. will become president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) next July 2018. He will be the first president representing New Mexico in the organization’s 81 years. The NCJFCJ Board of Directors recently elected … [Read more...] about The Honorable John Romero, Jr. Named President-Elect of the NCJFCJ
Attorney Peter Petersen joins De Castroverde Law Group
LAS VEGAS – De Castroverde Law Group announced today the hiring of attorney Peter Petersen to work in the company’s Maryland Parkway office. Petersen will be practicing in the areas of personal injury litigation and affirmative immigration. Petersen had previously worked as a law clerk at De Castroverde Law Group while attending law school. Previous positions held by … [Read more...] about Attorney Peter Petersen joins De Castroverde Law Group
Farhan Naqvi Named Super Lawyers Rising Star for Fourth Consecutive Year
LAS VEGAS - Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law, has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the fourth consecutive year. Naqvi has been practicing law since 2003 and founded Naqvi Injury Law in 2008. Super Lawyers Rising Stars are selected from the country’s top 2.5 percent of attorneys under the age of 40. Super Lawyers in each state are selected among … [Read more...] about Farhan Naqvi Named Super Lawyers Rising Star for Fourth Consecutive Year
Legal Opinions 2016: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Now in its fifth year, the Legal Opinions special report gathers the collective knowledge of attorneys throughout the state. Sharing their specialites in a variety of areas, these attorneys have written articles that cover the gamut of information executives need to know. This annual feature is a valuable resource for business professionals throughout the year. Topics for … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2016: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
A shift in strategy may better protect businesses, employees After a July Nevada Supreme Court decision, Nevada business owners must revisit their non-compete agreements. The decision creates so much uncertainty, businesses should strongly consider revising their non-compete strategy altogether. In Golden Rd. Motor Inn, Inc. v. Islam, the Supreme Court held that the … [Read more...] about Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Appointed to the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS – Kirk Jacobson, founder and partner of JW Advisors, has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Nevada to serve on the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors as the organization’s only non-attorney director. “I am honored to serve and lend my expertise to this worthy organization that helps people access justice and legal education programs,” said Jacobson, a … [Read more...] about JW Advisors Partner Kirk Jacobson Appointed to the Nevada Bar Foundation Board of Directors
Judge Michael Cherry to be honored by ADL on June 3, 2015
The Honorable Michael A. Cherry, chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, will receive the 2015 Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League of Nevada on Wednesday, June 3. The award luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. in downtown Las Vegas. Tickets are available for purchase through the ADL office by calling (702) 862-8600 or by emailing jbrislin@adl.org. The Honorable … [Read more...] about Judge Michael Cherry to be honored by ADL on June 3, 2015
Holland & Hart’s Frank LaForge Wins Case Before the Nevada Supreme Court
Holland & Hart recently obtained another important decision concerning deficiency law in Nevada. As a matter of first impression, the Nevada Supreme Court held that creditors in Nevada can recover deficiency judgments based on out-of-state non-judicial foreclosures. The case, Branch Banking & Trust Co. v. Windhaven & Tollway, LLC, involves a multimillion-dollar … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart’s Frank LaForge Wins Case Before the Nevada Supreme Court
Legal Opinions 2014: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
For the third year in a row, attorneys throughout Nevada, specializing in a variety of areas, have pooled their collective knowledge in the Legal Opinions special report. The following pages feature several well-respected attorneys offering up their expertise in the form of articles written on subjects ranging from collections to litigation and due diligence. An annual … [Read more...] about Legal Opinions 2014: A Resource for Doing Business in Nevada
Giving Proper Attention to Your “Entrance Strategy”
Business people with great ideas want to move on them quickly and see them flourish in the marketplace. Even new businesses often keep their eyes on an aspirational prize: the “exit strategy”. However, many businesses encounter difficulties and sometimes even debilitating conflicts during their life cycle because not enough attention was paid to the company’s organizational … [Read more...] about Giving Proper Attention to Your “Entrance Strategy”