Las Vegas Business And Real Estate Blog
The importance of due diligence when determining land status
Nevada is among the most prolific states in the U.S. when it comes to mineral rights. There are more than 180,000 active mining claims within its borders, accounting for nearly half of all claims on file with the Bureau of Land Management. Entrepreneurs continue to...
How can a mechanic’s lien help you get paid?
When your business does a job for a contractor or property owner, you expect to receive full payment. Whether you sold lumber, installed carpet or laid the concrete foundation, you offered your service for a price. But when your invoice goes past due, and the...
Who will hear my appeal: The Supreme Court or Court of Appeals?
The Nevada Appellate Courts have a unique structure, one approved by the state’s voters less than a decade ago. There are two entities that ultimately may hear appeals of District Court rulings: the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Nevada Court of Appeals. How do you...
Is your noncompete agreement really enforceable?
As a Nevada business owner, you understand there is nothing more important than securing and protecting the interests of your company. One way that you can do this is by outlining and clarifying the relationship you have with your employees through strong employment...
What is a confidentiality agreement?
When a Nevada resident is asked to hold a piece of information in confidence that generally means that they are expected to keep the information a secret from third parties. Information, particularly sensitive information, can be detrimental to individuals'...
Grounds on which a will may be challenged
Recently, this Henderson-based legal blog provided a post on undue influence during the creation of a will and its effect on probate litigation. When a person is threatened, coerced or otherwise manipulated into creating a will that does not reflect their testamentary...
Legal support for real estate developers
Real estate development can be a highly lucrative business in the state of Nevada. There are many communities in and around Henderson that are growing rapidly that developers may wish to buy into and capitalize on as the area becomes more populated and businesses seek...
What is a business merger?
Mergers happen in many different contexts. When two Nevada residents choose to get married, they may be said to have merged their separate lives into a shared co-existence through the formalization of their relationship. Similarly, two businesses may choose to merge...
What is undue influence in the creation of a will?
It is important that Nevada residents create wills and other estate planning documents so that their assets and wealth are protected and properly directed to beneficiaries at the time of their deaths. However, beyond simply having such documents in place, individuals...
What can you do about encroachment on your property?
As a Nevada property owner, you will want to do everything possible to protect your property rights. It is sometimes necessary to do this in situations in which your neighbor may be overstepping his or her bounds and affecting your use of your personal property. This...
