Las Vegas Business And Real Estate Blog
What are common contract breaches in the construction industry?
Construction projects rely on a wide variety of manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors to complete the job. However, there is always a chance that they may fail to uphold their responsibility, even after signing a contract. What are common causes of breach of...
Construction defect lawsuits can take businesses down a treacherous rabbit hole
From the time we enter elementary school, we are graded on our work. Getting schoolwork back that is heavily marked up can be deflating. However, once someone is beyond their school years and in a profession, critical reviews of work can be a lot more than emotionally...
Understanding the appeals process in Nevada
After finding your business at the losing end of a ruling, you may wonder if you have any way to attain a more advantageous outcome. The judge and jury may have made obvious procedural errors. Or, their decision may not have lined up with the facts your side...
How do you stake a mining claim?
As a prospector in Nevada, you will want to take advantage of the state’s wealth of mineral deposits. Nevada is one of the few states with reserves of lithium, which is a hot commodity because of its use in batteries. Nevada also has deposits of gold, silver and...
Subcontractors: three ways to protect yourself against scope of work issues
General contractors usually want to do whatever the customer asks for. In many cases, this involves changing the scope of a construction job drastically after work has already begun. Contractors also change the scope of work due to conditions of the existing...
What minerals are considered nonlocatable in mining claims?
Nevada’s rich mineral deposits make it one of the country’s most attractive mining sites. Nicknamed the Silver State because of its exceptional precious metals production, Nevada is home to more than 100 active nonfuel mines. While companies continue to file claims...
Native American tribes, Nevada environmentalists fighting proposed mine expansion
Mining companies often face multiple obstacles to its ability to do business. Besides the layers of government bureaucracy mines face before they can open or expand, there are special interest groups that frequently stand in the way. These groups can put your...
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...
