Las Vegas Business And Real Estate Blog
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...
Fiduciary duties in business relationships
Individuals who hold positions of power in Nevada-based companies may have fiduciary duties to uphold. A fiduciary duty exists when a party is obliged to perform their tasks with the best interests of others in mind. For example a member of a business's executive...
What is a quiet title action?
In order to understand a quiet title action, a reader of this Nevada-based legal blog must first understand what it means to hold title to a parcel of land. A title is tool through, which an individual gains legal ownership of a piece of land and attains the right to...
