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...
Business Litigation
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...
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'...
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...
Overview of tortious interference in business relationships
In an ever-moving and ever-changing business world, it can be hard for a Las Vegas entity to establish itself and demonstrate the unique services or goods that it has to offer. In order to do better than one's competitors, a party may need to weather storms that crush...
What do businesses need to know about products liability law?
There are quite a few businesses in Nevada that produce goods for sale. Once these goods enter the stream of commerce, they could end up anywhere, and if there is any potential for the item to be dangerous or cause an injury, companies in Nevada should be aware of...
What is unfair competition in business litigation?
In a capitalist economy, individuals and businesses compete with each other. That is the nature of what makes our economy so great - the race to provide a better service or better goods and, as a result, become a profitable company. Unfortunately, sometimes the...
Businesses should be aware of potential products liability claims
When it comes to running a business, there are two basic ways to earn a profit: selling products or providing a service. One of the key differences between these two approaches is that when a business is engaged mainly in selling products, it needs inventory space and...
The heart of a confidentiality agreement dispute
Many of our readers in Nevada have probably heard the times we live in referred to as the "Information Age." There is a lot of truth to that concept, as advances in technology and, of course, the Internet, make information a type of currency of commerce. This is why...
Resolving business conflicts when they arise
Business owners in Nevada pour their dedication and effort into making their business successful and profitable. It is no easy task to start a business and manage the day-to-day tasks involved in the undertaking, so business owners are usually cautious and concerned...