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January 13, 2022 | Category:
NewsThe American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was founded in 1990 to recognize outstanding appellate lawyers and promote the improvement of appellate advocacy and the administration of the appellate courts. Academy membership is open only to a person who possesses a reputation of recognized distinction as an appellate lawyer. To be eligible for membership, a nominee’s […]
December 22, 2021 | Category:
NewsSnow is on the ground, and more is predicted to fall in the coming weeks. Washoe County residents are likely to enjoy a white Christmas, and local ski resorts will be happy to welcome them after the presents are opened and the stockings are unstuffed. However, skiing and snowboarding, as well as off-season activities offered […]
December 15, 2021 | Category:
NewsA recent decision in Gold versus Brian Sandoval, et al., Case No. 3:21-cv-00480-JVS-CBL, filed in the United States District Court, District of Nevada was decided on December 3, 2021, and should be of interest to you whether you are a student at a university, have family members who are students there, or are involved in […]
December 8, 2021 | Category:
NewsOnline reviews can be critical to an attorney or law firm’s business. Statistics show that 93% of clients use online reviews as one of the critical steps in choosing an attorney and 87% will not choose an attorney or law firm with low online ratings. Review sites such as Yelp, Google, and Avvo make it […]
December 2, 2021 | Category:
NewsLemons, Grundy & Eisenberg appellate attorney Robert (Bob) Eisenberg successfully argued to the Nevada Supreme Court that a lower court incorrectly awarded attorneys fees and costs to an opposing party after a mistrial was declared and while a motion was pending to disqualify the trial judge. In Debiparshad vs. Eighth Judicial District Court, 137 Nev., […]
November 19, 2021 | Category:
NewsThere is a common misconception that when someone is injured on commercial property or any property owned by another, the owner is automatically legally liable for that injury. This is not always true in Nevada. When someone is injured on the property of another, the injured person still must prove that the owner was somehow […]
November 12, 2021 | Category:
NewsWhen outlining an estate plan, many individuals’ first thoughts naturally turn to the care and maintenance of their spouse, children, siblings, parents, and friends after they pass away. But what does the law allow for the care and maintenance of our furry companions, if anything? Many would argue that the classification of animals as personal […]
November 3, 2021 | Category:
NewsBy Rebecca Bruch, Esq. Long before COVID (do we even remember that?) there has historically been a lot of confusion about what HIPAA means and to whom it applies. There is a mistaken belief by most employees that HIPAA applies to employers, and employees throw around the H-word in a way that causes many employers […]
October 28, 2021 | Category:
NewsAs businesses enjoy increasing efficiency with new technology, one of the downfalls faced by many small businesses is the risk and cost of a security breach to that business’s operations. Many small businesses use a variety of software and online services to assist their day-to-day activities, and a security breach can impose significant costs from […]
October 21, 2021 | Category:
NewsReinsurers provide an additional layer of protection to an insured who may need insurance coverage that goes beyond the insured’s first layer of liability protection. Occasionally, a reinsurer may passively wait for the outcome of a settlement that an insured may have with a claimant that exceeds the insured’s first layer of liability protection. In […]
