As a result of the March 1, 2019 amendments to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, there is now an additional step that litigants must take before they can subpoena a witness in Nevada. Under NRCP … [Read more...]
Solo and Small Firm Ethics Traps
There is nothing quite like striking out on your own and forming a new firm. But in their enthusiasm to do so, some lawyers forget to pay attention to details. I know this, because some of them … [Read more...]
Covenants Not to Compete And Business Acquisitions: Sound Tax Advice Can Lead to Poor Business Decisions
Whether existing covenants not to compete (“non-competes”) will survive a business acquisition may influence the decision to proceed with the acquisition or may impact the anticipated success … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Get Served
First, a disclaimer. While I am an attorney, I may or may not be YOUR attorney. Keep these helpful tips in mind should you ever find yourself being served with a subpoena. Then call your legal … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Law Office Green
They say “Green is the new Black,” but in the legal industry, making the change to a sustainable office and work environment can be an overwhelming task. With planning and organization, even the least … [Read more...]
Build Your Reputation and Grow Your Practice
How Strategic Marketing Can Assist Your Business Development Read the article: Kelly_Stout_strategic_marketing_article_8-12 … [Read more...]
Spoliation of Evidence: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
In the information age, businesses are inundated with evidence that could be relevant in pending or future litigation. Electronic documents—e-mails, instant messages, text messages, electronic … [Read more...]
Patients are Fleeting, but Medical Records are Forever:
Guidelines for the Retention of Medical Records in Nevada It is axiomatic that all patients are eventually released from a healthcare provider’s care. Following a patient’s discharge (or death), … [Read more...]
Ethics and Online Social Networking
When I was recruited to write an article on social networking and the law, my first thought was, "what's on my Facebook page, and is there anything I wouldn't want any other attorney in Clark County … [Read more...]
Anonymous internet postings: Can you be discovered?
One aspect of Internet communications that is getting an increased amount of attention is the right of an anonymous Internet poster to remain anonymous, particularly if the posting is relevant to … [Read more...]