Covenants Not to Compete
Employers have a legitimate interest in safeguarding their business and good will. They sometimes seek to protect that interest by...
BOULDER CITY SMALL CLAIMS
Over the years, I’ve advised numerous clients about the risks and benefits of lawsuits. Many of my cautionary warnings focus on the...
When Contracts Go South
Many types of remedies are available in a typical breach-of-contract case. Consider the simple example of a seller agreeing to sell 200...
Dealmaking and the Duty to Disclose
One of the thornier issues of any agreement to transfer property is whether and, if so, the extent to which the seller has a duty to...
Fraud In Nevada
Most of us have heard the terms “insurance fraud” and “securities fraud.” And we probably all know someone who has been a victim of one...
Implied Warranties
Many homes, products, and services come with express warranties–written assurances that the residence, goods, or work will meet certain...
"I Agreed to Do What!?"
Would you sign a contract without reading it first? Before you answer, consider this: most people enter into contracts daily without...
Can I Be Held to My Word?
Has anyone ever broken a promise to you? If that promise amounted to a contract, you may have rights to enforce it, including the right...
The Virtues of Compromise
When people approach me to discuss their options for resolving legal disputes, filing a lawsuit is often foremost in their minds. Human...
It May Be Your House, But It's My Home
Approximately one in four homes in Boulder City (24%) is renter occupied. And although that isn’t as high as the Nevada average (39%),...