A mere two weeks after filing for bankruptcy, Toys ‘R’ Us debuted an augmented reality experience in hopes of helping to revive its stores and save its legacy. What is This New Augmented Reality? The augmented reality experience places computer-generated images on top of the actual world — or one’s surrounding environment — in a …
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Witness Hit by Car after Leaving Regional Justice Center
The suspected driver, Shaquilla Stafford, 44, was placed in custody after hitting a court witness with her car outside of the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. She is now being charged with attempted murder and will need to work with a qualified criminal defense attorney to mount a vigorous defense to the charges. Understanding …
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Two Medical Students Rewrite Nevada Marijuana DUI Laws
Graham Lambert, 32, and Charles Cullison, 25, were two medical students attending Touro University Nevada through a military scholarship program when they enrolled in a medical jurisprudence class under the direction of Dr. Weldon Havins. Lambert and Cullison began their research project for the class having little idea where their idea, research, and findings would …
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Summerlin Energy Solar Company Executive Charged with Theft
Although Summerlin Energy Solar is now bankrupt, the drama surrounding the native Southern Nevada company continues. Just this month, a high-level executive, Drew Dean Levy, who owned 30 percent of Summerlin Energy Solar, was indicted on theft-related charges after more than 100 homeowners in Las Vegas lost a total of over 1 million dollars. Energy …
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Local Goodwill Industries Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Last month, Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The nonprofit organization made a public statement on their website sharing that the “recent expansion, the retail turndown, and increased operating costs to run our retail stores all have led us to make [this] difficult decision.” Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada runs …
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Man Sentenced for DUI After Causing Death of a Las Vegas Teen
The photograph shown in court of Jaelan Fajardo is one that will not be forgotten. The 16-year-old had freshly done hair and is smiling warmly, eyes bright, wearing a clean, button-down shirt. He looks happy, optimistic, young. Jaelan’s life was taken in February of this year at 6:30 a.m. when a drunk driver slammed into …
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The End of The DACA Program?
By now, unless you’re living entirely off the grid and are disconnected from all forms of media, you may have seen images, articles, or even memes regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Perhaps some of your Facebook friends changed their profile picture to include the frame “I Support DACA.” Or, on the …
True Religion Clothing Store Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to court documents, long-time jeans maker, True Religion, had over $547 million worth of liabilities and only around $243 in assets at the time of filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy earlier this month. To fans of True Religion clothing: don’t start sobbing yet. The store may not be riding off into the sunset at …
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Catholic High School, Bishop Gorman, files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy documents filed in federal bankruptcy court, J.A. Tiberti Construction Company’s $29 million arbitration award is the largest debt owed by Bishop Gorman’s landlord: Bishop Gorman Development Corp. The landlord refuses to take any responsibility for the debt-hole it has created and continues to blame the inability to pay construction costs …
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Immigration Fraud Schemes on the Rise, in Vegas and Beyond
According to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, two suspects are being charged with defrauding victims of thousands of dollars by selling them phony immigration documents. The Clark County grand jury indicted Ernesto Gerardo Fernandez-Carranza and Alicia Herrera on multiple felony charges of theft, possession or sale of a document or personal identifying information to establish …
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