The coronavirus relief bill signed by President Donald Trump late Wednesday contains, among its many provisions, several tax credits for employers who provide paid sick leave or family or medical leave for their employees who miss work for various coronavirus-related reasons. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6021, passed the House of Representatives on …
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Not only is the current COVID-19 virus affecting the lives of the tens of thousands of global citizens that it infects and sickens, but the subsequent economic downturn is gravely affecting countless individuals who would have otherwise been “unaffected” by this disease. The market is plummeting, many non-essential businesses are ordered to close down, schools …
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Amid the chaos and confusion relating to the recent global pandemic, another alteration has been made to citizens’ lives. This change involves the way the Clark County District Courts operate. As of March 13th, and set to be enforced at least through at least April 13th, all non-essential civil and criminal jury trials are being …
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The ongoing issue of stopping drunk drivers is never as sadly presented as when a careless driver causes injury or death to innocent citizens. A few high profile DUI cases are back in the news and bringing attention to sentencing and penalties for first-time DUI offenses. Our skilled Las Vegas DUI lawyers explain the details …
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In January of 2019, officials in Clark County decided to implement the Initial Appearance Court program that would expedite the time from initial arrest to court hearing for “lower-risk” defendants who might have otherwise stayed in jail for days due to their inability to post bail. The program is widely considered as a success, and …
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Over 3,000 men have come forward to sue the Boy Scouts of America, claiming they were molested when they were minors, under the care of the Boy Scouts. Many more are expected to come forward, now that the Boy Scouts of America non-profit has officially filed for bankruptcy. Our Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers note that …
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McClatchy Co. is hoping that the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will allow the company to restructure its debts (forgiving approximately 60% of all debt) and release much of its current pension obligations. If the court accepts the offer, the new owners would be those heading the hedge fund: Chatham Asset Management LLC. They would …
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Thousands of Nevada residents will be impacted by the new legislature in place, relating to child support. If you have a current child support order in place, it’s important to understand how these changes may affect you. Our experienced Las Vegas child support lawyers explain what you need to know about the changes. New Model …
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Thanks to modern-day technology, such as DNA testing, more and more innocent people are being exonerated from crimes they allegedly committed years ago. On the other end of the spectrum, the same technology is being used to help put away guilty criminals from previous crimes, to help serve justice, and keep our world safer from …
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Three Las Vegas residents are injured after a dangerous shooting at the Fashion Show mall this past Tuesday night. Countless others were left confused, traumatized, or frightened, as they fled from the scene in panic. The suspect has been apprehended, and our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers expect he will face severe consequences for his …
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