Nevada

Nevada is the 7th most extensive state with a land area of over 110,500 sq.miles, and nearly 3 million population, making it the 34th most populous US state.  It is well-known and attracts visitors from all over the world for its 24-hour Casinos, the Grand Canyon, and other points of interest.  Nevada’s capital city is Carson, and most populous and heavily visited city is Las Vegas.

Nevada is well-known for being a liberal state. Although it was the least-populated state with approximately 110,000 residents in 1940, it was the first to legalize gambling, and is known for its liberal approach on same-sex marriage, divorce laws, and other legislation throughout the state. It is also the only US state where prostitution is legal. The state of Nevada is the fourth-largest gold producer in the world, however its tourism industry is by far the largest economic driver, followed by the mining sector.

Nevada State Government

Nevada’s state government is divided among the Executive, the Judicial and the Legislative.  The Executive branch consists of the state’s governor, and his or her cabinet, as well as other elected officers.  The Legislative branch contains the Nevada Legislature, including both houses: the State Assembly and the Senate.

The Judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court of Nevada, and lower courts.  District Courts, Justice Courts and Municipal Courts share original jurisdiction in the state.  The District courts have general jurisdiction, while Justice and Municipal have limited jurisdictions.  Appeals in the state go directly to the Nevada Supreme Court, which has discretion to send cases to the Nevada Court of Appeals to be decided.

Political party strength lies with the Republican Party, although it is a liberal state in terms of its legislation. In the previous three Presidential Elections, the state has voted for the Democratic candidate (Obama and Clinton). The state has 6 electoral votes which go towards the 270 in deciding for Federal Presidents during elections.

The National Law Review covers political stories, events, and news from the state of Nevada, as they relate to locals, neighboring states, and the US in general. Stories involving labor and workplace laws, same-sex marriage, legalized gambling, financial institutions, bankruptcy and tax law, and immigration, are among the different topics covered by the National Law Review. Visitors will find the most up to date coverage, and news from the state, and how it impacts the local and federal government systems.

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Aug
9
2018
Back To School: Are Your Employees Entitled To Leave? Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
2
2018
Improper Venue for Web-Based Company in Light of In re Cray Mintz
Jul
30
2018
Once a “Patron,” Always a Patron? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
30
2018
How to Banish the Black Market and Ensure Integrity: What States Legalizing Sports Betting for the First Time Can Learn From Nevada and Legalized Cannabis States Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
26
2018
Drinking May Have Dethroned His Reason And His Gaming Debt Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
23
2018
Invention Assignment Agreements – How to Avoid Pitfalls Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
16
2018
A Not So Fabulous Fable Of Shareholder Inspection Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
2
2018
Part 15 of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Non-Competes, Trade Secrets and Corporate Espionage Faegre Drinker
Jun
20
2018
State and Local Minimum Wage Increases Going Into Effect on July 1, 2018 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jun
1
2018
Me Too: Nevada Regulators Shine a Spotlight on the Sexual Harassment Policies of Gaming Licensees Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
25
2018
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. Breaks Ground On Sierra BioFuels Plant Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
7
2018
The Case Of Stolen Par Value Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
May
3
2018
When Demanding Inspection, Don't Overlook The Demand Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
13
2018
Material Breach Releases Obligation To Third Party Beneficiaries Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
10
2018
Cede Freeze Fails To Kindle Personal Jurisdiction In Nevada Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
9
2018
Nevada Supreme Court Accords Preclusive Effect To Subsequent Federal Court Order Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
5
2018
Court Applies Corporate Alter Ego Law To Nevada LLC Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar
17
2018
Nevada's Gaming Policy Committee Passes a Resolution Regarding Marijuana and the Gaming Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
5
2018
New Study: UV-bacteriophage Combination Found to Improve Salmonella Control in Ground Beef Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
22
2018
The More Things Change, The More They...Change: Recent Developments In Trade Secrets Protection And Non-Competition Law Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
9
2018
Which States Are Likely to Enact Laws Restricting Non-Compete Agreements in 2018? Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jan
30
2018
Media Coalition Gains Access to Sealed Warrant Materials in Las Vegas Mass Shooting Ballard Spahr LLP
Jan
12
2018
ICE Announces Enforcement Priorities, Raids Nearly 100 7-Eleven Stores Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
11
2018
Nevada’s Renewable Energy Program Getting the Partial Abatement/Exemptions Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dec
27
2017
Efforts Continue to Strengthen Equal Pay Laws in 2017 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
14
2017
Nevada Employers Prepare to Provide Leave for Domestic Violence Victims Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
5
2017
Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee Convenes to Discuss Marijuana and the Gaming Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dec
1
2017
Is Someone Else’s Purpose An Improper Purpose? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Nov
29
2017
Can A Corporation Be An Officer? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Nov
28
2017
FTB Publishes Disinformation About Corporations Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
18
2017
Las Vegas’ Airport And The Lawyer Who Went “All In” For His Client Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
11
2017
A Town Without Written Leases And No Litigation Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
4
2017
Nevada Now Requiring Director Names Upon Incorporation Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
3
2017
Delaware Special Litigation Committee Review “Could Stand A Good Tweaking” Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
27
2017
How To Win Custody Of A Corporation Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
25
2017
Nevada Supreme Court Adopts Delaware’s Direct Harm Test For Derivative Claims Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
21
2017
Nevada Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act Goes Into Effect October 1 Ballard Spahr LLP
Sep
19
2017
Review Of Special Litigation Committee Recommendations Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
18
2017
Nevada Favors New York Over Delaware Precedent For SLC Review Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
13
2017
Nevada Precedes Delaware In Blockchain Legislation Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
1
2017
Marijuana and the Gaming Industry in Nevada: Just Say No Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
31
2017
“Lead Independent Director” Or “Presiding Director”? Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
23
2017
Suing CEO For Social Activism Is Likely Challenging Under Nevada Law Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
14
2017
Nevada Modernizes Gaming Manufacturer's Statutes Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
11
2017
Sued by an ADA Serial Litigant in Nevada? Help May Be On the Way! Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
10
2017
New Nevada Employment Laws – Part 2: Non-competes and Domestic Violence Leave Holland & Hart LLP
Aug
9
2017
Connecticut and Nevada TPA Requirements Polsinelli PC
Aug
4
2017
Nevada Supreme Court Holds Member-Managers Were Not Proper Parties To Negligence Claim Against LLC Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
31
2017
Privacy Hat Trick: Three New State Laws to Juggle Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
31
2017
Website Operators In or Targeting Nevada, You Have Privacy Policies to Implement By October 1, 2017 Dickinson Wright PLLC
 

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