When a lawsuit settles, in exchange for the settlement funds the defendant typically requires the plaintiff to sign a release by which the plaintiff releases its claims against the defendant. The terms of a release are therefore critical to the protection of the defendant and its affiliates from further litigation. As a result, it is Read More…
Archives for March 2017
Snapchat Settlement Shows Importance Of Proper Legal Advice When Starting A Business
Earlier this month, Snap, Inc. launched its initial public offering (“IPO”) at a price that gave the company a $24 billion valuation. Snap, Inc. owns Snapchat, a mobile application that allows users to send photos to one another that automatically “disappear” after a few seconds. Less widely reported amidst the hype surrounding the IPO price, Read More…
LGC Partner Hosts MCLE On Maximizing Trial Objections
LGC Partner Tom Lincoln recently hosted an MCLE on trial objections. Tom, a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, provided tips on the types of common trial objections and strategies to maximize the benefit of trial objections. For those who were unable to attend or would like to see the presentation again, Read More…
Appellate Decision Highlights Potential Employer Pitfalls When Performing Background Checks On Applicants
On January 20, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in a case of first impression, held that a prospective employer violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (“FCRA”) disclosure requirements when it obtains a job applicant’s consumer report after including a liability waiver in the same document as the statutorily mandated Read More…
Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies Statute Of Limitations In Construction Defect Cases
Statutes of repose serve an important purpose in construction defect litigation. In Nevada, the statutes identify the timeframe in which a homeowner may bring a Chapter 40 claim. If a homeowner attempts to bring claims outside of the statute of repose, a developer or subcontractor can immediately seek summary judgment. There are rarely absolutes, however, Read More…
LGC Attorneys Host Employment Law Seminar
LGC partner Teresa Beck and associate Patrick Klingborg recently put on an MCLE regarding the top ten things small businesses should know about employment law. For those who were not able to attend, or would like to view the presentation again, the video of the presentation is below. For more information about the issues in Read More…
