

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...


A Guardian Angel Always Near
Guardianship is a legal process whereby the court appoints a person (typically a family member) to act on behalf of an individual who is...


Business Entity Basics: The Liability Shield
Business owners who have formed a business entity know that the process of doing so can sometimes be complicated and confusing. A formal...


Heir Apparent? Apparently Not.
Some time ago, a client presented her deceased husband’s will to me. Unfortunately, based on erroneous advice from a non-attorney, the...


Landlord-Tenant Law: Trap for the Unwary
Over the past few years, it seems that more people are renting than ever before. While that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the resulting...


Sealing Criminal Records
Past mistakes and offenses always seem to come to light at the most inopportune times. Prior criminal acts, regardless of conviction,...


Collecting Unpaid Debt
In these difficult economic times, too many people are feeling the effects of shrinking retirement accounts, failed investments, and...


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...