Mistakes to Avoid After an Auto Accident in Nevada
Being in a serious car accident can have long-term consequences, especially for someone who has been injured and faces a long road to recovery. Amidst the fear and pain that…
New Nevada Osha Rules for Safety Training in the Entertainment Industry
Starting on January 1, 2018, the Las Vegas live entertainment industry must comply with new health and safety rules. Nevada Assembly Bill 190, signed into law in May, amends the state’s…
Marijuana Testing in the Era of Legalized Use
Nevada has allowed medical use of marijuana since 2008, and in January 2017 it became the fifth state in the nation to legalize recreational use when the Regulation and Taxation…
2015 Changes to Nevada Police/Firefighter Heart and Lung Laws
The Nevada state legislature has made a major change to the laws that cover heart and lung disease benefits for police officers and firefighters. Senate Bill 153 was changed to expand the…
What Police Officers Need to Know About Giglio v. United States
Giglio material (or Giglio information) is a well-known term among law enforcement, but there is often confusion over how and when it applies. Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150, is a 1972…
Interesting Product Recalls from 2018
Consumer product recalls often offer interesting insights into the concerns manufacturers have about the risk of injury posed by their products. Recalls happen when a flaw in a product’s design…
Nevada Supreme Court Awards Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits to Widow of Former Reno Police Officer
If an employee dies as a result of a work-related injury or illness, the employee’s surviving family members are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. But it’s not always easy…