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Hackers, Cybersecurity, and The Computer Fraud & Abuse Act: An Employer’s Toolkit

What Is The Computer Fraud & Abuse Act? In 1986, Congress created the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) to combat computer “hackers” by creating criminal penalties for individuals that “intentionally access a computer without…

Marian MasseyJanuary 19, 2021

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Consider Mediating Your Dispute

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the waiting time for a case to come to trial was often well over a year. Due to the pandemic, that waiting time has gotten even longer. Many courts have…

Kate VesceraOctober 22, 2020

Business Law COVID-19 Updates News

The New Payroll Tax Deferral: Issues and Considerations for Employers

On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum (“Presidential Memo”) directing the Secretary of the Treasury (“Secretary”) to use his authority under the Internal Revenue Code to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment…

Kevin MeadeSeptember 15, 2020

Business Law COVID-19 Updates News

Pandemic Update for Nevada Businesses

On August 11, 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed legislation that shields non-healthcare businesses from lawsuits that arise out of COVID-19 infections when a business follows state and local health standards. Though the legislation is…

Jessica BrownAugust 13, 2020

Business Law COVID-19 Updates News

July 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Update for Nevada Businesses

On June 26, 2020, Governor Steve Sisolak gave the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“NV OSHA”) the authority to enforce COVID-19 mitigation directives “to keep our businesses open and our economy moving.” On July…

Jessica BrownJuly 24, 2020

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Is Your Business Aware of Data Breach Threats and Cyber Insurance Limitations?

It is everywhere in the news: “Dramatic Increase in Cyber Attacks”; “Data Breach Impacting Thousands of Emergency Business Loan Applicants”; “New Malware Using Covid-19 Themed Lures in Phishing Attacks”. Businesses and individuals have never been…

Kevin MeadeMay 4, 2020

Business Law COVID-19 Updates News

Business Interruption Claims Resulting from COVID-19 Closures

In order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, state, county and city governments have issued various orders requiring the closing of “nonessential” businesses. These closures have had a substantive, negative effect upon businesses…

Scott HalberstadtApril 10, 2020

Business Law COVID-19 Updates News

The CARES Act – Business Considerations

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act “CARES Act” – Summarized for Businesses We are pleased to report that the long anticipated “CARES Act” has been approved by Congress and signed into law by…

Ismail AminMarch 27, 2020

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When are Client Lists Trade Secrets?

Many companies face situations in which an employee leaves the company and takes client information with them. This is particularly a problem for companies that primarily provide services, and for whom a client list can…

Kate VesceraFebruary 17, 2020

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Trademark Logo: Video with the Best Tips (2020)

Trademark logo: watch to see best practices, common mistakes, and the importance of using an attorney in logo trademarking.

Ismail AminJanuary 3, 2020