For the past several years, there has been much uncertainty as to when an arbitration provision can be enforced pursuant to Nevada law. Adopted in 2013, NRS 597.995 provides that an enforceable arbitration provision must include “specific authorization” indicating that the person has affirmatively agreed to arbitrate all disputes concerning the agreement. Subsequent to the…
The Nevada legislature recently passed AB 248 which places new limits on confidentiality provision found in certain settlement agreements. Effective July 1, 2019, a settlement agreement must not contain a provision that prohibits or otherwise restricts a party from disclosing factual information relating to a claim in a civil or administrative action if the claim…
In 2017, Nevada enacted a new statute, NRS 613.195, which codifies its approach to the enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. As the Nevada Supreme Court has yet to provide any meaningful guidance as to how its provisions should be interpreted, the specific language of NRS 613.195 is the best indicator as to how a…
It is important that Nevada-based employers have a strong grasp on our state-specific minimum wage and overtime laws. Certain Nevada employees are entitled to higher wages compared to what is required under federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act. Pursuant to Article 15, Section 16(A) of the Nevada State Constitution, there is a…
Pursuant to Article 15, Section 16(A) of the Nevada State Constitution, an employer who provides certain health benefits to an employee is permitted to pay that employee a minimum wage of only $7.25, while an employer who does not provide sufficient health benefits to an employee must pay that employee a higher minimum wage of…
Governor Steve Sisolak recently signed AB 132 into law for the State of Nevada. As an initial matter, this law does not become effective until January 1, 2020. While it is possible that the Nevada Labor Commissioner may publish additional guidance prior to that date, at this point businesses are forced to rely on the…
Clark County, Nevada amended its Liquor Code on Tuesday September 4, 2018 when the County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance making various changes to the Clark County Liquor Code facilitating retail liquor operations. We have been working with Clark County representatives on these changes for several years and are pleased that the new laws have been…
Nevada seems a natural fit for craft breweries. However, the craft beer scene has been slow to evolve. Visitors are pushing for more beer diversity, asking for local brews. Crain’s Las Vegas has more on the story here.
In the recent 2017 Session, the Nevada Legislature enacted two bills that present changes and new opportunities for Nevada’s alcohol industry. These bills include Senate Bill 199 and Assembly Bill 431. “Estate Distilleries” Nevada law currently allows for the operation of craft distilleries, which are establishments authorized to manufacture and sell distilled spirits made from…
The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that while new Nevada recreational marijuana legislation gives state licensed liquor wholesalers first right to act as marijuana distributors, few are showing a serious desire to do so. The role of the federal government’s TTB in licensing and regulating state licensed liquor wholesalers seems to be a factor.
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