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THE NEVADA SUPREME COURT EXPANDS ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION PROVISIONS WITH RECENT HOLDING

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…

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AB 248 PUTS NEW LIMITS ON CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

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…

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Clark County Nevada Amends Liquor Code! Beer Growlers and Wine Corkage Among the Changes.

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…

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Nevada Liquor Law – 2017 Legislative Update – New Nevada Law Pertaining to Distilleries, Craft Breweries and Brew Pubs.

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…