Bars and taverns in certain parts of Nevada will begin to re-open following months of closures. The Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force decided to allow bars to re-open in Washoe County, including the Cities of Reno and Sparks, and the town of Pahrump in Nye County. The bars, taverns, wineries, distilleries, breweries and…
North Las Vegas will soon begin licensing brew pubs and other liquor manufacturing businesses. Because North Las Vegas does not currently have any regulations in place for any category of liquor manufacturer, it is the only jurisdiction in Southern Nevada that does not have operating breweries or brew pubs. The North Las Vegas City Council…
On August 20th, the Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force approved action plans requiring certain liquor licensees to remain closed or otherwise restricted. Notably, the Task Force extended the closures of bars, pubs, taverns, breweries, distilleries, and wineries in Elko, Washoe, and Clark Counties. Bars in Nye County outside the town of Pahrump may re-open. However,…
On August 4, 2020, the Clark County Board of County Commissioners approved a temporary ordinance capping restaurant delivery fees. This ordinance is the first of its kind in Nevada and follows a new trend in major cities across the United States. The Commissioners approved the fee cap unanimously under their emergency powers. The ordinance will…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt employers and the way that they traditionally do business, many companies are making changes to their workforce and compensation structure in order to manage their expenses. Nevada employers who are considering a decrease in employee compensation should make sure that they do so in compliance with relevant state…
Clark County Business License has announced that it is temporarily suspending late penalties and fees and other disciplinary actions for Clark County businesses while the community deals with the impacts of the Coronavirus. Specifically, the following actions will be taken: 1. Penalties and late fees will not be assessed on business licenses that become due…
In response to our requests on behalf of our clients the City of Las Vegas now will allow curbside pickup of alcohol with food orders for certain retailers. Click here for more info.
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, many employers are allowing employees to work from home in order to facilitate social distancing and ensure compliance with state and local government orders. It is important that employers document their policies with respect to employees who telecommute to limit potential liability and make sure that expectations are…
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…
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