Jay Young | Retired Las Vegas, Nevada Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master
VIOLATION OF THE UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT NRS CHAPTER 600A In Nevada, the elements for a claim of misappropriation of trade secrets or violation of the uniform trade secrets act (known as the Nevada Trade Secrets Act or “NUTSA”) are: Plaintiff possesses a viable trade secret as part of its business, including but not limited…
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It is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against any person with respect to the person’s compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, sec, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and older), disability or national origin. Dennis v. Nevada, 282 F. Supp. 2d 1177, at…
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In Nevada, the elements for a claim of malicious prosecution are: Filing of criminal action; Lack of probable cause to commence prior action; Malice; Favorable termination of prior the action; and Causation and damages. LaMantia v. Redisi, 38 P.3d 877 (2002); Dutt v. Kremp, 111 Nev. 57 (1995); Chapman v. City of Reno, 85 Nev….
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A Living Will is different from a Living Trust and is different from a Will. A Living Will is a written statement instructing your family and doctor about what, if any, life-prolonging medical procedures you desire to be performed if your condition is terminal and there is no chance of recovery. In Nevada, it is…
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In Nevada, in order to qualify for the remedy of disgorgement of profits, one must plead and prove: Defendant owes another a fiduciary duty; Defendant has breached the fiduciary duty and profited thereby; Causation and damages; and Plaintiff is entitled to have Defendant disgorge profits which are the result of his breach. G.K. Las Vegas…
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In Nevada, a Lis Pendens is a document recorded with the recorder’s office giving all the world constructive notice that the plaintiff in a lawsuit claims an interest in certain real property. The recording of a lis pendens requires the filing of a lawsuit and that the lawsuit involves some claim legal interest in the…
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I have seen it many times. A company grows from the kitchen table to a storefront and builds a successful enterprise. The owner sweats and toils for years to build brand awareness and goodwill. Things are finally gaining momentum for the once struggling business and they feel they are about to “make it”. Then they…
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In Nevada, a “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care” is a signed, dated, and witnessed written instruction naming another person as your “agent” or “health care proxy” to make medical decisions for you if you should become unable to make them for yourself. The instrument may include instructions regarding any treatment you would desire…
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