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Jun 27, 2017

Understanding Electronic Signatures in 2017

By Timothy Wiseman Electronic signatures can be substantially more convenient than signing a physical document. Generally, the law will...

May 30, 2017

Nevada Real Estate Division Approves Morris Law Center Continued Education Course

Morris Law Center, a Las Vegas firm widely respected for its work in real estate law, won approval from a state agency to share its...

Apr 19, 2017

5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Attorney

We always say that if you think you need an attorney, you probably do, especially if you’re involved with real estate. Watch the full...

Apr 13, 2017

We’re Hiring!

You read that right! Morris Law Center is looking for a part-time receptionist position at our local law firm. Experience not required....

Mar 22, 2017

Update on the Unfolding Drama of HOA Foreclosures in 2017

By Timothy Wiseman Nevada law, in NRS 116.3316 – .3368 , grants a homeowners’ association (HOA) a true superpriority lien for certain...

Feb 14, 2017

Are there legal requirements for sleep?

By Kyle Martin The parallels between driving under the influence and driving while sleep deprived cannot be overlooked. Why is that? The...

Feb 6, 2017

Websites with User Generated Content Must Now Re-register Under the DMCA

By Timothy Wiseman The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is an important law for providers of online services or any website which...

Dec 12, 2016

Nevada’s New Gun Law Explained

It’s no surprise that emotions ran hot this autumn as voters decided the fate of the Nevada Background Checks for Gun Purchases...

Oct 20, 2016

Is it legal to take a selfie in a voting booth?

The elections are swiftly approaching and social media usage is on the rise, which has naturally made people start to wonder whether or...

Sep 13, 2016

Can an LLC’s assets be taken to satisfy an owner’s debts?

Generally, the law treats an entity, such as an LLC, as distinct from its owners. Normally, a person cannot be held directly responsible...

Aug 9, 2016

Can a partial payment force a creditor to cease collection efforts or halt a lawsuit to collect a de

Credit can offer tremendous flexibility for businesses or individuals in managing their finances. Debts can also be incurred in other...

Aug 4, 2016

When should an independent contractor become an employee?

The new test in Nevada: Effective June 2, 2015, S.B. 224 provides that a person is conclusively presumed to be an independent contractor...

Jul 27, 2016

‪‎MLC Live‬ Episode 16: Kim Kardashian‬ and ‪Kanye West‬’s Recent Release of a Recorded Convo

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Jul 25, 2016

Pokemon Go and Park Areas for Children Only

By Timothy A. Wiseman Pokemon Go is a wildly popular augmented reality game. People travel through the real world to reach locations that...

Jul 7, 2016

Is my neighbor’s short term vacation rental legal?

In recent years, there has been a proliferation of vacation rentals in the Las Vegas area. The rentals can be found on web sites and...

May 9, 2016

Business Litigation Success Story

Brian often serves as outside general counsel for business owners. Recently, one of his clients in Nevada was served with a lawsuit that...

May 2, 2016

Nevada HOA Foreclosure Law In 2016 After Ikon

Considering that our law firm represents a number of clients in regard to HOA Foreclosure, we are watching this area of law carefully....

Apr 22, 2016

April is Fair Housing Month! Here’s What You Need to Know

This year marks the 48th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (enacted April 11, 1968). ...

Apr 6, 2016

What happens if I buy a house and there is a tenant living there?

For a traditional sale in Nevada, the buyer takes subject to the lease agreement. In other words, the lease has to run out before you can...

Apr 4, 2016

Walt C. Testimonial of MLC Personal Injury Services

Walt is a real estate agent. He came to Sarah after he was injured in a slip and fall at a home he was showing to a client. Sarah was...