Let’s face it, lawyers get a bad rap. There are more attorney jokes than there are about any other profession. They are usually funny, but almost never paint the lawyer in a good light. As with any industry, there are bad actors in the legal field, but the vast majority of attorneys are hard-working, professional, knowledgeable and put the best interest of their clients … [Read more...] about Did you hear the one about the attorney that walked into the bar?
Redefining Money
In March of this year, Assemblywoman Shea Backus introduced Assembly Bill 231 (AB231) which proposes updates to The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Those “updates” include a change to the definition of money. The bill proposes that money be defined as, “a medium of exchange that is currently authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government. The term includes a … [Read more...] about Redefining Money
Now Is Not the Time To Raise Taxes
A bill in for consideration at the Nevada Legislature, SB96, would raise the annual cap on property taxes. The bill was introduced by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development and presented by Senator Dina Neal (D). With Nevadans struggling to feed their families and many businesses barely meeting payroll, now is not the time to raise taxes. Currently, there … [Read more...] about Now Is Not the Time To Raise Taxes
Let’s Go Nuclear
“Modern nuclear power plants are safe contrary to what people may think.” – Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla and SpaceX The idea of nuclear power conjures up images of Chernobyl, Ukraine, Three Mile Island, United States and Fukushima, Japan in many people’s minds. The fear is real….and unreasonable. But, as we all know, perception is often inaccurate and when we act (or neglect to … [Read more...] about Let’s Go Nuclear
Time to Get Real
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Nevada, and the entire Southwest is in the midst of a severe drought. January’s rain has helped, but in the overall scheme of things, it’s just a drop in the bucket. A long term solution is needed. Unfortunately, many of the states who share water resources with Nevada have buried their head in the sand in regard to water … [Read more...] about Time to Get Real