By now, unless you’re living entirely off the grid and are disconnected from all forms of media, you may have seen images, articles, or even memes regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Perhaps some of your Facebook friends changed their profile picture to include the frame “I Support DACA.” Or, on the …
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True Religion Clothing Store Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to court documents, long-time jeans maker, True Religion, had over $547 million worth of liabilities and only around $243 in assets at the time of filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy earlier this month. To fans of True Religion clothing: don’t start sobbing yet. The store may not be riding off into the sunset at …
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Catholic High School, Bishop Gorman, files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
According to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy documents filed in federal bankruptcy court, J.A. Tiberti Construction Company’s $29 million arbitration award is the largest debt owed by Bishop Gorman’s landlord: Bishop Gorman Development Corp. The landlord refuses to take any responsibility for the debt-hole it has created and continues to blame the inability to pay construction costs …
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Immigration Fraud Schemes on the Rise, in Vegas and Beyond
According to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, two suspects are being charged with defrauding victims of thousands of dollars by selling them phony immigration documents. The Clark County grand jury indicted Ernesto Gerardo Fernandez-Carranza and Alicia Herrera on multiple felony charges of theft, possession or sale of a document or personal identifying information to establish …
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Gymboree Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The once-popular children’s clothing chain, Gymboree, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy this month in an attempt to lessen its debts. Representatives of the company shared that the retailer wishes to remain in business but will close up to 450 of its nearly 1,300 stores. The company’s goal is for a complete reorganization. This bankruptcy did …
Travel Ban Partially Reinstated
Just last month, the Supreme Court agreed to allow President Trump’s revised immigration travel ban go into effect for travelers. This reverses the actions of lower federal courts that had previously put the original, un-revised policy completely on hold. Many believe the court’s action gives Trump a partial victory. The Supreme Court Decides President Trump …
California Man Charged With Killing His 5-Year-Old Son During a Difficult Divorce and Custody Battle
If you saw the image of the little boy before his untimely demise, the sweetness of that image may still haunt you: his chubby cheeks, his innocent gaze, the silver cross hanging around his neck. What could have driven anyone, much less the boy’s father, to murder him following a day trip to Disneyland? An …
Seasonal Crime Increases
Some Violent Crimes Increase Around the Holidays Crime seems to be everywhere these days. One cannot turn on the nightly news without seeing a story about a robbery, burglary, murder, or some other violent crime. But just how prevalent is crime in our community? Many fear the worst and anticipate crime sprees increasing, especially with …
Mortgage Modifications
Changes to the Las Vegas Mortgage Modification Mediation Program The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada has just adopted uniform procedures for its Mortgage Modification Mediation Program pursuant to Administrative Order 2014-08. This program applies to Las Vegas Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings and all types of real property, commercial and residential. This …
Uber vs. Established Transportation
Legality of Uber in Las Vegas Uber is a technology pioneer, launching its ride-sharing business across many metropolitan areas throughout the nation. And it desperately wants to enter the largely untapped Las Vegas market. Uber recently opened its ride-sharing business to the Las Vegas community and was immediately hit with a legal battle that aims …