Washoe County Business Court Grants Motion to Intervene
By Jerry Carter. A Washoe County Business Court Judge entered an Order Granting Motion to Intervene. The lawsuit involves a “One Nevada Transmission Line” project of which the intervenor, Great Basin Transmission South, LLC, is a majority owner. The Court determined that “Great Basin has a substantial interest in the subject matter of this litigation, by […]
Update–Shareholder Derivative Action Dismissed for Second Time
By Jerry Carter. In September 2012, we wrote about a Washoe County Business Court Order dismissing a shareholder derivative lawsuit against officers and directors of International Game Technology (“IGT”). The Court granted the plaintiff leave to amend the complaint. Now the amended complaint has been dismissed as well. See Order Dated January 9, 2013. The Business […]
Washoe County Business Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Enforcing Covenants Not to Compete
By Jerry Carter. A September 7, 2012 Order offers a glimpse into the circumstances under which a Washoe County Business Court will enforce, at least temporarily, a covenant not to compete. The Court found that two individuals signed covenants not to compete with the Plaintiff employer for one year following termination of their employment. The […]
Washoe County Business Court Overturns Citation Issued by the Nevada Transportation Authority
By Jerry Carter. The Nevada Transportation Authority (“NTA”) cited a business for advertising and performing moving services within the State of Nevada without holding the required license. The NTA later upheld the citation in an administrative hearing. However, the Washoe County Business Court entered an August 20, 2012 Order overturning the citation on the basis […]