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Las Vegas judge tosses Czech casino owner’s claim in poker lawsuit

A judge on Tuesday threw out a Czech casino owner’s counterclaims against the Aria and an Australian poker player over a multi-million dollar poker game. Lawyers for Leon Tsoukernik had alleged that he lost $3 million to a professional poker player because the casino plied him with alcohol.

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Nevada Supreme Court rulings favor HOAs

The state Supreme Court on Thursday issued two rulings bolstering homeowners associations’ ability to sell houses through foreclosure.

Philadelphia puts brakes on Uber

PHILADELPHIA — The city’s parking authority has lived up to its threats to impound vehicles and fine drivers participating in the UberX ride-sharing service.

Nevada Supreme Court: Sands info can stay confidential

The state Supreme Court ruled 5-0 on Thursday that the Las Vegas Sands does not have to give confidential company information to Steven Jacobs, the fired former president of Sands Macau.

Southern Wine & Spirits awarded $1.1 million in punitive damages

An eight-person jury on Thursday awarded giant distributor Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. nearly $1.1 million in punitive damages against two other companies that infringed upon several exclusive distribution deals, wrapping up a trial that began nearly a month ago.

Judge denies class-action against collection agency

U.S. District Court Judge James Mahan has denied plaintiff’s motion for class-action certification in a lawsuit against Nevada Association Services, a collection agency for homeowners associations.