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O.J. Simpson dies in Las Vegas at 76 after cancer battle
 

O.J. Simpson, the NFL great who was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife and her friend in one of the most notorious trials of the 20th century, and was later incarcerated in Nevada for an unrelated robbery, died of cancer.

Southern Nevada shoe seller still in battle with Crocs

Ten years on, almost as long as USA Dawgs has existed, and the Las Vegas Valley shoe seller still hashes out its war with clog giant Crocs in courts.

Federal investigation casts shadow on Nevada Gaming Commission member

The Sparks Nugget, overseen for 16 years by Nevada Gaming Commission member Michonne Ascuaga, is under a federal investigation for failing to implement effective anti-money laundering programs at the casino, according to court papers filed Wednesday in relation to the property’s 2013 sale.

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Las Vegas Sands renews effort to remove judge from wrongful termination case

Lawyers for Las Vegas Sands Tuesday filed a motion arguing that Chief District Judge David Barker prematurely denied their request to disqualify Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, who has presided over Steven Jacobs’ wrongful termination case for the past five years.

Nevada lawmakers address reforms of state construction defect law

CARSON CITY — Suggesting that Nevada’s construction defect law has benefited attorneys rather than homeowners, lawmakers and construction industry representatives testified in support of a bill Wednesday that they said would fix problems with the law.

Family behind Jerry’s Nugget gets deadline to round up financing

The Stamis family has two weeks to round up the financing to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy before the main lender gets a chance to oust them from their long-time ownership of locals casino Jerry’s Nugget.

Former Sands executive Weidner recounts final days with company

William Weidner’s turn on the witness stand Wednesday quickly skipped to his tumultuous final months as president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., culminating in his March 2009 departure.

Former Palms employee pleads guilty to fraud

A former Palms race and sports book employee pleaded guilty Monday in a betting scheme federal authorities say defrauded the resort of more than $800,000.

Architectural, engineering firm drawn into Harmon Hotel case

CityCenter’s new legal team recast the massive construction defects litigation surrounding the unfinished Harmon Hotel by pulling an architectural and an engineering firm into the case for the first time.

Connecticut firm shifts lawsuit from district to federal court

Attorneys for the Connecticut investment firm Five Mile Capital Partners have shifted a lawsuit against them concerning the foreclosure of the Town Square office and retail center to U.S. District Court.

Stallion Mountain Country Club case could hinge on key date

The critical date in determining whether former Stallion Mountain Country Club owner William Walters must pay damages to the buyers in a failed golf course sale could turn out to be Feb. 28, 2006.

Wynn tip policy said to violate state law

Steve Wynn’s 5-year-old tip-pooling program, which forces card dealers to share gratuities with their supervisors, violates Nevada law, a state District Court judge has ruled.