1872 Mining Law clarified in Nevada; lithium mine can proceed

The Interior Department announced it is taking steps to clarify mineral rights under the 1872 law to reflect the “realities of the 21st century.”

North Las Vegas man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud

The 24-year-old accused of collecting more than $1.1 million in fraudulent loans from the Paycheck Protection Program pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court.

 
Nevada wins big in another opioid lawsuit

Nevada has been awarded $151 million in an opioid related settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Tuesday.

 
Aces lose draft pick, Hammon suspended 2 games after probe

The WNBA suspended Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay Tuesday and rescinded the team’s 2025 first-round draft pick after violations uncovered.

AG brings Nevada big bucks in lawsuits

Nevada has won more than $455 million in lawsuit settlements since 2020, on everything from opioid litigation to consumer protection.