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Jan
31
Real Property dispute over penthouse price results in Defense Verdict
Senior Shareholder Mike Stoberski and associate attorney Emily Montgomery obtained a defense verdict after a two week jury trial in a real estate matter where the Plaintiffs were suing their real estate agent and broker alleging that they purchased a top floor penthouse unit in 2009 and paid too much money for the unit. The jury determined that the unit was worth what the Plaintiffs paid for it in 2009 and suffered no damages as a result of any of the conduct of their agent and broker.
Dec
11
AV Preeminent Rated Top Law Firm
Olson Cannon & Gormley is an AV Preeminent rated law firm and has been ranked a top law firm for 3 years in a row by Martindale-Hubbell.
Oct
28
9th Circuit affirms Summary Judgment on behalf of Clark County, Nevada
Shareholder Felicia Galati obtained summary judgment in an age discrimination case on behalf of Clark County, Nevada. Plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the County committed any acts of discrimination or that any conduct was considered pretext for unlawful discrimination.
Oct
14
VEGASINC Top Lawyers 2013, Best of in Southern Nevada
Congratulations to James R. Olson, Walter R. Cannon, John E. Gormley and Michael E. Stoberski for their inclusion in VEGASINC Top Lawyers 2013, The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada.
Apr
8
ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
Senior Shareholder Michael Stoberski was defending a major retailer in a slip and fall case. After a suggestion of death on the record was filed, Mr. Stoberski successfully obtained dismissal of the underlying case due to Plaintiffs failing to timely substitute a personal representative. Plaintiffs appealed the case, and on April 8, 2013 the Nevada Supreme Court dismissed Plaintiffs’ appeal.
Mar
4
NO LIABILITY FOR FERAL ANIMALS
On March 4, Senior Shareholder James Olson obtained summary judgment on a claim that a business owner was liable for injuries to a window washer who claimed pigeons caused him to fall from a a ladder sustaining injuries. The District Court agreed with Mr. Olson that the pigeons were feral animals, that the owner had no control over animals, and no liability existed on the part of the owner.
Sep
25
WELCOME TO OLSON CANNON GORMLEY
Olson Cannon & Gormley is one of Nevada’s oldest and most respected law firms. For over 50 years Olson Cannon & Gormley has taken pride in being a ‘True Nevada Law Firm’. The firm is able to satisfy its clients’ desires for continuity and stability, while maintaining the cutting edge of legal representation. The firm enjoys a rich history of handling virtually any kind of commercial and liability litigation. As long time Nevadans, the Firm’s attorneys know the judges and what is important to them in litigated cases. While the …
Sep
1
FIRM OBTAINS VICTORY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Shareholder Mike Stoberski and Senior Associate Chris Richardson scored a victory in favor of a small Non-Profit Company which was being sued for alleged copyright infringement. The Center for Intercultural Organizing (CIO) educates its members on national issues involving immigration. After posting an article on its website from a Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper story, an entity named Righthaven filed suit without warning claiming ownership of the copyrights to the story, and alleging improper use by CIO. Mike and Chris successfully obtained summary judgment and Federal District Court Judge Mahan …