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Regulators holding off to let court rule in Watanabe case: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; Back in May, a high roller went public with his allegations that Harrah’s Entertainment not only kept him drunk but provided him drugs to induce his massive gambling losses.
Police ask DA to seek criminal neglect charges against Desai: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Metro detectives late Tuesday handed the district attorney’s office the brunt of their criminal investigation into last year’s hepatitis C outbreak, for what is expected to be a groundbreaking prosecution.
Police probe of clinic cases in hepatitis outbreak nears end: Prosecutors expected to get results next month; Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; At long last, Metro Police are winding down one of the Las Vegas Valley’s most complicated and anticipated criminal investigations in recent years.
High court removes judge from bench, at least for now: Vegas lawyer wins year-long fight for ‘integrity of the constitution’; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009; For the past 12 months Las Vegas attorney Robert Lueck has been telling anyone who would listen that Robert Teuton was illegally serving as a Family Court judge. Teuton had not been on the ballot in the next general election after his August 2008 judicial appointment, and that was a violation of the state constitution, Lueck argued.
Bankruptcy trustee: Leave the hepatitis claims to us: Move to handle Desai cases outside district court riles plaintiffs; Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; The massive assortment of lawsuits over last year’s hepatitis outbreak could be taking another detour.
Scientology foe’s arrest raises issue of rights: Authorities feared his opposition crossed line, threatened violence; Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009; The arrest of a member of an anti-Scientology group on terrorism-related charges last month thrust Las Vegas into the forefront of a worldwide dispute between the group and the celebrity-laden church.
Ex-lawyer cited by police after sting at his office: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Just two days after the Sun reported that he was facing felony theft charges, former attorney Charles Radosevich landed in more trouble with the law.
Magistrate: No misconduct in tattoo parlor gun sting: ‘Marijuana’ smoked by one was fake called Wizard Weed; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; After more than a year of weighing evidence, U.S. Magistrate George Foley has absolved federal agents of wrongdoing in a 15-month firearms sting at a local tattoo parlor.
Disbarred lawyer practiced law, took money from clients, authorities say: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009; Charles Radosevich is not a licensed lawyer, but he has been playing one in Clark County for years, authorities allege. The law finally caught up to him last week, when the district attorney’s office filed felony theft charges against Radosevich for allegedly pocketing nearly $190,000 from people who say they were paying him to be their attorney.
County will again fight a move to add judges: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; Clark County is heading into yet another tug-of-war with its court system over money.

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Federal prosecutors appeal dismissal of case against lawyer Noel Gage: Monday, July 14, 2008; The U.S. Attorney’s office today filed notice it was appealing the dismissal of its fraud case against personal injury lawyer Noel Gage.
New chief court executive officer: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Judge rules against federal government in Crazy Horse Too case: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Federal judge won’t rule on Crazy Horse Too fate until later this week: Monday, June 23, 2008; U.S. District Judge Philip Pro refused late this afternoon to order the U.S. Marshals Service to seek a temporary liquor license from the Las Vegas City Council to operate the Crazy Horse Too.
Buffalo Jim death ruled accidental; cocaine contributed to death: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Pacman pays debt; D.A. dropping criminal case: Friday, May 23, 2008
Prosecutors closing the case against Charles Barkley: Wednesday, May 21, 2008; Charles Barkley wired an additional $40,000 today to the Clark County district attorney's bad check unit, effectively putting an end to his $400,000 gambling debt dispute with Wynn Las Vegas.
"Buffalo" Jim found dead in hotel room: Monday, April 7, 2008; “Buffalo” Jim Barrier, a colorful wrestling promoter and auto mechanic who had a running feud with former Crazy Horse Too owner Rick Rizzolo, has died.
Veterans, Nellis personnel being checked for hepatitis: Thursday, March 20, 2008; Two local veterans who were treated at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada have tested positive for hepatitis C, Veterans Affairs officials reported.
Mistrial declared in federal trial of lawyer Noel Gage: Tuesday, March 18, 2008; Mistrial declared in federal trial of lawyer Noel Gage
After a week of deliberation, a jury was unable to agree on a verdict in the federal conspiracy and fraud trial of lawyer Noel Gage.

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