Strip Clubs Sue the State of Nevada Over Entertainment Taxes
Published on February 24, 2015, by Matthew Sharp
News
A lawsuit filed by a number of Las Vegas strip clubs, alleging a violation of their dancers’ First Amendment rights, will be heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Washington Post reports that eight strip clubs have joined in filing the lawsuit against the Nevada Department of Taxation, concerning a 2003 tax levied by the state legislature. The “entertainment tax” was placed on food and drinks sold at the clubs, as well as cover fees for entrance. Under the threat of criminal prosecution for non-payment, the strip clubs [...]
$1.3 Million Awarded in Entertainer’s Personal Injury Lawsuit
Published on May 1, 2014, by Matthew Sharp
Verdict
A stand-up comic will receive $1.3 million from a Las Vegas hotel and casino where he suffered a leg injury during a 2007 performance. The Grio reports that 61-year-old George Wallace, a comedian known for his friendship and professional relationship with comic and television star Jerry Seinfeld, has seen a 2-week hearing end in his favor, after testifying about the injury that left him permanently hobbled. Wallace was performing at a private corporate event, sponsored by HSBC Card Services, Inc., at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the [...]
