Truvada is a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir used to treat and/or prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B in patients. Truvada has been used for over a decade to treat and prevent the spread of HIV, and although considered generally effective, it can potentially carry some serious negative side effects. While many people take Truvada without noticing these side effects, others have experienced severe kidney damage,...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, many more people have been staying at and working from home to abide by social distancing and quarantine guidelines. This has resulted in a year with far fewer drivers taking their cars out on the road than usual, a trend that is expected to continue as jobs continue to transition to remote settings and the pandemic wears on.
In response, some car insurance companies promised to adjust...
Some disabilities are invisible to the outside viewer, but that does not make them any less legitimate when it comes to disability claims. Depression and other mental or emotional disorders can qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Let’s break this definition down into the base components: A...
Austin Adams, a 17-year-old boy in a small Nevada town was vaping when his e-cigarette exploded in his face blowing a hole through his jaw. According to news reports, Adams traveled 250 miles with a bloody mouth, broken teeth and shattered jaw to a pediatric hospital in Utah with his mother. Doctors rushed him into surgery working to reconstruct and repair the boy's shattered jawbone.
Reports said Adams turned to electronic cigarettes or...
Are You Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Nevada? Take the Bankruptcy Means Test to Find Out
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test can determine if a Nevada petitioner’s income level and expenses are eligible to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The formula is designed to prevent individuals from Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they make enough money to pay down unsecured debts. If an individual does not qualify for Chapter 7 as deter
Probate Litigation in Nevada
Nevada Probate Attorneys Explain Undue Influence, Spousal Rights, Defective Wills and Trusts, and More Probate Litigation Matters
“Probate court litigation” is a broad term that umbrellas a variety of situations, all of which have to do with a person’s estate after he or she has passed away and the time comes to review their will or trust post-mortem. The process of probate litigation typically includes...
Child Custody: Tips for When Grandparents Seek Custody in Nevada
Many states have custody laws which allow a court to allocate the custody of an underage child to his or her grandparents, including Nevada. Since these laws can often infringe on the child’s biological parent’s basic rights to parent the child, the Nevada laws have to fit a compelling interest to protect the welfare and safety of the child, as well as comply with federal...
Different Types of Legal Adoption Available in Nevada
There are several different types of adoption to consider when adopting an underage minor in Nevada. The following list briefly describes the most commonly used methods in your state so that you can begin to understand which form will be the best fit for you and your family.
Adoption through an Agency
This is a form of adoption which involves the placement of an underage minor with assigned...