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Mexican Immigration to Las Vegas in the 1990s: The Tequila Crisis
Written by Roberto, Lex Tecnica Law Clerk The Tequila Crisis of 1994-1995: How a currency collapsed in December 1994 created a large Mexican diaspora in Las Vegas. As a member of the Mexican American community, I have often wondered why my parents and the parents of my friends immigrated to America when they did. This blog post attempts to answer a part of that question. As a member of the Mexican American community, I have often wondered why Mexican immigration to Las Vegas
Roberto Santiago-Garcia
3 days ago4 min read


The Nevada Divorce Process: What You Need to Know
Written by Emily Hong, Lex Tecnica Law Clerk Note: This constitutes free legal information for educational purposes and not legal advice. For your specific situation, always consult a licensed attorney. Going through the Nevada divorce process is one of the hardest things a person can face - emotionally, financially, and legally. The good news? You don't need a law degree to understand how it works in Nevada. This guide breaks it all down in plain language, so you know what
Emily Hong
Apr 155 min read


Champagne Problems: Copyright Ownership and the Right to Publicity
Written by Brennan Paterson, Lex Tecnica Law Clerk The ongoing federal lawsuit Taylor v. Jamie Nelson Studios LLC , No. 2:25-cv-12069 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 22, 2025) spotlights a concept that may surprise photographers and other artists: even when a photographer owns the copyright to their images, the way those images are marketed and sold can still result in legal challenges. This case, brought by Australian punk singer Amy Taylor, centers on a series of photographs of Taylor shot
Brennan Paterson
Apr 64 min read


Avoiding Ambiguity: Why Word Choice Matters in Legal Writing
Written by: Tyler Hurst, Lex Tecnica Law Clerk Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” That principle applies to legal writing as much as any other kind of writing. Clear legal writing is not simplistic. It is disciplined. It reflects a strong command of both the subject matter and the reader’s needs. Good legal writing is not just about sounding polished or professional. It is about clarity. Whether the
Tyler Hurst
Mar 315 min read
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