NRS 357.170 – Limitation of actions; standard of proof; effect of certain findings of guilt in criminal proceeding on action.
1. An action pursuant to this chapter may not be commenced: (a) More than 3 years after the date on which the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, the fraudulent activity, but in no event more than 10 years after the fraudulent […]
NRS 357.180 – Award of expenses and attorney’s fees.
1. If the Attorney General, a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 or a private plaintiff prevails in or settles an action pursuant to NRS 357.080, the private plaintiff is entitled to a reasonable amount for expenses that the court finds were necessarily incurred, including reasonable costs, attorney’s fees and the fees […]
NRS 357.190 – “Recovery” defined.
As used in NRS 357.190 to 357.230, inclusive, “recovery” includes civil penalties and does not include any allowance of expenses or attorney’s fees. (Added to NRS by 1999, 827; A 2013, 1048)
NRS 357.200 – Distribution in certain actions to special account in State General Fund or to general fund of political subdivision.
1. If the Attorney General initiates an action pursuant to this chapter, 33 percent of any recovery must be paid into the State General Fund to the credit of a special account, for use by the Attorney General as appropriated or authorized by the Legislature in the investigation and prosecution of false claims. 2. If […]
NRS 357.110 – Attorney General or designee may elect to intervene in action by private plaintiff; motion to extend time for election.
1. Within 60 days after receiving a complaint and disclosure, the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 may intervene and proceed with the action or, for good cause shown, move the court to extend the time for his or her election whether to proceed. The motion may be […]
NRS 357.120 – Effect of intervention of Attorney General or designee in action by private plaintiff; motion to dismiss; settlement.
1. If the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 intervenes, the private plaintiff remains a party to an action pursuant to NRS 357.080. 2. The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee may move to dismiss the action for good cause. The private plaintiff must be notified of […]
NRS 357.130 – Effect of declination of Attorney General or designee to intervene in action by private plaintiff; authority for and effect of election by Attorney General or designee to intervene subsequently in such action.
1. If the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 elects not to intervene in an action pursuant to NRS 357.080, the private plaintiff has the same rights in conducting the action as the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee would have had. A copy of each pleading […]
NRS 357.022 – “Material” defined.
“Material” means having a natural tendency to influence or be capable of influencing the payment or receipt of money, property or services. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1043)
NRS 357.024 – “Obligation” defined.
“Obligation” means any established duty, regardless of whether the duty is a fixed duty, arising from: 1. An express or implied contractual relationship; 2. A relationship between a grantor and a grantee; 3. A relationship between a licensor and a licensee; 4. A fee-based or similar relationship; 5. A statute or regulation; or 6. The […]
NRS 357.026 – “Original source” defined.
“Original source” means a person: 1. Who voluntarily discloses to the State or a political subdivision the information on which the allegations or transactions in an action for a false claim are based before the public disclosure of the information; or 2. Who has knowledge of information that is independent of and materially adds to […]