Memorial Day 2026

Scott ThorntonHistory, Holidays

US 433,124

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Memorial Day reminds us that generations of Americans gave their lives to defend this country and the principles upon which it was founded. Here in Las Vegas and throughout Southern Nevada, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. At The Thornton Firm, we proudly salute and remember … Read More

Presidents, Founders, and the American Patent System

Scott ThorntonHistory, Holidays, Old Patents

The First United States Patent signed by President George Washington

As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary and Presidents’ Day, it is a good time to reflect on our nation’s birth, and the legal institutions the founders worked to establish. The founding generation understood that independence required much more than separation from the British Crown. Independence required durable national systems that could support economic growth, encourage innovation, and operate across … Read More