The Macau Metro Monitor, June 29, 2012
EX-SANDS EXEC ALLEGES PROSTITUTION IN MACAU SITES AP
Steve Jacobs alleges in court documents that Sheldon Adelson personally approved of prostitution and knew of other improper activity at his company's properties in the Chinese enclave. Brad Brian, an attorney representing LVS, called the allegations false and scurrilous. Jacobs alleges other documents that haven't been turned over include records of misuse of "blue card' work permits and the hiring of illegal workers in Macau; emails and records of Adelson controlling a "Chairman's Club" allowing favored members, including known or suspected organized crime figures, exclusive access to Sands China's most luxurious accommodations; and email requests from Adelson to a Macau lawmaker who Jacobs said was hired as outside counsel after Jacobs was fired.
The judge scheduled a July 13 hearing on possible sanctions against the company and its lawyers for failure to disclose to the other side and to hear that some documents sought by Jacobs' legal team had been brought from Macau to the U.S. more than a year ago.
QUESTIONS FIRST, DOCUMENTS AFTER Macau Business
Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez delayed Kazuo Okada’s request for Wynn Resorts Ltd’s books. A decision will only be made after the casino operator’s lawyers have a chance to question Mr Okada about his request, Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez ruled. She agreed with Wynn Resorts’ attorneys that the deposition was needed to determine if Mr Okada had a “proper purpose” for requesting Wynn records and books from as far back as 10 years ago.