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Alaska Employment Law

Covers employment and labor law in Alaska. By William Schendel.

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Nov 21
The Weekend: Ray Davies, in Concert

Raymond Douglas Davies, Tuesday night at the Berklee Performance Center 1. Boy, were there ever a lot of old people there, even a wheelchair contingent. More trips to the bathroom at a concert than I ever saw in my life. My daughter was the second youngest person there. Memo to self: Go see some current band [...] Posted on November 21, 2009 at 02:21 am by Dean Hanley
Nov 19
9th Cir: Rehab Act Protects Independent Contractors

Does &#xc2&#xa7 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. &#xc2&#xa7 794, extend to a claim of discrimination brought by an independent contractor? The 9th Circuit (per Judge Bybee) says Yes. In order to answer that question, we must decide whether &#xc2&#xa7 504(d), which refers to "the standards applied under title I of the Americans with Disabilities [...] Posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:46 pm by Will Schendel
Nov 19
9th Cir: Kozinski on Benefits for Same Sex Federal Judicial Employees

Two days ago it was Judge Stephen Reinhardt. Now 9th Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski takes another step beyond Reinhardt's order for compensatory relief, and orders OPM to stop interfering with his orders, and directs Blue Cross/Blue Shield to enroll the federal judicial employee's same-sex spouse in the health plan. In the Matter of Karen Golinski, 2009 WL [...] Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:00 am by Will Schendel

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Construction Law Blog

Covers construction litigation and legislation in Washington, Alaska and Oregon. By Ahlers & Cressman PLLC.

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Nov 11
Micro construction

This is the world's biggest train set which covers 1,150 square meters (12,380 square feet), features almost six miles of track and is still not complete. Twin brothers Frederick and Gerrit Braun, 41, began work on the 'Miniatur Wunderland' in 2000. The set covers six regions including America , Switzerland , Scandinavia , Germany and the Austrian Alps The American section features giant models of the Rocky Mountains, Everglades, Grand Canyon ... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:00 pm
Nov 10
Corps of Engineers Reduces The Chance of Green River Flooding from 33% to 4%

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that repairs to the Howard Hanson Dam have dramatically reduced the chance of flooding in the Green River Valley this winter. The installation of a grout curtain in the dam is slowing the seepage through a damaged abutment. The Corps of Engineers' officials indicated that if heavy rains raised the water levels in the dam, the Corps of Engineers may have to release water so that the dam does not collapse. The Green River Valley is the West Coast's second... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:06 am by John P. Ahlers
Nov 8
A 12 STORY BUILDING IN CHINA LYING ON THE GROUND

/**/ (1) An underground garage was being dug on the south side, to a depth of 4.6 meters. (2) The excavated dirt was being piled up on the north side, to a height of 10 meters. (3) The building experienced uneven lateral pressure from south and north. (4) This resulted in a lateral pressure of 3,000 tons, which was greater than what the pilings could tolerate. Thus the building toppled over in the southerly direction. Posted on November 8, 2009 at 04:00 pm

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Alaska Law Blog

Alaska Law Blog covers commercial, business, banking, construction, engineering, real estate, and employment law litigation. By the Anchorage, Alaska Litigation Law Firm of Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon.

http://www.alaskalawblog.com/

Oct 2
A Rogue Blog Post

The Alaska Law Blog is completely apolitical. We withhold our campaign contributions from the left and the right in equal measure. We have no agenda, save that which advances the cause of unmuddied legal thinking in the Last Frontier. But sometimes, . . . sometimes the political circus overwhelms our studied apathy. The announcement yesterday on former Governor Sarah Palin's new book, Going Rogue: An American Life, and the frenzy thereby unleashed, have overtopped the restraints we have... Posted on October 2, 2009 at 04:49 pm by Jerome H. Juday
Sep 30
Civil Rule 68 Offers of Judgment Must Be In Good Faith In Both Timing And Amount

Under Alaska Civil Rule 68, a litigant who beats their offer of judgment at trial can recover additional attorney's fees and costs. On Friday, September 25, 2009, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that an offer of judgment must be reasonable and good faith in both timing and amount before the penal provisions of Civil Rule 68 can be imposed. In Beal v. McGuire , an offer of judgment for $1 was held to not be a bona fide attempt to settle the case because of its small amount and timing. The offer... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 08:42 pm by Christopher J. Slottee
Aug 26
ACG Lawyers Selected For 2010 Best Lawyers In America

Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers In America. Best Lawyers In America is the oldest peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. Bruce E. Gagnon was named as a Best Lawyer in the areas of alternative dispute resolution, bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, corporate law, professional malpractice law, real estate law, and securities law. Mr. Gagnon has been listed as a... Posted on August 26, 2009 at 02:38 pm by Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc.

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The Polar Digress

Covers feminism in Alaska, Alaskan and general family law policy, child and parent-raising, and the meaning of life.

http://thepolardigress.blogspot.com

Mar 31
2 Boys Found Dead; Mom Rips the Courts...

2 Boys Found Dead; Mom Rips the Courts - March 31, 2009 - Illinois (Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune article:) Amy Leichtenberg worried this day would come, and she begged the judicial system to prevent it. In court documents dating back to 2005, she detailed her estranged husband's threats against her family and fought unsuccessfully to keep him from having unsupervised visits with their two sons. Michael Connolly violated the orders of protection against him six times, police records said,... Posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:29 am by Copper Cursive
Dec 15
Mad Magazine's "Clueless" Game Here's...

Mad Magazine's "Clueless" Game Here's one I'll pass on this Christmas. At least in the old version Miss Scarlet was a likeable villain. Double click to enlarge so you can read the fine print. Posted on December 15, 2008 at 12:46 pm by Copper Cursive
Dec 5
Florida: Family therapist charged with...

Florida: Family therapist charged with domestic battery Florida: Miami Beach psychiatrist linked to prostitution bust Colorado: Psychotherapist lied about qualifications North Dakota: Former state mental hospital psychologist pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography Blogger's Note from the article: "Belanger often was asked to testify in court on whether convicted sex offenders were dangerous and should be confined indefinitely for psychiatric treatment. He was an expert witness in... Posted on December 5, 2008 at 05:44 pm by Copper Cursive

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Maritime Injury Law Blog

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels. By Beard, Stacey, Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP.

http://blog.maritimelawyer.us/

Nov 17
JURY AWARDS SEAMAN 1.3 MILLION IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST ICICLE SEAFOODS FOR FAILURE TO PAY MAINTENANCE AND CURE

A Washington State King County jury has awarded total damages in the amount of $1.6 million dollars to a crewman injured on an Alaska fish processor owned by Icicle Seafoods. $1.3 million dollars of the award was for punitive damages for Icicles' wilful and wanton failure to pay maintenance and cure benefits as required by Federal law. Mr. Clausen, the injured crewman, was represented by Jim Jacobsen of the Seattle based maritime injury law firm of Beard Stacey & Jacobsen. In February of... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:18 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP
Nov 17
TRIDENT LOSES BID TO PURCHASE FISH PROCESSING FACILITY ON ADAK ISLAND IN ALASKA

In mid-November, in a U.S. Federal Bankruptcy proceeding, Trident Seafoods lost a bid to purchase a Fish Processing Facility on Adak Island in Alaska. Trident was out bid by a competing purchaser, Adak Fisheries, who bid $488,000 plus assumption of $6.7 million dollars in pending bank loans. Trident reportedly offered $2 million but was unwilling to take on the debt as part of their bid. The deal may make it possible for the plant to open as early as January 2010. Posted on November 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP
Nov 16
SAFETY IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON COMMERCIAL CRAB FISHING FLEET LAGGING BEHIND INDUSTRY

Operation "Safe Crab" has been set in motion on the Washington and Oregon coasts in an attempt to limit further deaths in the commercial crab fishery. In November, the Coast Guard will be conducting dock-side examinations throughout the Northwest ports for the safety of the crab fleet. These inspections will be limited mostly to inspection of life rafts, epirbs, and survival suits. The Washington and Oregon commercial crab fishery has a high incidence of deadly accidents. This may be the result... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:24 pm by Beard Stacey Trueb & Jacobsen, LLP

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Covers automobile injuries, aviation claims, brain & spinal cord injuries, drug claims, bad faith insurance, product liability and psychological injuries. By the Anchorage, Alaska Personal Injury Law Group at Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon.

http://www.alaskainjurylawblog.com/

Oct 20
American Roulette: Contaminated Diet Supplements

The most recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has directly called upon Congress to give the FDA the requisite authority and resources to regulate diet supplements. The article is written by Dr. Pieter Cohen, of Cambridge Hospital, and emphasized some alarming statistics: &#xe2€&#xa2More than half of the adult population, about 114 million people, consume dietary supplements. &#xe2€&#xa2The majority of consumers mistakenly believe that dietary supplements are approved by a government agency --... Posted on October 20, 2009 at 01:09 pm by Richard E. Vollertsen
Sep 25
Alaska Personal Injury Law Group Attorney Included in "Best Lawyers in America"

Neil O'Donnell of the Alaska Personal Injury Law Group has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. O'Donnell was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in the area of product liability litigation. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on rigorous peer-review surveys. Mr. O'Donnell has now been listed in Best Lawyers for several years. Mr. O'Donnell practices in the area of product liability and personal injury litigation, business tort litigation, and... Posted on September 25, 2009 at 05:44 pm by Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc.
Aug 28
New Study Finds Trucking Companies, Unsafe Trucks Causing Injuries and Deaths

America's highways are unsafe because trucking companies routinely violate safety standards, keeping unsafe trucks and drivers on the road. These are not minor violations, but include practices like routinely overloading trucks, failing to maintain brakes and tires, using unqualified and untrained drivers, and paying drivers in a way that encourages them to exceed speed limits and driving hour limits. Given the crucial role of brakes, it is hard to comprehend that defective brakes account for... Posted on August 28, 2009 at 01:51 pm by W. Michael Moody

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Alaskablawg

Covers law and life in the last frontier.

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Mar 10
Mug Shots on Parade

Greg Beato writes about how mug shots erode the presumption of innocence in a thought-provoking article. I must admit that I check out the weekly roundup on The Smoking Gun on occasion. After reading this article, I will no longer do so. Posted on March 10, 2009 at 11:21 pm by Steve Wells
Feb 27
Innocence Before the Supreme Court

I haven't blogged recently because I've been absolutely swamped, but I wanted to take a brief moment to talk about a case coming up before the US Supreme Court on Monday. The case is District Attorney's Office for the Third Judicial District, et al. v. Osborne. William Osborne was convicted of a sex assault in 1997. The best DNA tests available at the time showed he was among the 16% of the African-American population who could have left the semen. He has proclaimed his innocence. The case was... Posted on February 27, 2009 at 03:05 pm by Steve Wells
Jan 10
Alaska and the Death Penalty

We in Alaska are fortunate to not have the death penalty. We have not had it for about 50 years. I am glad we don't have it. While that may seem obvious as a defense attorney, I can say that I grew up a strong believer in it. However, day after day working in the criminal justice system has shown me what a lot of people already know: there are a great many problems with the death penalty. Now, though, Alaska appears to be re-opening the debate. This year, a legislator has introduced a bill to... Posted on January 10, 2009 at 10:31 am by Steve Wells

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Alaska Backwoods Lawyer

Covers the practice of consumer rights law from the Alaska wilderness. By Paul H. Bratton.

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Nov 21
Alaska Supreme Court- Debt Collectors Must Litigate Fairly in Alaska

In a case closely watched by consumer groups and the debt collection industry, the Alaska Supreme Court handed down a decision yesterday stating Because we conclude that it would not unconstitutionally burden the defendants' petitioning activities to require them to litigate debt collection claims in a fair manner, we reverse the dismissal of Pepper's complaint. The court in deciding Pepper v. Routh Crabtree APC (available at sp-6437.pdf (application/pdf Object) ) held that acts by the debt... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 01:45 am by Paul Bratton, Lawyer & Judy Price, Paralegal
Oct 5
Acidic Arctic Seawater & Declining Yukon King Salmon Runs

Yesterday's Guardian reports that Arctic seas turn to acid, putting vital food chain at riskRobin McKie, science editor Carbon-dioxide emissions are turning the waters of the Arctic Ocean into acid at an unprecedented rate, scientists have discovered. Research carried out in the archipelago of Svalbard has shown in many regions around the north pole seawater is likely to reach corrosive levels within 10 years. The water will then start to dissolve the shells of mussels and other shellfish and... Posted on October 5, 2009 at 02:17 am by Paul Bratton, Lawyer & Judy Price, Paralegal
Sep 25
Talking Sense About Invasion Biology - Are Herbicides Really Necessary to Save Alaska from Immigrant Plants?

Immigrant species aren't all bad - opinion - 25 September 2009 - New Scientist Today's opinion piece online at New Scientist is an important critique of the "science" that is relied upon to support the herbiciding of every plant that is expanding its range in this time of global climate change. As Professor Davis, author of Invasion Biology, concludes It is crucial that we distinguish harm from mere change so that we can spend scarce human and economic capital wisely. Davis is quite clear that... Posted on September 25, 2009 at 08:58 am by Paul Bratton, Lawyer & Judy Price, Paralegal

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Alaska Divorce Blog

Covers divorce, custody, and other family law issues in Alaska. Published by Peggy Roston, Esq.

http://www.alaskadivorceblog.com/

Jul 25
Tips To Help You Avoid Sky Rocketing Attorney's Fees

Divorce litigation is extremely expensivie. Your attorney will charge you for the time he or she spends writing and responding to letters, emails, and motions. Some of the time your attorney has to spend on your case is unavoidable. But there are a few things that you can do to help your attorney handle your case in a cost-effective manner. &#xe2€&#xa2 Communicate by e-mail rather than by telephone. Telephone calls tend to be more expensive because of the pleasantries exchanged before you and your... Posted on July 25, 2009 at 01:47 pm
Jul 21
The Financial Commitment to Your Case: What You Need to Know When You Hire An Attorney.

An attorney usually sits down with a new client at the very beginning of the case to talk about how the client is going to pay for the cost of the case. The financial arrangement and scope of representation is usually set out in a legal services agreement. Most attorneys require their clients to make a deposit towards the cost of legal fees. This deposit is is called a retainer. Some attorneys keep the retainer in trust as a deposit towards the last invoice. Other attorneys subtract the amount... Posted on July 21, 2009 at 01:39 pm
Jul 6
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SETTLE YOUR CASE

I was in court in a settlement conference recently. The trial judge made several points, which every party trying to settle their case must understand: &#xe2€&#xa2 In order to reach a settlement in any type of dispute, each party must be willing to make concessions. To make concession means each party must be willing to give up something in order to attain something. &#xe2€&#xa2 It is unreasonable to expect a party to settle for a property division, which represents their worst outcome at trial. It is... Posted on July 6, 2009 at 06:37 pm

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LawyerOn! The Contract Attorney's...

LawyerOn! The Contract Attorney's Blog

Covers outsourcing legal work, solo and small firms, and law practice management. By Kimberley Alderman.

http://contractattorneys.wordpress.com/

Jun 1
Where have all the flowers gone?

I've been pretty actively busy in recent months so my posts have slowed to a near trickle. Please enjoy the old posts and information, and do still feel free to contact me directly, but FYI I am no longer updating the blog. Priorities and all that jazz. You know how it goes. Lawyer [...] Posted on June 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm by Kimberly Alderman
May 15
Growth in Contract Lawyering

A new article on NLJ features one of my favorite online lawyer-friends Lisa Solomon. Check out Downturn May Have an Upside for Contract Attorneys. Posted on May 15, 2009 at 12:31 pm by Kimberly Alderman
Mar 27
A Tribute to the Cold Call, and an Update on My New Gig

A few weeks ago I decided I need to get out from the home office and do some in-person lawyering. This was partly motivated by having been in DC for a three-week trial (which re-inflamed my courtroom itch) and partly because I found myself feel like a cooped up housewife descending into madness. [...] Posted on March 27, 2009 at 07:15 am by Kimberly Alderman