Alaska Legal Guides - Page 3
Modifying Alimony After Losing a North Slope Oil & Gas Job in Alaska
Working in Alaska's oil and gas industry is famously lucrative, but it is also highly volatile. Rotational workers on the North Slope, Prudhoe Bay, or offshore rigs often earn six-...
Alaska Native Student Rights: Legally Wearing Traditional Regalia at High School Graduations
High school graduation is a monumental milestone for families across Alaska. For Alaska Native and Indigenous students in communities ranging from Anchorage and Fairbanks to Bethel...
Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDR) in Alaska: Saving IEP and 504 Students from Expulsion
When a student with special needs exhibits challenging behavior, it is often a cry for help or a direct symptom of their disability. Unfortunately, many school districts in Alaska...
Challenging DOT Inspection Violations: Load Securement and Equipment Failures in Alaska
Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle in Alaska requires intense mechanical diligence. The steep grades, extreme sub-zero temperatures, and rough terrain take a massive toll...
Fighting Hours of Service (HOS) and Logbook Violations for CDL Drivers in Alaska
Driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in Alaska is unlike anywhere else in the United States. Truck drivers face brutal winter weather, immense distances between towns, and trea...
Mergers and Joint Ventures with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs): M&A Compliance Guide
Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are economic powerhouses, not just in Alaska, but across the global federal contracting landscape. Created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement...
Cell Phone and Screen Device Tickets in Alaska: Hands-Free Laws, Fines, and Exceptions
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents nationwide, and Alaska has responded by implementing some of the strictest screen device laws in the coun...
Suing an Out-of-State Vendor or Supplier in Alaska: Long-Arm Jurisdiction Explained
Operating a business in Alaska often means relying on a massive, complex supply chain stretching into the "Lower 48" and beyond. When an out-of-state vendor in Texas, Washington, o...
How to Recover from Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) Identity Theft in Alaska
Every eligible Alaskan looks forward to the annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Unfortunately, because the application process is largely handled online, it is a prime target for...
Title Washing and Salvage Fraud: Out-of-State Wrecks Sold as 'Clean' in Alaska
Due to the limited supply of used cars in Alaska, dealerships frequently import vehicles from the Lower 48. While many of these are legitimate, a dark segment of the auto industry...
How to Form a Commercial Fishing LLC in Alaska: Vessels, Crew, and CFEC Permits
Commercial fishing in Alaska is not just a job; it is a challenging and lucrative way of life. Whether you are seining for salmon in Bristol Bay, longlining for halibut in the Gulf...
The Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection in Alaska: Defeating Zombie Debts
Imagine receiving a terrifying lawsuit in the mail for a credit card debt you haven't thought about in seven years. Debt collectors frequently buy old, legally uncollectible accoun...
Can Debt Collectors Take Your Alaska PFD? Legal Exemptions and Protection Strategies
For many Alaskans, the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is an essential financial lifeline used to pay for winter heating oil, home repairs, or family essentials. However, if you fall...
Does the Alaska Lemon Law Apply to Used Cars and 'As-Is' Vehicles?
Buying a used car in Alaska is incredibly common. With the high cost of living and the rugged terrain testing every vehicle's limits, many Alaskans look to the pre-owned market in...
How Much Does a Lemon Law Attorney Cost in Alaska? Fee-Shifting and Magnuson-Moss Rights
When you are stuck with a defective vehicle in Alaska, the last thing you want to worry about is how you are going to afford a lawyer to fight a multi-billion dollar auto manufactu...
How to File a Lemon Law Claim in Alaska: Timelines and Written Notice Requirements
Buying a brand-new car in Alaska should offer peace of mind, especially when you need reliable transportation to navigate harsh winters and long stretches of highway between Anchor...
The 'Blue Pencil' Rule: Can Alaska Courts Rewrite Your Non-Compete?
Employment contracts are frequently drafted to heavily favor the company. When an employer asks you to sign a non-compete agreement, they often cast the widest net possible-banning...
Qui Tam and False Claims Act: How Alaska Healthcare Workers Can Expose Medicaid Fraud
Healthcare fraud is a multi-billion dollar problem that drains critical resources from taxpayers and harms vulnerable patients. In Alaska, where medical costs are astronomically hi...
How Alaska Public Employees Are Protected Under AS 39.90.100 (Alaska Whistleblower Act)
Working for the state or a local municipality in Alaska comes with a strong sense of public duty. Whether you are maintaining icy roads, protecting citizens, or educating the next...
What to Do If the State of Alaska Administratively Dissolves Your Business
Running a business in Alaska requires keeping up with strict administrative deadlines. If you miss them, the consequences are severe. When the Alaska Division of Corporations, Busi...
Notice of Controversion in Alaska Workers' Comp: What to Do When Your Claim Is Denied
Sustaining an injury on the job in Alaska is stressful enough without the added burden of an insurance denial. Under Alaska Stat. § 23.30.155, if your employer or their insurance c...
The True Cost of a First-Time DUI in Alaska: Fines, Fees, and Hidden Expenses
Being arrested for Operating Under the Influence (OUI/DUI) in Alaska is a financially devastating event. While many residents in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau worry about the po...
Unpaid Overtime for North Slope and Rotational Oil & Gas Workers in Alaska
Working on Alaska's North Slope is one of the most grueling and unique jobs in the world. From Prudhoe Bay to the National Petroleum Reserve, oil and gas workers endure extreme wea...
How Alaska’s 8-Hour Daily Overtime Rule Impacts Shift Workers and Employers
If you work an hourly job in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, understanding how your paycheck is calculated is vital to protecting your livelihood. Many workers assume that overtim...