It’s officially election season in Alaska. As ballot measures for the November general election take shape, you may feel inspired to open your wallet to support or oppose a cause you care about. You likely know that the group receiving your money must report it...
Some companies wind up as targets of Alaska’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for suspected workers’ compensation lapses. This unit goes after companies that have flouted the rules and regulations of the workers’ compensation program to avoid paying workers’...
When Alaskans start thinking about estate planning, the first question is almost always: "How do I avoid probate?" Probate is the court-supervised legal process of administering a person’s estate by addressing their debts and distributing their belongings after they...
Struggling businesses may face numerous financial challenges. In some cases, outside parties might attempt to intervene in business operations if it fails to pay them what it owes. Creditors frustrated by non-payment might attempt to install a receiver by initiating...
Unpaid wages are among the top reasons that workers file lawsuits against their current or former employers. Miscommunication and unmet expectations are often the underlying causes of wage lawsuits brought by employees. In some cases, workers expect to receive a bonus...
Accidents are a part of life, but when they happen on your property, the legal implications can be complex. In Alaska, "premises liability" is the legal principle that determines whether a property owner is responsible for injuries sustained by someone else on their...
If a business owner knows there is a dangerous condition or a clear hazard on their property and does nothing to address it, they may be liable for any injuries someone suffers as a result. Business owners are required to take reasonable steps to keep their property...
Filing for bankruptcy can raise many concerns for business owners, including what happens to existing contracts and leases. This blog breaks down how bankruptcy can impact those agreements and outlines the options available to you moving forward. Does bankruptcy mean...
Many Alaska homeowners and condo associations are asking the same question: Can owners legally rent out their units on a short‑term basis (for example, on Airbnb or VRBO)? There is no simple answer. Courts around the country have reached different conclusions, and the...
Making the decision to file Chapter 11 is never an easy one – and the process is challenging. The terminology alone can be confusing. One term you may come across as a business owner going through the Chapter 11 process is “cramdown.” What exactly is it, and how can a...