There is often a lot of confusion around HIPAA and the protections that it offers. This often starts with the spelling, so it's wise to note that HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. But the confusion goes far beyond that....
As an employer, you probably have a compensation plan that covers workers against workplace accidents. This also means that you have probably dealt with compensation fraud at some point in time. This can happen in several ways, from employees making fraudulent claims...
If you’re running a business and having trouble making ends meet, you might decide that bankruptcy is the right choice for you. If you do, you may need to sit down with your attorney to work out what kind of bankruptcy is best and when to file. Sometimes, business...
Working as a hunting guide means taking on some inherent risks. You're going to be in the backcountry of Alaska, it's not always the safest place to be. You may also be working with all sorts of different weapons, such as firearms, crossbows, traditional bows and...
With some of the most stunning scenery in the country, Alaska has a great many sightseeing (or “flightseeing”) charter flights. They often fly into wilderness areas, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather. Last August, one of these flights stuck a tree and crashed in...
As a store owner, you live in fear of the day when someone will become injured in your store and threaten to sue you. You feel some sympathy for them and their injury, but you know it could be expensive and you may not agree that it is your fault that they were...
A person who’s suffered an injury that was caused by the negligence of another person can often pursue a claim for compensation. While some people might think of this as easy, that’s not the case. Instead, personal injury claims are complex matters that must be...
Trying to keep afloat is often challenging, especially in the early days of the company. For some, the need for working capital leads them to make credit-based purchases. Coupling these with invoices for services could mean that the company is stretched thin. If...
Families in Alaska unexpectedly lose people they love every day, and often these small tragedies are the results of illness or uncontrollable circumstances. However, sometimes one person or a company causes injury to someone else. Occasionally, those injuries proved...
By William A. Earnhart Many employers are cancelling holiday celebrations for the second year in a row, and many are having virtual celebrations online. For those having online celebrations, many potential liabilities are tempered. However, we remind you that wage...