BHBC Legal Issues Blog
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What Type of Legal Entity Should I Form for My Business?
Categories: Business LawWhen launching a business venture, one of the first and most critical questions owners ask is what legal structure to choose. The right choice depends on your business’s size, management style, funding needs, and long-term goals. Making this decision before you begin operations will help ensure your business is positioned to achieve its objectives. Before…
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Flying Drones Safely for Business
Categories: Business LawIf you are flying small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) – more commonly called drones – for commercial purposes in the United States, then you know – or should know – that you are required to comply with a host of regulations concerning operations within the National Airspace System (NAS) which are administered by the Federal…
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Public-Private Partnerships and Their Role in Revitalizing Alaska Communities
Categories: Business LawAlaska’s communities stand at a unique crossroads, balanced between the rugged beauty of the mountains and sea and the pressing needs of the residents who call those places home. Local leaders face growing pressure to maintain infrastructure and expand housing for year-round residents, seasonal visitors, and tourists. In response, many are increasingly turning to public-private…
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Public Private Partnerships and The Role These Partnerships Could Play in Revamping Alaska Communities
Alaska’s communities stand at a unique crossroads, balanced between the rugged beauty of the mountains and sea and the pressing needs of the residents that call those mountains home. While local leaders face immense pressure to maintain critical infrastructure and expand affordable housing for both year-round residents, seasonal visitors and tourists, a new era of…
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BHBC Team Gives Back at Whittier Beach Clean-Up
Alaska’s coastline is one of our state’s greatest resources, and it takes a community effort to keep it that way. On May 16, members of the Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot team traded briefcases for garbage bags and headed to Whittier to help clean up the shoreline. Senior Counsel Richard Moses and Holly Wells, along…
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Keeping Up with the NLRB: How New Policies Impact Businesses and Employees
Categories: UncategorizedThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or “Board”) is the federal agency that oversees workplace labor issues. Like most administrative agencies, priorities and philosophy develop over time and with changes in administration, which can affect both employers and employees, especially in areas like union activity and workplace responsibilities. Recently, the Board has made several notable…
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Your Employee Is in Oregon. Your Business Is in Alaska. Now What?
The rise of remote work has been a game-changer for Alaska businesses. Suddenly, a small business anywhere in Alaska can hire a talented accountant in Portland or a skilled developer in Denver without either party relocating. But before you send that offer letter, there is a legal reality every Alaska employer needs to understand: You…
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Lawsuits: Why Winning Isn’t Always Everything
Categories: Business Law“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser — in fees, expenses, and waste of time.” – Abraham Lincoln (1850) Abraham Lincoln’s advice to his fellow lawyers in 1850 is just as vital for business owners today as it was…
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Think Before You Contribute: The Reporting Rule for Alaska Donors
Categories: Firm NewsIt’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 to the state. What you might not know is that…
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The “Not-So-Perfect” Tool: Is a Transfer on Death Deed Right for You?
Categories: Estate Planning/ProbateWhen 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 pass away. It can be a long and expensive process. Additionally, a probate case is public…
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