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,...
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...
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...
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...
By: Jon M. DeVore The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has scheduled to publish on or about August 18, 2024 in the Federal Register notice of scheduling of three Consultations and a Listening Session to discuss new proposed regulations to the SBA Small...
Author: Carissa Siebeneck Anderson Date: June 26, 2024 SBA Proposes to Update and Standardize Limitations on Outside Employment for Owners of WOSBs, EDWOSBs, VOSBs, SDVOSBs, and 8(a) Firms In a recent proposed rule, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...
Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot (BHBC) is a proud sponsor of the National 8(a) Association’s [1] 2023 National Small Business Conference. This year, BHBC’s Jon DeVore [3] were featured as speakers. This was the biggest attendance ever at this annual conference, so...
Jon DeVore will address the 2023 National 8(a) Association Conference in New Orleans on the subject of the Importance of Past Performance in Government Contracting. Past Performance the manner by which Government Agencies evaluate contractors for contract awards. He...