Written By: Carissa D. Siebeneck Anderson and Jon fevoDeVore New SBA Rulemaking Proposes Sweeping Changes. On November 8, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule that includes some of the most sweeping regulatory changes from SBA in the...
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Lease Tips for Marijuana Industry Landlords and Tenants
Written by Jason Brandeis Alaska’s first retail marijuana store opened its doors in the fall of 2016. Since then, a few hundred Alaskan businesses have formed to support the industry, and the marijuana legalization movement is expanding nationwide. Currently, 11...
In Memory of Stanley T. Lewis (1953 – 2019)
Stanley T. Lewis was hired as an associate attorney at BHBC in June of 1980, immediately upon graduation from Pepperdine University School of Law. Stan was admitted to practice in Alaska and Arizona. In the 1980s, most attorneys at the firm were general...
Injuries on the Jobsite and the Legal Fallout
Written by Adam W. Cook When I was in college, I spent my summers working with construction crews back home in Alaska. In addition to giving me exposure to the industry, I learned about the importance of workplace safety. During my first day on the job on a project,...
What’s My New SBA Size Standard?
Written by Carissa D. Siebeneck Anderson The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been busy. SBA has released several rules lately, and more are coming. If you were hoping that SBA would increase the size standards for your receipt-based NAICS code, you are...
Countdown: Top Ten Actions to Take When a Lawsuit has been Filed Against You
Written By David Karl Gross The civil court system acts as a mechanism to resolve disputes. Because of the prevalence of conflicts in the United States, most people will be on the receiving end of a lawsuit at least once in their lives. The most common types of...
REGISTERING A TRADEMARK — IS IT OFFENSIVE OR A FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT?
Written By David Karl Gross A trademark registered with the National Trademark Registry can be an effective way to protect a unique and clever name, slogan, or logo. The Registry, an agency of the federal government, is guided by the Lanham Act, which establishes the...
A Scuffle at Arctic Man Shapes the Law of the Land
Written by David Karl Gross As most Alaskans have come to know, Arctic Man is an extreme race involving a skier and a snowmobile. It is a uniquely Alaskan race that combines extreme conditions with the beautiful Alaska landscape. At the beginning of the race, the...
The Rules Governing an Insurance Company’s Conduct
Written by David Karl Gross No matter how safe or cautious you may be, the odds are high that you will eventually need to file an insurance claim. The claim could be the result of a variety of situations; it could be a traffic accident due to a red light runner,...
A Deceased Judge Cannot Vote from the Grave
Written by: David Karl Gross The United States Supreme Court recently decided the issue of whether a deceased judge has the right to issue an official decision. In Yovino v. Rizo, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals grappled with an issue related to the Equal Pay Act...
