In Alaska and elsewhere throughout the country, there has been an increase in the number of employees who work from home. Many people enjoy remote employment, saying they like not having to fight commuter traffic every day or that they enjoy not having to get dressed...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
Do you know your child custody options?
If you are a parent going through the divorce process, figuring out what life with your children will look like after the fact can be a challenge. You’d think putting together a child custody plan would be fairly simple, but if you and your ex both have different...
Alaska police need reasonable suspicion for DUI stops
Being pulled over by an Alaska police officer for a traffic stop can be stressful. However, a person facing such circumstances may feel less stressed the individual is aware of his or her rights ahead of time. This is especially true if a police officer asks a driver...
Alaska man convicted of drug charges
When police in Alaska make an arrest on suspicion of illegal drug activity, it sparks a chain of events that can have a significant impact on an accused individual’s life. No two cases involving drug charges are exactly the same. Even if two people are arrested in...
Frito-Lay company opposes workers’ compensation claim
If a worker suffers injury on the job in Alaska, he or she can typically file a claim for to collect benefits to help make ends meet during recovery. But things do not always go smoothly with a workers’ compensation claim. An injured worker in another state has...
Alaska has unique property division rules for divorce
When an Alaska spouse determines that he or she would rather end the relationship than remain in an unhappy marriage, decisions might be made that change the lives of everyone in the household. If the spouse files for divorce, a settlement agreement is typically...
When workers’ compensation coverage is insufficient
You did everything you were supposed to. You took the proper precautions while at work but still ended up getting hurt. Again, you did everything you were supposed to. You filed your workers’ compensation claim on time and with all the necessary documentation. Why,...
Kelly Clarkson has tips for coping with divorce
Many people in Alaska and throughout the country are currently navigating stressful life changes. One such change that often presents emotional, financial and even physical challenges is divorce. Those who are having difficulty coping may want to consider a few tips...
Dress for success in a child custody case
Choosing an outfit wisely may increase the chances for success in certain circumstances, such as a job interview or business presentation. It is also important to dress appropriately during legal proceedings in an Alaska court, such as child custody litigation. A...
Alaska drug bust in Juneau prompts 6 arrests
Federal investigators say they have evidence that a group of people were committing drug crimes in Alaska between summer of 2017 and May of this year. The authorities claim that those involved used cellphones to connect with people who wanted to buy illegal drugs....
