Anchorage Legal Issues Blog

Separating after years together can make life downright difficult. How the process goes depends largely on how you and your spouse choose to proceed. When facing the end of a marriage, Alaska law gives you a few options.

Two current paths exist to legally end the union. You may go the route of divorce or dissolution. Under Alaska Family Law, the differences between the two may mean the difference between a bitter feud or ending things on a more amicable note.

As a nurse, do you know you work in one of the most dangerous places? According to 2011 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospital workers experience more injuries than construction workers and manufacturing employees. While your job is to treat patients with injuries and illnesses, you are at high risk of getting hurt and sick. 

In order to work safely in a hospital, you must be aware of workplace hazards and common injuries. Once you know how you are most likely to get hurt, you can avoid hazardous situations and be more mindful.

The circumstances surrounding the death of a person may seem to be the fault of another. However, there is rarely a situation where the case is completely straightforward. Alaska state laws recognize this fact in the statutes regarding offenses against the person by providing a range of definitions, from murder in the first degree to criminally negligent homicide. 

When presenting their defense, many people successfully argue that the charges should be reduced to a lesser offense.

Here in Anchorage, Alaska, tourism is one of the top industries. As someone who cleans and organizes hotel rooms, you play a vital role in our economy. Your job is a factor in ensuring visitors have a pleasant time while staying here. 

But while your work is commendable, it can be easy to overlook the dangers that come with it. Did you know hotel cleaners have a 50 percent higher injury rate in comparison to other hotel workers? This statistic may be surprising, but it makes sense when you consider the hazards you encounter every day. These are a few ways you can experience harm as a hospitality housekeeper.