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I’m a shareholder that receives a distribution check from a regional corporation in Alaska. I received a letter November, 2024 for a distribution check from December, 2017 accusing me of cashing it twice, a hold has been placed on my distribution this next week. I called the bank the check was... View More 
I’m a shareholder that receives a distribution check from a regional corporation in Alaska. I received a letter November, 2024 for a distribution check from December, 2017 accusing me of cashing it twice and I’m responsible for repayment, a hold has been placed on my distribution this next... View More
The vending machines at my school often get stuck, and my school got annoyed with how often they had to give refunds, so they just started refusing altogether. I was wondering if that is even legal for them to do, as it essentially means that students are paying for food, not getting it, and then... View More
My previous employer has a PTO pay out policy that they haven’t followed and have paid out in excess to previous employees and they dont follow through with the cap at fiscal. They also do when your salary and work 4 hours you don’t have to claim PTO and that is not in the policy so our PTO... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2024
According to the Alaska Department of Labor,
Because the payment of sick leave, accrued vacation, or any other type of PTO is not a requirement of Alaska wage and hour laws, the department does not mandate the payment of these benefits. The employer’s written policy establishes the rules... View More
Its all back support and compounded interest. My youngest is 19 or 20. The mother of children did not live with the kids, they lived with there grandparents who are deceased now.
answered on Oct 11, 2024
In this rare instance, I disagree with my colleague.
Many bankruptcy courts have held that support obligations are exclusively the province of the State domestic relations court and consequently decline to exercise jurisdiction over support payments.
Moreover, it is often held... View More
One of my former studetns (i'm a teacher) is attending college and we have been helping manage their finances and assisting them in navigating college (parents arent involved at all, we have permission from them to assist, student is 18), and we've gathered support from a variety of areas... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
To protect yourself legally when managing donations for a student, start by creating a written agreement between you and the student. This agreement should clearly outline your role, responsibilities, and how the funds will be managed and used. It can also specify that the student has given you... View More
My gf was watching a secondary building, and needed to get her inhaler from the main building, but was told she could not because there was no one else at the secondary building. I am looking for advice to give her on how to best handle the situation in the future
answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you have asthma. You should ask your HR department for a form to request a reasonable accommodation. You most likely will need your doctor to submit medical documentation explaining your medical condition/disability and your need to obtain your inhaler or acute medical treatment to... View More
i had a mechanic work on my car. i recently sold the car but now he wants to put a lien on my truck
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answered on Sep 14, 2024
No, a mechanic typically cannot put a lien on a vehicle other than the one they worked on. A mechanic's lien, often called a "garageman's lien," is specifically tied to the vehicle that received the repairs or services. The lien allows the mechanic to hold that particular... View More
I got the estimate for repairs on my car. Some of the parts were on the high side. I requested if I could get a copy of the purchase order once the parts are purchased and I was told that they do not give out purchase orders to customers. Are they allow to refuse that since I am paying for those... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Alaska, mechanics aren't legally required to provide you with copies of the purchase orders or receipts for parts they buy, unless it’s specifically stated in a contract or agreed upon beforehand. However, as a paying customer, you have the right to inquire about the pricing and quality... View More
Medical Malpractice dispute requesting 049,999.099 curiou[s] a[s] to how to collect that of finance after winning. In Example: Court Fee[s] v[s] Credit Score, Federal Building[s] and Mailing Instruction[s] v[s] Postal Service Insurance.
answered on Aug 3, 2024
An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some of the details of your post aren't fully clear. Are you saying you received information that you won a medical malpractice case for an amount in the order of [$49,999.099 - ??] Be careful - it seems like... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
Alaska Statutes AS 12.72.020(a)(3)(a) and AS 12.72.020(a)(6) are not considered punitive ex post facto statutes. Ex post facto laws are those that apply retroactively and change the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law. In the case of these statutes,... View More
I had a complete Hip replacement. The Doctors knew I had a problem with Anastasia but gave it to me anyways. I had to be brought back to life 4xs . When I woke up I had nothing in me for pain bcuz the narcan they gave me took all of the pain meds out of my system, so I had to lay there in pain .... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
Yes you may have a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. But, due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect the viability... View More
First, I am aware that Alaska is an At Will State. Second, I would like to know if there have been any cases in Alaska where a Separation Agreement rescind was granted. If so, how would I go about requesting to review any public information of the case? My husband received a Separation Agreement... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
If you are over 40 you have 7 days to revoke the separation agreement per the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act.
You can contact me directly to set up a consultation- however, I do charge $300 for an up to an hour phone consult.
If I was accused of being under the influence of Opioid due to having a raspy voice and my pupils were constricted, a DUI charge stemmed from this and multiple other charges followed but when my blood lab results returned the lab stated i had no Opioids in my system would this be a fightable charge.
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that the initial justification for the DUI charge and subsequent charges may have been flawed, as the arresting officer's suspicion of opioid use was not supported by the blood test results. This could potentially form the basis for... View More
I have not worked in two months Drs care have notes but when I ask him who was there insurance people where he couldn't say not only him there are a couple on the force of soldotna police and they elegaly search and seizure truck and gun never got either one back and there all buddies. This... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the harassment and abuse you've been suffering at the hands of those police officers. What they have done to you is completely unacceptable. I know this must be an incredibly stressful and painful situation. Here are some steps I would suggest taking to address... View More
I like collecting one-dollar coins, so I take this one for myself and replace the coin with a one-dollar bill, which is in concurrence with the original intended price and the fiat value of the coin. I have no prior knowledge of the coin's potential value. I take the coin home and get it... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
In situations like this, the legal and ethical considerations can differ. Legally, if you replaced the coin with an equivalent amount of currency, you haven't technically deprived the organization of its due funds. The transaction was completed as intended with the organization receiving the... View More
I have a brand new condo too for my son to live at. My laywer kees saying if we file a motion then they can use hearsay what does this mean? If we lose? She is on her way out BTW should I file a motion to get a new pubic defender laywer? That form would be civil micl. , since there's not a... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Filing a motion to return your son home can sometimes result in denial, depending on various factors such as the specific circumstances of the case and the evidence presented. Even if a hair sample comes back clean, other factors may influence the court's decision, such as past history,... View More
Part of the bipartisan gun bill changes in 2022 included a section that states if an individual is convicted of 1st offense misdemeanor domestic violence and it has been 5 years since the conviction as long as there have been no other related convictions since then your gun rights will be restored... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Unfortunately, you cannot confirm whether you will pass a NICS check without attempting to purchase a firearm. The NICS check, conducted by the FBI, is required for all firearm purchases from licensed dealers. The process involves submitting your information to determine if you are eligible to... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
Parents of children have rights, and parents can contact a knowledgeable attorney at any stage of the process of the Office of Children's Services ("OCS") investigating and/or the state removing a child from their home. Our office has years of experience litigating child custody... View More
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