Italia A. Carson, Esq.

Ms. Carson has extensive experience in Government Procurement as legal counsel with the U.S. Department of Defense and possesses advance studies in the area of contract and fiscal law. Her practice includes pre- and post-contract advisement and disputes and claims litigation before administrative and judicial fora.

U.S. Trustee Program’s Info Notice on Emergency Rental Assistance for Bankruptcy

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Because federal and state eviction moratoria are set to expire without further renewal, there is a real possibility millions of Americans could find themselves facing evictions or other disruption to current housing arrangements due to financial distress. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program provides funding for various governmental assistance programs …

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PLGPC’s New YouTube Channel

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We’re excited to introduce our new YouTube channel! We will be posting content about legal topics relevant to our state and federal practice areas. Our goal is to educate and assist viewers to make informed decisions about their legal needs. Stay tuned, subscribe, and we hope you “Like” our content!

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Why Your Immigration Documents May Need An Apostille

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Recently, we assisted an immigration client in Oklahoma with obtaining identity documents needed to meet the legal requirements to marry his fiancée in another country.  The country required each of the documents, which included the U.S. citizen’s birth certificate and divorce decree, be authenticated by an apostille.  While the process was not overly burdensome, it …

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USCIS Updates Guidance to Require COVID-19 Vax for Green Cards

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Green Card and other applicants for U.S. immigration benefits must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccinations starting October 1, 2021. On September 14, 2021, USCIS announced a policy update requiring all applicants for immigration benefits and others “deemed necessary” and needing a medical examination as part of their immigration or nonimmigration petition packet “must be …

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Federal Judge Certifies Class of Alaskans for LuLaRoe Sales Tax Collections Class Action Suit.

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Embattled leggins retailer, LuLaRoe, will again be made to answer a law suit originally filed by a customer in September 2018 under Alaska’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, AS 45.50.  The case was dismissed in March 2019 by Alaska’s federal district court and reinstated in June 2020 after successful appeal to the Ninth …

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“Renewal” versus “Removal” When it Comes to Green Cards

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Like your passport, driver’s license, or other government-issued identification, your I-551 (“Green Card”) will have an expiration date and require renewal. When it comes to the Green Card, however, it’s important to recognize the distinctions between the two types: (1) Conditional, 2-year Green Card; and (2) Permanent, 10-year Green Card. If you’re a conditional resident …

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High Court Strikes Down Immigrant Law Rulings from the Ninth Circuit

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In the last two weeks, the United States Supreme Court issued two 9-0 decisions reversing U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decisions related to immigration.  The cases touched on removal / deportation proceedings for aliens in the United States legally and the subsequent effects on immigrants seeking certain benefits under the Immigration and …

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SAM.gov and beta.SAM.gov to Combine for Single Contract Award Lifecycle at “SAM.gov”

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Government contractors will be interested to know the Federal Government’s online System of Award Management or “SAM” once again will be morphing its domain back to SAM.gov once it migrates to the temporary beta.SAM.gov and combines the legacy SAM.gov to create a new “SAM.gov.”  On May 24, 2021, this integration will mark a return to …

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State High Court Strengthens Alaska Health Care Power of Attorney Law in Bohn v. Providence Health Services – Washington, Slip Op. No. 7517, Apr. 16, 2021

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Alaskans, who have gone through the process of designating someone to act for them in medical situations should they be unable to make decisions for themselves, should breathe a heavy sigh of relief today. The Supreme Court just handed down a blow to health care providers who seek immunity under Alaska’s Health Care Decisions Act …

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Alaska’s Remote Online Notarization (RON) to Start in 2021

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Starting January 1, 2021, Alaskans holding a notary public commission can seek approval to perform notarial acts for individuals located remotely. Pursuant to AS 44.50.075, an Alaska notary public may perform notarial acts for remotely located persons, provided “the communication technologies and identity proofing ” used conforms to standards for notarizations under newly enacted implementing …

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