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
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
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
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
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
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
The U.S. protest system is a critical component of the federal government’s contracting regime. Arguably, certain aspects should be revised, but it should not be abandoned altogether. First, it serves the purpose of contributing to transparency of the federal procurement process by allowing the public to challenge the actions of government procurement officials. Through use
In the source selection process known as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), price is the most significant evaluation factor in the procurement. The technical aspects of a proposed supply or service are well-defined and noncomplex. A proposed solution found to meet the requiring activity’s minimum needs can be evaluated on a noncomparative basis of “acceptable”
Hello, 2021! We’re ready for the new year! We’re a new, upscale boutique law office in North Pole seeking an independent, highly organized, super motivated self-starter to join our growing team in 2021 as a part-time paralegal / legal assistant. This position cannot be performed remotely. You’ll need strong oral and written communications skills and a proficiency
Business concerns working with the Federal Government typically must store government information on their information technology (IT) systems as required to perform the contract. Doing so imposes a number of contractual obligations upon the contractor to protect and safeguard “federal contract information” (FCI) or “controlled unclassified information” (CUI) from cyber attacks or other data security
