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“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.”

HowAppealing

APRIL 23, 2025

“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.” ” Patrick Gilchrist of Alaska Public Media has this report. You can access last Friday’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Alaska at this link.

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US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Alaska campaign finance measure

JURIST

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Doug Smith and other Alaskan residents, the plaintiffs, first brought the case against members of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, the defendants, following the approval of Ballot Measure 2, which became law on February 28, 2021.

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Supreme Court of Alaska Rejects State's Request to Involuntarily Shave Head of Inmate With Lice, Finding Hairstyle is an Important Component of Identity and Self-Expression

EvidenceProf Blog

MAY 5, 2025

That was the question of first impression addressed by the Supreme Court of Alaska in its recent opinion in Matter of Lila. How should a court handle a State's request to shave the head of a non-consenting inmate with lice?

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US justice department finds Alaska discriminated against disabled voters

JURIST

JUNE 18, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) found Tuesday that the state of Alaska violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide accessible voting facilities in the 2020 and 2022 elections. Absentee voting sites do not have accessible voting machines in the state of Alaska.

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Alaska federal judge allows fish shipment from Alaska to continue

JURIST

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A federal judge in the US District Court for the District of Alaska on Sunday ruled that two companies, Kloosterboer International Forwarding and Alaska Reefer Management, can continue shipping frozen fish from Canada to the eastern US. Following the decision on Sunday, shipping can resume.

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“Alaska Prosecutor Claims Ex-Judge Leveraged Political Ties; Prosecutor said Judge Kindred touted political influence; Alleges judgeship recommendation raised in seeking explicit photos”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 11, 2024

“Alaska Prosecutor Claims Ex-Judge Leveraged Political Ties; Prosecutor said Judge Kindred touted political influence; Alleges judgeship recommendation raised in seeking explicit photos”: Jacqueline Thomsen and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law have this report , along with a related article from yesterday headlined “ Alaska Prosecutor (..)

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Alaska files lawsuit against chemical compound manufacturers

JURIST

APRIL 10, 2021

The State of Alaska sued over thirty chemical compound manufacturers Wednesday after it was discovered that the state’s groundwater was being contaminated by toxic chemicals. The post Alaska files lawsuit against chemical compound manufacturers appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Regulation of Seaweed Cultivation and Sinking for Carbon Dioxide Removal in Alaska: New Sabin Center Report

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 10, 2025

Alaska is thought to be an idea place for seaweed CDR projects, in part because local ocean conditions are well suited to growing seaweed, and also because the state has established processes for permitting seaweed farms. A new Sabin Center report explores the laws governing seaweed cultivation and sinking for CDR in Alaska.

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“Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees close and contentious”

HowAppealing

MAY 27, 2021

“Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees close and contentious”: Casey Grove of Alaska Public Media has this report.

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US jury finds New York Times not liable for libel against former VP candidate Sarah Palin

JURIST

APRIL 23, 2025

The former Alaska governor filed suit in 2017, stating that the NYT damaged her reputation by erroneously linking her to a mass shooting in an editorial piece. A New York federal jury on Tuesday found The New York Times (NYT) not liable for libel against 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

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Alaska man arrested for threatening messages to justices

SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Share An Alaska man was arrested on Wednesday after he was indicted on charges of threatening to kill and injure six Supreme Court justices and two of their family members, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday. The post Alaska man arrested for threatening messages to justices appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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“Seven apply for upcoming Alaska Supreme Court vacancy”

HowAppealing

JULY 28, 2022

“Seven apply for upcoming Alaska Supreme Court vacancy”: James Brooks of Alaska Beacon has this report.

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Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The post Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats appeared first on Above the Law. He allegedly threaten to 'lynch' and 'put a bullet' in Supreme Court justices and their family members.

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“Prosecutor Linked to Alaska Judge Harassment Scandal Is Demoted; Report finds judge received nudes from senior prosecutor; Alaska defense bar wants convictions reexamined”

HowAppealing

JULY 11, 2024

“Prosecutor Linked to Alaska Judge Harassment Scandal Is Demoted; Report finds judge received nudes from senior prosecutor; Alaska defense bar wants convictions reexamined”: Ben Penn and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law have this report. ” And earlier, Jeff Landfield of The Alaska Landmine reported that “ U.S.

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Jimmy Carter calls conservation ruling ‘deeply mistaken’ in amicus brief

JURIST

MAY 10, 2022

.” In March, the Ninth Circuit reversed a decision by the United States District Court for the District of Alaska setting aside a land exchange agreement approved by then-Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. The split-panel Circuit Court decision in Friends of Alaska Nat’l Wildlife Refuges v.

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Justices side with Alaska Native corporations in dispute over COVID aid

SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 25, 2021

Share Alaska Native corporations are eligible for about $500 million in COVID-19 relief money that Congress earmarked for Native American tribes, the Supreme Court ruled Friday. The case required the court to decide whether Alaska Native corporations are “Indian tribes” for the purpose of the 2020 CARES Act.

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“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice worked the trans-Alaska pipeline before starting a long legal career”

HowAppealing

MAY 9, 2021

“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice worked the trans-Alaska pipeline before starting a long legal career”: The Anchorage Daily News has this report. And Andrew Kitchenman of Alaska Public Media reports that “ Winfree selected to be first Alaska-born chief justice of state Supreme Court.”

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“Gov. Dunleavy appoints Fairbanks lawyer Oravec to Alaska Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Dunleavy appoints Fairbanks lawyer Oravec to Alaska Supreme Court”: Andrew Kitchenman of Alaska Beacon has this report. “Gov.

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“Incoming Alaska Supreme Court chief justice applauds first female majority”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 8, 2024

“Incoming Alaska Supreme Court chief justice applauds first female majority”: Casey Grove of Alaska Public Media has this report.

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“Alaska Judge Scandal Whistleblower Settles Retaliation Claim”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

“Alaska Judge Scandal Whistleblower Settles Retaliation Claim”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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“Prosecutors say Alaska judge’s misconduct warrants vacating man’s conviction”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

“Prosecutors say Alaska judge’s misconduct warrants vacating man’s conviction”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

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“Susan Carney to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“Susan Carney to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”: Michelle Theriault Boots of The Anchorage Daily News has this report. And Eric Stone of Alaska Public Media reports that “ Susan Carney tapped as next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court.” Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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Alaska Native Corporations and the CARES Act

Fordham Law News

APRIL 16, 2021

3] The case centers on Alaska Native Corporations (“ANCs”) and whether they qualify for certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act payments. [4] 3] The case centers on Alaska Native Corporations (“ANCs”) and whether they qualify for certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act payments. [4]

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“Alaska Judge’s Clerk Alleges Retaliation by US Attorney Office”

HowAppealing

JULY 31, 2024

“Alaska Judge’s Clerk Alleges Retaliation by US Attorney Office”: Jacqueline Thomsen and Ben Penn of Bloomberg Law have an article that begins, “The woman whose report of sexual misconduct ultimately prompted an Alaska federal judge to resign alleges in a whistleblower complaint that leaders of the US attorney’s office there retaliated (..)

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“Alaska Prosecutor Accused of Exploiting Judge Ties for Recusal; Alaska prosecutor allegedly tried to spur recusal with conflicted lawyer; Allegations part of judicial misconduct fallout”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 14, 2024

“Alaska Prosecutor Accused of Exploiting Judge Ties for Recusal; Alaska prosecutor allegedly tried to spur recusal with conflicted lawyer; Allegations part of judicial misconduct fallout”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has a report that begins, “A federal public defender has accused the US attorney’s office in Alaska of trying to (..)

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“Alaska Supreme Court positioned to be majority-women for first time”

HowAppealing

JULY 31, 2024

“Alaska Supreme Court positioned to be majority-women for first time”: Barbara Norton of Alaska Beacon has this report.

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Justices reject Alaska state employee union dues dispute

SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 16, 2024

On Tuesday, the justices rejected a request to decide whether the state of Alaska can decline to deduct union dues from a state employee’s paycheck unless it has the employee’s clear consent to do so. After the Alaska Supreme Court held that Janus does not require the state to obtain consent, the state came to the U.S.

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“Ex-Alaska Judge’s Potential Impeachment Moves to House”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“Ex-Alaska Judge’s Potential Impeachment Moves to House”: Suzanne Monyak, Maeve Sheehey, and Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law have this report.

Laws

“Prosecutors Eye Conflicts in 23 Cases in Alaska Judge Fallout”

HowAppealing

JULY 16, 2024

“Prosecutors Eye Conflicts in 23 Cases in Alaska Judge Fallout”: Jacqueline Thomsen and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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“Republican senator backs judiciary workplace protections bill after Alaska judge scandal”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“Republican senator backs judiciary workplace protections bill after Alaska judge scandal”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

DOT Clears $1.9B Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Combo For Takeoff

Law 360

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines intend to close their $1.9 billion merger within days as the U.S. Department of Transportation greenlit the deal Tuesday after convincing the companies to agree to conditions meant to protect travelers, rural communities and competition in the market.

“Gov. Dunleavy picks Jennifer Stuart Henderson as new Alaska Supreme Court justice”

HowAppealing

JULY 9, 2021

Dunleavy picks Jennifer Stuart Henderson as new Alaska Supreme Court justice”: James Brooks of The Anchorage Daily News has this report. Becky Bohrer of The Associated Press reports that “ Dunleavy appoints Henderson to Alaska Supreme Court.”

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“Grizzly bear baiting is state right, Alaska tells U.S. Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 29, 2022

“Grizzly bear baiting is state right, Alaska tells U.S. Supreme Court”: Clark Mindock of Reuters has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari that Alaska recently filed at the U.S. The post “Grizzly bear baiting is state right, Alaska tells U.S. Supreme Court.

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“Maassen to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

“Maassen to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”: Michelle Theriault Boots of The Anchorage Daily News has this report. The post “Maassen to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“US judiciary referred ex-Alaska judge for impeachment based on ‘reprehensible’ conduct”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“US judiciary referred ex-Alaska judge for impeachment based on ‘reprehensible’ conduct”: Nate Raymond and Moira Warburton of Reuters has this report.

“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address”: Eric Stone of Alaska Public Media has this report. The post “New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US Supreme Court rules Alaska Native Corporations are eligible for CARES Act funds

JURIST

JUNE 26, 2021

Supreme Court on Friday in a 6-3 ruling held that Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) are eligible to receive some of the $8 billion made available to Native American tribes by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. ANCs are companies created by Congress in 1971 and owned by Alaska Natives.

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Illinois Scores Top Rank in Reintegrating Ex-Incarcerees, Alaska is Lowest

The Crime Report

MARCH 9, 2022

A companion “report card” ranking all 50 states according to how well they measure up in nine different areas of reentry and reintegration gives Illinois the highest marks and places Alaska at the bottom. and then assigning an overall ranking for each state.

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Justices mull textualism and Alaskan exceptionalism in classifying Alaska Native corporations

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 20, 2021

Share With over $500 million of COVID-19 relief funding at stake, the Supreme Court began its week by grappling with whether the CARES Act’s definition of “Indian tribe” — a definition included in over 150 other federal laws — encompasses Alaska Native corporations. During nearly two hours of oral argument in Yellen v.

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“Alaska Supreme Court confirms Rep. Lance Pruitt’s 11-vote loss in Anchorage state House race”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 10, 2021

“Alaska Supreme Court confirms Rep. Becky Bohrer of The Associated Press reports that “ Alaska Supreme Court rules against Pruitt election challenge.” ” And Rashah McChesney of Alaska Public Media reports that “ Alaska Supreme Court strikes down Rep. .”

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Alaska Airlines Exec Calls Rivals' Pact A New Breed

Law 360

OCTOBER 6, 2022

An Alaska Airlines executive testified Thursday in the government's antitrust trial challenging a JetBlue and American Airlines pact that he's never seen such cooperative terms between domestic carriers as the pair share in their challenged Northeast Alliance deal.

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Court of Appeals of Alaska Finds the 12 Step Drug Recognition Evaluation Protocol is Scientific Evidence Subject to the Daubert Standard

EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

What is a drug recognition evaluation (DRE)? The DRE protocol, which is also known as the Drug Influence Evaluation, consists of twelve steps: (1) a breath alcohol test to rule out alcohol as the source of the driver's impairment; (2).

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“Anchorage House election decided by 11 votes heads to Alaska Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 30, 2020

“Anchorage House election decided by 11 votes heads to Alaska Supreme Court”: James Brooks of The Anchorage Daily News has this report.

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“High court seems ready to send virus funds to Alaska Natives”

HowAppealing

APRIL 19, 2021

“High court seems ready to send virus funds to Alaska Natives”: Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press has this report on an oral argument (audio and transcript link) that the U.S. Supreme Court heard today in Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation , No.

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“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.”

US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to Alaska campaign finance measure

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Supreme Court of Alaska Rejects State's Request to Involuntarily Shave Head of Inmate With Lice, Finding Hairstyle is an Important Component of Identity and Self-Expression

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US justice department finds Alaska discriminated against disabled voters

Alaska federal judge allows fish shipment from Alaska to continue

“Alaska Prosecutor Claims Ex-Judge Leveraged Political Ties; Prosecutor said Judge Kindred touted political influence; Alleges judgeship recommendation raised in seeking explicit photos”

Alaska files lawsuit against chemical compound manufacturers

Regulation of Seaweed Cultivation and Sinking for Carbon Dioxide Removal in Alaska: New Sabin Center Report

“Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees close and contentious”

US jury finds New York Times not liable for libel against former VP candidate Sarah Palin

Alaska man arrested for threatening messages to justices

“Seven apply for upcoming Alaska Supreme Court vacancy”

Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats

“Prosecutor Linked to Alaska Judge Harassment Scandal Is Demoted; Report finds judge received nudes from senior prosecutor; Alaska defense bar wants convictions reexamined”

Jimmy Carter calls conservation ruling ‘deeply mistaken’ in amicus brief

Justices side with Alaska Native corporations in dispute over COVID aid

“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice worked the trans-Alaska pipeline before starting a long legal career”

“Gov. Dunleavy appoints Fairbanks lawyer Oravec to Alaska Supreme Court”

“Incoming Alaska Supreme Court chief justice applauds first female majority”

“Alaska Judge Scandal Whistleblower Settles Retaliation Claim”

“Prosecutors say Alaska judge’s misconduct warrants vacating man’s conviction”

“Susan Carney to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”

Alaska Native Corporations and the CARES Act

“Alaska Judge’s Clerk Alleges Retaliation by US Attorney Office”

“Alaska Prosecutor Accused of Exploiting Judge Ties for Recusal; Alaska prosecutor allegedly tried to spur recusal with conflicted lawyer; Allegations part of judicial misconduct fallout”

“Alaska Supreme Court positioned to be majority-women for first time”

Justices reject Alaska state employee union dues dispute

“Ex-Alaska Judge’s Potential Impeachment Moves to House”

“Prosecutors Eye Conflicts in 23 Cases in Alaska Judge Fallout”

“Republican senator backs judiciary workplace protections bill after Alaska judge scandal”

DOT Clears $1.9B Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Combo For Takeoff

“Gov. Dunleavy picks Jennifer Stuart Henderson as new Alaska Supreme Court justice”

“Grizzly bear baiting is state right, Alaska tells U.S. Supreme Court”

“Maassen to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”

“US judiciary referred ex-Alaska judge for impeachment based on ‘reprehensible’ conduct”

“New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address”

US Supreme Court rules Alaska Native Corporations are eligible for CARES Act funds

Illinois Scores Top Rank in Reintegrating Ex-Incarcerees, Alaska is Lowest

Justices mull textualism and Alaskan exceptionalism in classifying Alaska Native corporations

“Alaska Supreme Court confirms Rep. Lance Pruitt’s 11-vote loss in Anchorage state House race”

Alaska Airlines Exec Calls Rivals' Pact A New Breed

Court of Appeals of Alaska Finds the 12 Step Drug Recognition Evaluation Protocol is Scientific Evidence Subject to the Daubert Standard

“Anchorage House election decided by 11 votes heads to Alaska Supreme Court”

“High court seems ready to send virus funds to Alaska Natives”

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