The company Colaska Inc. sued the Alaska Department of Labor in July over the law. Colaska’s lawyer says the state would pay Colaska interest and other costs related to past citations against the company.
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Rule change would allow attorney general to represent governor in ethics complaints
Previous Alaska governors have had to hire private attorneys to defend themselves against ethics complaints, but they could be reimbursed when no violation is found.
State legal opinion on tribal protection orders ‘a step in the right direction’
A new legal opinion from the attorney general affirms the Violence Against Women Act’s precedence over state law.
Alaska backs NRA in lawsuit against Feds
Alaska, and 21 other states, are supporting the Nation Rifle Association in a lawsuit against the federal government.
State admits mistake in handling of Jerry Active’s previous cases
Alaska’s Attorney General held a press conference Thursday in Anchorage to admit that the state made a mistake in how they handled past cases involving Jerry Active.
VAWA provision triggers new debate on tribal authority in Alaska
One of the new, more controversial provisions – granting tribal courts jurisdiction over non natives for domestic violence crimes committed in Indian Country – has reopened a long-simmering debate about tribal power in Alaska.
“Stand your ground” bill passes Alaska House
House Bill 24 expands what’s known as the “castle doctrine,” which allows people to use deadly force to protect their homes and businesses from intruders, extending it to anyplace a person lawfully has a right to be.