In U. S. v. Kott & Wehyrauch, (D. Alaska Aug. 1, 2007), Judge Sedwick rejected a criminal defendant’s request to move his trial from Anchorage to Juneau. Last week, in another criminal matter, Judge Sedwick denied a request to move a trial from Anchorage to Nome.
Employment Law Section
Alaska Bar Association
September 5, 2007
1. Title 18 attorney fees: A prevailing plaintiff in a Title 18 sexual or racial harassment case may recover actual attorney fees if she/he proves a criminal “assault in any degree,” or “a sexual assault in any degree.” AS 09.60.070(c)(4), (6). AEL discussion: http://www.akemplaw.com/wiki/?p=96
2. Trade secrets: The Alaska Uniform Trade […]
Evergreen Aviation fired Taheri after it allegedly found him sleeping on the job. Taheri claimed Evergreen retaliated against him for his complaints to the Alaska Human Rights Commission about discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, and age. Judge Ralph Beistline granted summary judgment against Taheri, holding that while Taheri had presented a prima facie […]
