Friday, September 14th, 2007

Bar Ratings for Alaska Supreme Court Vacancy

Eight of the 14 remaining applicants for the Alaska Supreme Court vacancy had “Overall Ratings” of 4.0 or higher.  The ratings ranged from 2.8 to 4.4.  The summary table may be reviewed here.  The entire Judicial Council Report is here.  Two applicants recently withdrew from the process - Alfred Clayton and Robert John.

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Friday, September 14th, 2007

9th Circuit OKs Waiver of Future Federal Civil Rights Claims

Court of Appeals Affirms Judge Sedwick; Result may Differ under Alaska Law  
The City of Mesa, Arizona, required Christine Nilsson, an applicant for a police position, to waive any claims arising out of the City’s pending investigation of her background.  After she complied, the investigation proceeded and revealed an EEOC dispute with a previous employer, workers comp claims, […]

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Filed under Title VII, ADA, 1983, Waiver