Monday, September 17th, 2007

DAlaska: Time for Reconsideration Motion

Reconsideration motions are due within five days “after entry” of the order.  Local Rule 59.1(b)(1).  Entry occurs when the clerk “serves” the written order (or the clerk’s minutes, if there is no written order) by entering it into the ECF system.  LR 59.1(b)(3).  Because LR 5.3(f)(2) equates electronic filing with service by first class mail, and because F.R.Civ.P. 55(b)(2)(D) and […]

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Alaska Supreme Court: How Alaska Law Bears on Section 1983 Claims

In two opinions issued Friday, the Alaska Supreme Court discussed the relationship between state law and federal civil rights claims under 42 USC § 1983. 
1)  Prentzel v. State.  The first opinion put an end to Thomas Prentzel’s wrongful arrest claims (both state and federal) against several Alaska State Troopers.  On remand from an earlier opinion, […]