Monday, February 11th, 2008

Alaska Amicus Briefs in 2nd Amendment Case

Attorney Jack McGee of Juneau has filed a brief in support of individual 2d Amendment rights in the District of Columbia case in front of the U. S. Supreme Court.  McGee’s clients are the Alaska Outdoor Council, Alaska Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund, Sitka Sportsman’s Association, Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club, Juneau Gun Club, and Alaska […]

Monday, February 11th, 2008

9th Cir: Marine Insurance

The 9th Circuit has affirmed Judge John Sedwick’s judgment for Lloyds of London, holding
1) the doctrine of uberrimae fidei (”the utmost good faith rule”) is a judicially-established federal admiralty rule that applies to marine insurance;
2) vessel pollution insurance is a form of marine insurance; and
3) on their application for insurance, the vessel owners failed to […]

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Alaska Supreme Court: Recent Oral Arguments in Employment Cases

Mitchell v. Teck Cominco Alaska, Inc., S-12530, argued Jan. 14, 2008     
Mitchell asserts [his firing] by his employer was racially motivated. The trial court found that Mitchell committed sexual harassment, although Mitchell claims he only requested a mutual acquaintance for an introduction to the woman.   
Trial judge: Erlich
Counsel: Ken Legacki; Sean Halloran        
Alford v. State, Dept. of […]