Friday, March 14th, 2008

New WHPL on Title 36 Waivers for Non-residents

Alaska Title 36 provides that 90 % of employees on a state-funded public contract must be Alaska residents, but also allows a contractor to obtain a waiver for a specific position.  The waiver is only prospective, and can’t exceed six months. 
The state Department of Labor has now amended WHPL # 201 to conform to “recent regulatory […]

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Friday, March 14th, 2008

Alaska Supreme Court: Qualified Immunity

The plaintiff Personal Representative claimed that a village police officer had caused the death of the decedent by using excessive force - a bear hug and a “take down.”  The police officer claimed qualified immunity, presumably under AS 09.65.070.  Judge Michael Jeffery entered summary judgment for the officer.  On appeal, the State of Alaska filed […]

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