Alaska Case Commentaries

Separate Convictions for Distinct Sexual Penetrations: Insight into Iyapana v. State of Alaska

Date: Sep 15, 2012

Separate Convictions for Distinct Sexual Penetrations: Insight into Iyapana v. State of Alaska Introduction Romeo Iyapana was convicted by the Superior Court of Alaska for first-degree sexual...

Enhanced Standards for Emergency Aid Exception under the Alaska Constitution: State v. Gibson, III

Date: Jan 14, 2012

Enhanced Standards for Emergency Aid Exception under the Alaska Constitution: State v. Gibson, III Introduction State v. Gibson, III is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Alaska on...

Substantial Factor Standard in Occupational Disability Claims Established in Shea v. State of Alaska

Date: Dec 24, 2011

Substantial Factor Standard in Occupational Disability Claims Established in Shea v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Shirley L. Shea v. State of Alaska, Department of Administration,...

Adams v. State: Reinforcing Constitutional Protections Against Prosecutorial Use of Defendant’s Silence

Date: Sep 17, 2011

Adams v. State: Reinforcing Constitutional Protections Against Prosecutorial Use of Defendant’s Silence Introduction Adams v. State is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Alaska that...

Expedited Termination of Parental Rights under CINA and Compliance with ICWA: Christina J. v. State of Alaska

Date: Jul 9, 2011

Expedited Termination of Parental Rights under CINA and Compliance with ICWA: Christina J. v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Christina J. v. State of Alaska revolves around the termination...

Alaska Supreme Court Refines Property Tax Assessment Protocols for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties

Date: Mar 12, 2011

Alaska Supreme Court Refines Property Tax Assessment Protocols for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties Introduction The case Shane Horan v. Kenai Peninsula Borough Board of Equalization...

Termination of Parental Rights Under ICWA: Analysis of Pravat P. v. State of Alaska

Date: Feb 19, 2011

Termination of Parental Rights Under ICWA: Analysis of Pravat P. v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Pravat P. v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's...

Comprehensive Commentary on Lucy J. v. State of Alaska: Upholding Parental Rights Termination Under ICWA and CINA

Date: Dec 18, 2010

Comprehensive Commentary on Lucy J. v. State of Alaska: Upholding Parental Rights Termination Under ICWA and CINA Introduction The case of Lucy J. v. State of Alaska, Department of Health Social...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in CINA Proceedings: Barbara P. v. State of Alaska

Date: Jul 10, 2010

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in CINA Proceedings: Barbara P. v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Barbara P. and Leo S. v. State of Alaska centers on the termination of parental...

Roderer v. Dash: Upholding Rule 68 Settlement Offers and Fee Entitlements in Medical Malpractice Litigation

Date: Jul 3, 2010

Roderer v. Dash: Upholding Rule 68 Settlement Offers and Fee Entitlements in Medical Malpractice Litigation Introduction The case of Roderer v. Dash addresses significant issues in medical...

Affirmation of Tax Exemption Ordinance Under Equal Protection: LOT 04B 5C, Block 83 Townsite v. Fairbanks North Star Borough

Date: May 23, 2009

Affirmation of Tax Exemption Ordinance Under Equal Protection: LOT 04B 5C, Block 83 Townsite v. Fairbanks North Star Borough Introduction The case of LOT 04B 5C, Block 83 Townsite, brought by...

Qualified Immunity for Social Workers in CINA Cases: Smith v. Stafford and Cox

Date: Aug 9, 2008

Qualified Immunity for Social Workers in CINA Cases: Smith v. Stafford and Cox Introduction The case of Vernon Smith v. Katie Stafford and Margit Cox addresses significant issues concerning the legal...

ASORA Violates Alaska’s Ex Post Facto Clause: Implications for Pre-Enactment Offenders

Date: Jul 26, 2008

ASORA Violates Alaska’s Ex Post Facto Clause: Implications for Pre-Enactment Offenders Introduction The landmark case of John Doe, Mental Health v. State of Alaska addresses the application of the...

Supreme Court of Alaska Upholds Equitable Discretion in Marital Property Division: Taggart Hooper v. Sabra Hooper

Date: Jul 26, 2008

Supreme Court of Alaska Upholds Equitable Discretion in Marital Property Division: Taggart Hooper v. Sabra Hooper Introduction The case of Taggart Hooper v. Sabra Hooper, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Termination of Parental Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act: MAISY W. v. STATE of Alaska (2008)

Date: Feb 2, 2008

Termination of Parental Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act: MAISY W. v. STATE of Alaska (2008) Introduction Maisy W. v. State of Alaska is a pivotal 2008 decision by the Supreme Court of...

Dismissal of Richard L. Clark's Appeal: Mootness in Prison Transfer Cases

Date: Apr 21, 2007

Dismissal of Richard L. Clark's Appeal: Mootness in Prison Transfer Cases Introduction In the case of Richard L. Clark v. State of Alaska, Dept. of Corrections (156 P.3d 384), the Supreme Court of...

Upholding the Preponderance of Evidence Standard in Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Cases: Commentary on Jurgens v. City of North Pole

Date: Mar 3, 2007

Upholding the Preponderance of Evidence Standard in Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Cases: Commentary on Jurgens v. City of North Pole Introduction The case of G. Mark Jurgens v. City of...

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