…Robertsons overcame the presumption because they treated and used the land as their own at all times (which was reinforced by the presence of the fence), and because there was nothing in the record proving they had permission. The Juneau…
Sky litigates in the federal district courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Alaska Superior Courts and the Alaska Supreme Court, and appears before state and federal administrative regulatory boards and agencies. He advocates before the Alaska Legislature and the…
…in Alaska.”[17] The 2021 Opinion suggests that ANCSA impliedly repealed IRA Section 5 because it irreconcilably conflicts with Section 5, because Congress intended ANCSA to be a substitute for the IRA, and because ANCSA’s comprehensive statutory scheme left no room…
…at https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/m-37043.pdf [2] See 935 F. Supp. 2d 195 (D.D.C. 2013). [3] See 25 C.F.R. § 151.11. [4] Land Acquisitions in the State of Alaska, 79 Fed. Reg. 24,648 (May 1, 2014). [5] Available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/26/memorandum-on-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships/ [6] Available at https://www.fws.gov/r7/external/native_american/doi_ancsa_policy.pdf…
Before joining the firm, Casey served as a law clerk to Anchorage Superior Court judge Peter Ramgren. In addition to the general litigation matters Casey worked on at the court, she has experience in municipal matters and utilities representation. Before…
…Names Task Force to be renamed. The notice follows a November 2021 order from Interior Secretary Haaland declaring the word “squaw” derogatory and initiating removal of the word from federal use. Here is the Secretary of the Interior’s order, as…
…Native Corporation (SNC) will soon be holding its annual election and shareholders will file for candidacy. SNC’s shareholders have voiced time and time again that they do NOT want discretionary proxies used. Discretionary proxies are NOT required by any Alaskan…
Landye Bennett Blumstein provides a wide range of services for clients on real estate-related matters including: Buying, selling, financing, and leasing property Real estate development including land use and other entitlements Development of residential, commercial and mixed-use condominiums Residential, commercial,…
…identify company records that are confidential and records that are available for shareholder inspection. Second, every shareholder seeking to inspect company records, other than a shareholder list in connection with a shareholders’ meeting, should use the form to make a…
…development joint ventures, syndications and all aspects of related securities law matters, including Rule 506 private placements. Ben also practices in the areas of land use and zoning, ANCSA, and public lands. Ben is active in Arctic policy and development….
…regular basis to meet their business and transactional needs. Lauren has handled real estate transactions involving the purchase and sale, lease, and management of commercial and residential properties, medical office space, commercial condominiums, mixed-use properties, warehouses, and undeveloped land in…
…business and private equity transactions, including entity formation and organization, purchases and sales, and lending arrangements. He also works with Alaska Native corporations on their unique range of legal needs, including commercial and government contracting, land use, and shareholder issues….
…of U.S. companies. The “solution” of the CTA is to require most U.S. domestic and foreign entities to report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) identifying information about certain individuals who own or have substantial control over the entity….
…and other equity ownership – capital structure; rights, restrictions and obligations; transfers and redemptions; shareholder, buy-sell and governance agreements Board and shareholder meetings Internal management – developing and implementing policies and decisions regarding governance, confidentiality, competition, disclosure, shareholder relations, executive…
…Permission is not granted to modify these materials in any way or to distribute or use them for commercial purposes. To obtain a complete copy of the program materials and a videotape of the complete continuing legal education presentation, contact…
…Standard addresses rising demand for logistics and distribution space, including space for e-commerce and flex space. Consistent measurement standards provide consistent rentable square footage and other metrics among buildings and is a key component for owners, users and managers of…
Matt guides clients through the challenges of business, government, and litigation in Alaska. He has a general civil litigation and general counsel practice, representing clients on various commercial, land, and corporate matters. Matt’s practice focuses on Alaska Native, municipal, and…
Alex joined the firm in 2019 and works in all areas of the firm’s practice. Prior to joining the firm, Alex served as a law clerk to the Honorable Yvonne Lamoureux of the Alaska Superior Court in Anchorage. While in…
Ryan joined the firm in 2022. Originally from Fairbanks, Ryan attended the University of Colorado School of Law and practiced commercial real estate law in the Lower 48 before returning to Alaska. In addition, Ryan has a breadth of experience…
…to monitor the rulemaking and related developments and is available to discuss these potential impacts and assist in submitting comments to the proposed rule. The following is a link to the FTC’s proposed rule and portal for submitting comments: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/non-compete-clause-rulemaking….
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