…U.S. Congress and Executive Branch. He has decades of experience representing Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations, local rural governments and Native corporations on a wide variety of issues, including tribal and subsistence rights, Indian Child Welfare Act cases, natural…
…F.3d 816 (10th Cir. 1997). [21] See Skidmore v. Swift & Co., 323 U.S. 134, 140 (1944). [22] See U.S. v. Mead Corp., 533 U.S. 218, 228, 234-35 (2001). [23] Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of the…
…in Alaska. [1] Available 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/…
LBB is a proud sponsor of the Alaska Federation of Natives’ Annual Convention. Please stop by and visit us in the Exhibitor Hall. http://www.nativefederation.org/annual-convention/…
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…
…[8] 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(d)(1)(A), (f)(8). [9] 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(c)(2). [10] 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(b)(2)(i). [11] See generally 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a)(2). [12] 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(g). [13] 31 C.F.R. § 1010.380(a). Related article: FinCEN Issues Final Rules for…
…included an overview of municipal taxing authority and severance taxes structured around arctic mining. institutenorth.org/engage/events/development-dialogue/ This presentation followed the firm’s 2017 representation of the Northwest Arctic Borough in litigation over the Borough’s severance tax, which ultimately resulted in resolution through…
…buildings. The key change in the 2019 update is adoption of a single ‘measure line’ standard. Under the previous standard, parties could choose between two alternative measurement rules, depending upon the configuration of the facility. The new BOMA rules now…
…see also Cook Inlet Treaty Tribes v. Shalala, 166 F.3d 986 (9th Cir. 1999). [6] Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Rsrv., No. 20-543, 2021 WL 2599453 (U.S. June 25, 2021). [7] See 86 Fed.Reg. 4182 (January 15, 2021)….
…in Anchorage, interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Anchorage, and worked as a summer law clerk at Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP. Before pursuing a career in the law, Alex worked as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature….
…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….
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…
…of the worker’s noncompete. The proposed rule interprets non-compete agreements broadly, to avoid circumvention. For example, an overreaching non-disclosure agreement or claw-back of training expenses could fall within the rule’s scope. The proposed rule contains an ownership exception for persons…
…transactions. His legal journey also included an internship at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted with the prosecution of serious felonies. Prior to entering law school, Jackson worked in Business Affairs in the film and television industry….
…appeal before state, federal, or administrative tribunals. John also advocates for clients before Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board and assists in solving marijuana related problems in the areas of entity formation, operations, and regulatory compliance. John represents clients throughout Alaska and…
…resolution. Doug has a master’s degree in construction engineering and management and has also been an adjunct professor in construction law at the University of Colorado. Doug also represents clients in a wide variety of litigation and disputes, including business…
…a knack for conflict resolution. Leslie previously worked as a law clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Roberts, The Alaska Attorney General’s Office, and Alaska Superior Court Judge Vanessa White. Leslie focuses her practice on Civil Litigation, Municipal Law,…
…practice areas is unique. He serves as general counsel to numerous private and public entities in the state of Alaska and represents clients in multimillion-dollar commercial and real estate transactions. In addition, Phil handles litigation related to government contracts, environmental…
Kim focuses her practice on employment, labor, housing, and nonprofit organization law. Kim serves as general counsel to a number of nonprofit and public institutions, including clinics, social service agencies, housing authorities, municipalities and tribes. She serves as litigation defense…
…their services; and assisted organizations in eviction and detainer cases. Anna clerked for the Honorable Anna M. Moran of the Alaska Superior Court and worked in the Tulalip Tribal Court in Tulalip, Washington, defending tribal members against misdemeanor criminal charges….
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