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A suspended or revoked real estate license can damage or destroy a business

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Jul 22, 2021 | Licensure Defense

In Alaska, those who work in real estate and have gotten their real estate license should be fully aware of the rules with maintaining it. If there is a violation that results in a suspension or revocation, it can severely harm their career. What many real estate...

When is firing someone illegal?

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Jul 9, 2021 | Employment Law

Telling someone to pack up their desks and find a new place to work is generally not a pleasant experience. Some disgruntled terminated employees may take legal action against their employer for wrongful termination, claiming that they were fired for illegal reasons....

What exactly is professional malpractice and why does it matter?

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Jun 23, 2021 | Professional Malpractice

Across Alaska, individuals do their best when they are at their jobs and performing their work-related duties. When a worker is a professional, such as a medical care provider or other individual who has had to obtain a special license in order to provide services,...

Businesses can protect themselves with non-competes

by Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Jun 14, 2021 | Employment Law

It’s standard for middle to large businesses to include a non-compete agreement in an employee’s exit package or onboarding. The goal is to restrict competitors from hiring former employees who have proprietary information or trade secrets. While it is seemingly at...

Noncompetition agreements must be reasonable to be enforceable

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Jun 10, 2021 | Employment Law

Noncompetition agreements are important documents that businesses often execute with their employees to prevent their workers from sharing trade secrets or taking important trade practices into competitor organizations. When an Alaska business wishes to use...

Employment protections for children

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | May 25, 2021 | Employment Law

The phrase "child labor" calls to mind terrible images from the developing world or from the distant past of the United States. In fact, child labor still exists in the United States, but it is heavily regulated by federal and state laws. Minors can and do work here...

Allegations that can lead to accountant licensing issues

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | May 19, 2021 | Licensure Defense

Alaska accountants must maintain certain standards to keep their licenses. When accusations of wrongdoing place an accountant's license in jeopardy, a strong professional defense is critical. When an accountant receives a licensing complaint, their first instinct is...

How is a force majeure clause used in employment contracts?

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Apr 30, 2021 | Employment Law

The events of the past year have changed how businesses are run and challenged business owners to find new ways to stay afloat amid economic turbulence. Many Alaska employers have had to make difficult decisions regarding hiring, layoffs, compensation and being able...

License defense and medical duties that cannot be delegated

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Apr 21, 2021 | Licensure Defense

In Alaska, there are certain rules in place for physicians to follow to comply with the requirements of their medical license. That includes how they care for patients and what areas of their practice they are legally allowed to delegate to others. In some cases,...

Should I get malpractice insurance?

On Behalf of Clapp, Peterson, Tiemessen, Thorsness LLC | Apr 19, 2021 | Professional Malpractice

Despite the years of studying, testing, and practicing to earn your degree and career, they are still something you can lose. Losing a license can seem like the end of the life you worked so hard to build. You may have heard that malpractice insurance can help you if...

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