Miscellaneous

• Worker's Compensation Change Hurt Working Alaskans

  Ward Merdes | November 18, 2006 1:00 PM | 1 CommentFairbanks, AK

  Republicans Benefit Big Business, Sticking It To The Working Man/Woman.. Again.Republicans change workplace rules in favor of industry ... again. [Surprise, surprise]Alaska's Republican majority in the Senate recently changed workplace rules in favor of industry ... again. They hammered the working man ... again. While we have grown to expect this conduct, this most recent one was particularly...

• DUI and the DMV- WAIT 7 DAYS AND YOU LOSE

  Ward Merdes | April 10, 2006 9:06 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  If you are arrested for a DUI in Alaska, you face criminal prosecution with the Alaska Court system and administrative license action with the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Alaska's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may revoke your license if you have been arrested for DUI and one of the following: 1) Refusal to take breath test 2) Breath Alcohol Test result is .08 or higher. See...

• The Discovery Rule

  Ward Merdes | March 31, 2006 9:08 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

• Alaska Commercial Fishing Is Deadliest Catch

  Ward Merdes | March 23, 2006 12:44 PM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Families of commercial fisherman in Alaska await news of missing family members believed to be taken by rough Alaskan seas. Alaska State Troopers are resuming the search for Juneau fisherman Rick Nebert and crewman Matthew Young of Sitka. Both have been missing since their boat disappeared one week ago. "Commercial fishing in Alaska accounts for an occupational fatality rate that is 28 times the...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | March 17, 2005 9:10 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• Ward Merdes, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | March 17, 2005 6:46 AM | 0 CommentsFairbanks, AK

  Strong advocate. Honest. Hard-working. We only represent injured people. Education:- BS (Economics): Santa Clara University; - JD: Santa Clara University cum laude; - MBA: Cornell University - Johnson School of ManagementAssociations: - State Bar of Alaska; - State Bar of California; - State Bar of Washington; - Licensed to practice law in the Federal Courts; - Member, American Bar Association;...