Author: Siena Caruso

Siena is an associate attorney in Dorsey’s Trial Group, where she uses her domestic and international experience to achieve effective and efficient litigation outcomes for her clients. Siena’s litigation experience includes complex consumer class actions, multi-district, product liability, and commercial litigation, and regulatory compliance.

Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Virtual Shareholder Meetings

Dorsey Assists Alaska Corporations to Hold Annual Virtual and Hybrid Meetings The Alaska Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill 24, on March 22, 2021, allowing corporate shareholder meetings and nonprofit member meetings to be held via remote communications. The bill was signed into law by Governor Dunleavy on March 31, 2021. “This is a common-sense bill that makes Alaska an easier place to do business, and I expect it to have an immediate and positive impact,” said Alaska Representative Matt Claman....

Disaster Suspension Continues-COVID-19 Corporate Issues in Alaska

Earlier we reported that on March 19, 2020 (Effective Collaboration with Governor Nets Pragmatic Solution) the Governor of the State of Alaska temporarily suspended certain provisions of the Alaska Corporations Code AS 10.06.405(a) (in person requirement) and AS 10.06.410(a) (notice requirement) for annual meetings until April 12, or later date, if the disaster declaration is extended.  On April 10, 2020, Governor Dunleavy signed into law Senate Bill 241 (the “Act”).  The Act extended the Governor’s March 11, 2020 Disaster Declaration...