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- Expertise: Employment law and professional liabilityADN: Attorney challenges ... firing inquiry (September 2, 2008)
- Education: BA, University of Alaska Fairbanks; JD, University of ArizonaWSJ Law Blog:: Spotlight on ... Thomas Van Flein (September 2, 2008)
- Employer: Clapp, Peterson, Van Flein, Tiemessen & Thorsness in AnchorageWSJ Law Blog:: Spotlight on ...Thomas Van Flein (September 2, 2008)
- Began working August 21, 2008ADN: Attorney challenges ... firing inquiry (September 2, 2008)
- Salary: $185 an hour (less than his usual fee)ADN: Attorney challenges ... firing inquiry (September 2, 2008)
- Authorized to spend: $95,000ADN: Attorney challenges ... firing inquiry (September 2, 2008)
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Thomas Van Flein is an Alaskan lawyer who was hired on August 21, 2008 to represent Governor Sarah Palin's office in the investigation into the firing of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. Van Flein replaced Attorney General Talis Colberg, who has a perceived conflict of interest in the ongoing proceedings.
The investigation involves whether Monegan was pressured into firing State Trooper Mike Wooten, Palin's ex-brother-in-law, and whether Monegan was ultimately fired because he wouldn't do so. Colberg has admitted he contacted Monegan about Wooten, which makes him a potential witness in the case.
On September 2, 2008, Van Flein challenged the legality of the proceedings, stating that the proper venue for such investigations is the state Personnel Board, not the Legislature, an opinion rejected by the director of the investigation, Hollis French.ADN: Attorney challenges ... firing inquiry (September 2, 2008)
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Will Sarah Palin end up in a polar bear (din-din)? Cheers, Lori Price www.legitgov.org 1 AnswerI think it's very unlikely. :) Besides, she's more entertaining being who she is. read more -
Whats the best all-wheel drive van? 2 AnswersI would agree that the Chrysler T&C; and similar Dodge Grand Caravan are nice but they have not been available with all wheel drive since 2005 because of the tr... read more -
Who's looking forward to Guitar Hero:Van Halen? 2 AnswersI rented Guitar Hero 5 and bought Beatles Rock Band. I really like those games, but I get tired of them after awhile. I will probably rent Guitar Hero:Van Halen... read more
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