Alaska Sues Crowdfunding Sites, Seeks Transparency

0:00On March 19th, here's the latest out of Anchorage. Alaska sued six major crowdfunding sites this month, claiming they misused the identities of local charities to collect donations without permission. These high-profile civil cases could set precedents nationwide, keeping tabs on them as tricky though. Unlike the federal system, Alaska State courts lack automatic alerts for filings, motions, or hearings in civil matters. That gap affects everyone, with over 2,569 superior court civil cases, and more than 7,500 in. District courts last fiscal year. Privacy protections for things like divorces explain the caution. The courts have stepped up access lately, posting new case lists online, and setting a free public terminals for document reviews statewide. During Sunshine Week, calls grow for email notifications or opt-in lists for key cases, shipping reporters cover stories better and boosting, transparency for all the laskins.

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