Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Provides Useful Insight for EIS Preparers in Upholding Aquarium Fishing Permits

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On August 28, 2024, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued its opinion in Kaupiko v. Board of Land and Natural Resources , marking another chapter...
Sunday, December 22, 2024

Federal Government Proposes Expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary

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The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed designation of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary emphasizes ...
Friday, September 27, 2024

Trial Court Agrees with State on Stopping Unauthorized Erosion Control Measures on the North Shore of Oahu

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This case serves as a cautionary tale for littoral landowners in Hawai‘i. It underscores the importance of understanding shoreline boundari...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Hawai‘i Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition on Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Agricultural Districts

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In a recent opinion, Rosehill v. State of Hawai’i Land Use Commission , the Hawai’i Supreme Court (HSCT) reinforced the agricultural distric...
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Hawai'i Court Holds that Consideration of Severance Damages in Honolulu Rail Case Should be Left to the Jury

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On December 29, 2023, the Hawai’i Supreme Court ("HSCT") issued an opinion in the  City and County of Honolulu v. Victoria Ward . ...
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Presentation at the 2022 VIRTUAL BAR CONVENTION

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Monday, August 14, 2023

How to Help the Maui Community after Devastating Wildfires in Lāhainā and Upcountry Maui

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Last week brought us news of multiple, devastating fires across Maui, causing loss of life and property. The fires continue to burn. Accord...