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Hawai`i State Law Library System . . .

Posted on February 10, 2008
. . . has updated its website.

Sentencing Law and Policy Blog looks at Hawai`i

Posted on February 08, 2008
Hawaii still dealing with Apprendi fix and fall-out

Is Texas-style "tort reform" the cure for rural healthcare woes?

Posted on February 08, 2008
Yes, says The Maui News today:Fears of lawsuits drive out doctorsNo, says the Texas Observer last fall:Rural Texas is still waiting for the doctors tort reform was supposed to deliver.The Legislature is considering legislation offered by Rep. Josh Green...

Aloha, res gestae doctrine

Posted on February 08, 2008
In this case, aloha means goodbye.

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"Ninth Circuit Practitioners: Time To Sign Up For Electronic Notifications"

Posted on February 08, 2008
"It?s time for all appellate practioners to join the Ninth Circuit as it strides into the 20th Century by taking the first step toward electronic case management and filings."

"Is there a difference between Cockfighting and Dogfighting? (or Bullfighting?)"

Posted on February 08, 2008
The Sports Law Blog takes a look at the recent entanglement of sports, culture, and animal cruelty.

Shaylene Iseri-Carvalho to run for Kaua`i County prosecutor?

Posted on February 08, 2008
She's pulled papers, but hasn't filed yet.A graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, Iseri-Carvalho is currently a member of the Kaua`i County Council.

Another update on plastic bags:

Posted on February 06, 2008
"Plastic Patch in Pacific Grows to Twice Size of U.S.""city Department of Environmental Services Director Eric S. Takamura told council members he sees no litter problem related to plastic bags"House committee to vote on State legislation (HB 2434) tomorrow.

Legal victory for whales

Posted on February 04, 2008
Judge: Bush Can't Exempt Navy in Sonar

Update: plastic bags on their way out?

Posted on February 03, 2008
As previously reported, there's a growing movement (locally and globally) to limit the use of plastic bags, by law and by persuasion:The scourge of plastic bagsNo mo' plastic bags . . . in Pa`ia, San Francisco, elsewhere?Here's the latest news on the subject:The Kokua Hawai`i Foundation reports on pending legislation at the Honolulu City Council and on a community project in Hale`iwa...

Shieldin' ain't easy

Posted on February 03, 2008
News and opinion on the Legislature's challenge of devising a good reporters' shield law in the blogger era:Jerry BurrisPlanet Kaua`iHawai`i House BlogAssociated PressPoinography!

"U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to participate in UH Law School public forum"

Posted on February 03, 2008
On Thursday at 11:30 a.m., Professor Jon M. Van Dyke will moderate a panel discussion at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa entitled "Doe v. Kamehameha Schools: A ?Discrete and Insular Minority? in Hawai`i 70 years after Carolene Products?" Justice Stephen Breyer, Judge David Ezra, Professors David Forman and Kathleen Sullivan, and attorney Eric Grant will participate.

Citing U.S. Apology Resolution, Supreme Court orders injunction against sale of ceded lands

Posted on February 01, 2008
Here's Chief Justice Moon's 93-page opinion for a unanimous Court in OHA v. HCDCH yesterday:http://www.state.hi.us/jud/opinions/sct/2008/25570.pdfCongratulations to winning attorneys Sherry Broder, Jon Van Dyke, Melody Mackenzie, William Meheula, and Hayden Aluli.

Update: Rehearing granted in case of strip-searched honor student

Posted on January 31, 2008
As reported here in September, Judge Richard Clifton of Hawai`i (an appointee of President George W. Bush) wrote a majority opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concluding that it wasn't unconstitutional for authorities to strip-search a 13-year-old girl suspected of possessing ibuprofen...

Justice Breyer follows the sun

Posted on January 30, 2008
He's heading to Hawai`i and Arizona next month.

So how many actual Hawai`i litigators are there?

Posted on January 30, 2008
Considering there were just 16 civil jury trials in the state last year.Some self-described "litigators" could perhaps be more aptly described as "advocates in arbitration" or "settlers."

The scourge of plastic bags

Posted on January 28, 2008
"Business, ecology and art join forces as Paia tries to rid itself of plastic""Something easy & effective we all can do - ask our municipal governments to ban plastic bags"

Hawai`i Employment Law Conference (March 4-5, 2008; Honolulu)

Posted on January 28, 2008
http://www.hiemploymentlaw.com/

Goodsill Anderson wins appeal in pregnancy-discrimination case

Posted on January 28, 2008
Kamaka v. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, Jan. 24, 2008.pdf:http://www.state.hi.us/jud/opinions/sct/2008/26308.pdf.html:http://www.state.hi.us/jud/opinions/sct/2008/26308.htmContrary to the plaintiff's contention, associate attorneys at Goodsill are at-will employees (or at least were when this case was filed), according to the Chief Justice's opinion for the unanimous Court.

Hirono chairs House Education & Labor Committee hearing . . .

Posted on January 27, 2008
. . . and touts early childhood education legislation:

Honolulu Mayor Hannemann up for "World Mayor 2008"

Posted on January 27, 2008
http://www.worldmayor.com/contest_2008/world-mayor-vote.html

$3M for whistleblower

Posted on January 26, 2008
Nancy Olipares dared to seek the City's compliance with Federal law.

"Reasons I Might Never Move to Hawaii"

Posted on January 24, 2008
Techie Chris Pirillo:Al Gore says the ice caps are melting. There goes Hawai`i.Limited broadband options.

Other views on the proposed UPL rule

Posted on January 24, 2008
Planet Kaua`i:Under proposed rule, Child and Family Services could not advise a woman to get a restraining order against a violent partner Blog's criticism of unauthorized practice of law media coverage misses the mark Star-Bulletin editorial:Allow nonlawyers to keep providing mundane legal servicesThe ICC Law Blawg:UPL Debate

CJ Moon honored by Korean American Foundation Hawai`i

Posted on January 23, 2008
Other honorees at the Jan. 13 "Light of the Orient" Banquet Jan. 13,were Dr. Kwan Jay Cho, founder and president of International Mid Pac College (IMPAC); Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto of the Hawai`i Department of Education; and Kathryn Whang Inouye, chief operating officer of the Kobayashi Group LLC.

Who are Hawai`i's attorneys supporting for President?

Posted on January 23, 2008
Hillary Clinton:Mark BernsteinGary GaliherColleen HanabusaDiane HastertDaniel InouyeSteven TreckerJohn Edwards:Susan Barr BrandonMark DavisRichard DeRobertisRobert KleinGary GaliherKenneth MarcusDiane OnoJeffrey OnoWayne ParsonsJohn McCain:Joyce BrownAdrienne KingBarack Obama:Edmund BurkeGilbert Coloma-AgaranRichard FriedCollin FritzRobert GrondineBrook HartLouise IngEric JamesDaniel KirleyFrank LockwoodDavid LouieHoward McPheetersWilliam MeheulaTerri MotosueNeil OkabayashiArthur ParkWayne ParsonsArthur RossRai Saint ChuGary SlovinDouglas SmithLex SmithWilliam TamJohn ThomasJon Van DykeAndrew WinerRonald YeeRon Paul:Paul Dold

KITV and Star-Bulletin get it wrong on unauthorized practice of law

Posted on January 22, 2008
The Supreme Court of Hawai`i is considering a proposed addition to its rules regarding the unauthorized practice of law. As noted in the announcement seeking public comment (due Jan. 25), "The proposed rule defines the practice of law and would assist with enforcement measures, by clarifying what is and is not the practice of law...

Lt. Governor, Navy Chaplain & other men to march in opposition to women's abortion rights

Posted on January 18, 2008
Perhaps some women will also be marching, but none are listed on the announcement:State Capitol, Jan. 22, 3-6 p.m.

Bill introduced to provide vaccination against virus that causes cervical cancer

Posted on January 16, 2008
HB 2141

Commission applicants sought

Posted on January 16, 2008
State Ethics Commission (applications due Feb. 15)State Campaign Spending Commission (applications due Feb. 15)Maui County boards, commissions, and committees (applications due Jan. 18, extended from Jan. 11, according to press accounts)

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