- Supreme Court of California acknowledges work of Supreme Court of Hawai`i re same-sex marriage
Posted May 15, 2008, 12:27 pm
See footnote 20 on page 34 of today's decision striking down California's ban on same-sex marriage.
- At request of The Nature Conservancy & Legislature, State & Kamehameha Schools continue to kill animals; Hawaiian Humane Society doesn't object
Posted May 12, 2008, 10:58 am
State-regulated pig hunts may expand Hunters in the control hunt area can use dogs, bows and arrows, and knives. . . The state Legislature, environmental groups and others want the DLNR to control feral pigs more aggressively. More pigs have come into residential neighborhoods in recent years as more homes have been built in forests. . . . Kamehameha Schools . . . sent in hunters armed with bows and arrows . . . The hunters carry .22-caliber handguns to finish off the pigs wounded by arrows. ....
- "Reinstated Hawaiian Kingdom on Trial"
Posted May 12, 2008, 10:52 am
From the New Zealand-based "Have a Say" blog: Reinstated Kingdom of Hawaii possible
- Happy Law Day!
Posted May 1, 2008, 11:17 am
A list of upcoming related events is available from the Advertiser.
- State seeks U.S. Supreme Court review of ceded lands case
Posted April 30, 2008, 12:46 am
Bennett says Supreme Court of Hawai`i gave too much weight to Apology Resolution.
- Shield law passes
Posted April 30, 2008, 12:41 am
Derrick DePledge has the story. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides background.
- CJ facing forced retirement in two years
Posted April 21, 2008, 12:12 pm
Bill to save Hawaii Chief Justice Moon founders
- Hawaiian activists ask Mainland liberals & leftists to oppose Akaka Bill
Posted April 21, 2008, 12:32 am
From a special edition of The Nation: Hawaii Needs You
- "Famous Are the Flowers"
Posted April 21, 2008, 12:23 am
"Hawaiian Resistance Then--and Now"
- Bush's top attorney wants government lawyers to help the poor; Lingle's doesn't
Posted April 20, 2008, 1:18 pm
From today's Star-Bulletin: Justice for all? » For the poor, the door to justice is opening slowly » A study detailing the shortage of affordable legal services has triggered steps to fill the need The federal Department of Justice encourages its attorneys to do pro bono work that does not conflict with their official duties. But state Attorney General Mark Bennett testified against letting state attorneys do the same, saying that almost any legal service they might provide off duty could...
- Is it a fee or a tax?
Posted April 16, 2008, 7:13 pm
That was the question in a ruling issued Monday by the State Intermediate Court of Appeals in a case regarding assessments imposed by the State executive branch. The State Insurance Commission has been imposing assessments on insurance companies to pay for the cost of regulating them. If the assessments were deemed "fees," they'd fall within the executive branch's jurisdiction and be legal. If the assessments were deemed "taxes," they'd be outside the executive branch's authority and...
- Applicants sought for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Hawai`i
Posted April 14, 2008, 6:13 pm
Lawyer and non-lawyer applicants are sought. The application deadline is May 15.
- When is supplemental environmental review required?
Posted April 11, 2008, 1:19 pm
Listen to the debate at the Intermediate Court of Appeals (4/9/08): [www.state.hi.us]
- Congress looks into Hawai`i's air-travel woes
Posted April 11, 2008, 12:56 pm
"Hawaii's Congressional Delegation comes out strong to expose unfair competition in Hawaii's skies by Mesa Air Group"
- "The Second Chance Act: A First Step Forward to Curb Recidivism"
Posted April 9, 2008, 7:20 pm
[www.alternet.org]
- The hunt is on
Posted April 7, 2008, 11:44 am
The Nature Conservancy is forging ahead with its plan to hire professional hunters to kill deer, goats, and pigs on several islands. But is the large-scale killing of wild animals a legal form of conservation? And do donors to The Nature Conservancy realize that they're supporting professional hunters?
- Hawai`i and Maui counties consider development plans
Posted April 6, 2008, 12:15 am
Hunter Bishop blogs about the draft Puna Community Development Plan. Ilima Loomis blogs about the draft Maui Island Plan.
- Sustainability Law Blog
Posted March 22, 2008, 5:10 pm
[www.sustainabilitylawblog.com]
- Republican governor protects rule of law (and taxpayers) from assault by Democratic legislature
Posted March 21, 2008, 4:20 pm
Gov. Lingle vetoed a bill that would've required county taxpayers to fund the legal representation of a police officer who, for example, plotted with terrorists to blow up Waikiki or with organized crime to assassinate the police chief. Indeed, an officer who personally committed those acts would be provided representation. The legislation is supported by the State of Hawai`i Organization of Police Officers.
- Another drug-testing program struck down
Posted March 20, 2008, 1:26 pm
Lanier v. City of Woodburn (9th Cir. - March 13, 2008)