#Hawaii Supreme Court
Special Election for Honolulu City Council
A special election will be held for the District IV seat on the Honolulu City Council, representing Hawai‘i Kai to Waikīkī and Ala Moana Beach Park.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Rules in Favor of TMT
OHA will move forward with a lawsuit alleging the state and UH have neglected legal duties to adequately manage the mountain and have prioritized astronomical development at the expense of properly caring for Maunakea’s natural and cultural resources.
Supreme Court Hearing Set on Investment Property Surcharge Amendment
The Supreme Court of Hawai’i has accepted a petition from all four counties to hear their arguments against a constitutional amendment which proposes to allow the state to impose a “surcharge” upon “investment property.”
Oral Arguments Set on 1993 Water Use Permit for Moloka‘i Ranch Subsidiary
At issue is a 2017 dismissal by the CWRM of the remanded application by Molokaʻi Ranch to use water from a well to redevelop an abandoned golf course and resort
High Court Hears Argument on Parental Rights of Same-Sex Couples
The State presented oral arguments saying that same-sex spouses must be treated as the presumed parents of children born during their marriage
DLNR Responds to Aquarium Fishing Permits Ruling
Judge Crabtree ruled that, based upon a state Supreme Court opinion, existing permits for fine mesh nets used for catch of aquarium fish are illegal and invalid
DLNR Halts Aquarium Fish Permits After Hawai‘i High Court Ruling
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it has discontinued the issuance and renewal of aquarium fish permits pending further guidance.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Halt of Commercial Aquarium Fishery
State must study environmental impacts before permitting unlimited extraction of reef fish
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Rejects Request for State Repair of Waikiki Seawalls
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rejected a request by Waikiki apartment and condo owners to order the state to pay for repairs to a damaged seawall, or for attorney fees after 10 years of litigation.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Associate Justice Earns International Recognition
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna was recently honored for her major contributions to the legal profession, excelling as a leader, and…
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Holds Oral Argument at Maui’s Baldwin HS
More than 500 students attended oral argument for the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court today at Baldwin High School in an outreach event hosted by the Judiciary.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument at Maui’s Baldwin High School
As part of the Judiciary’s Courts in the Community outreach program, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral argument on April 27 at Maui’s Baldwin High School
Remigio, Eddins, and Hiraoka Sworn In
The Honorable Catherine H. Remigio, along with Todd W. Eddins, and Keith K. Hiraoka were inducted into office as judges of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
State Supreme Court Issues Opinions on Haleakalā Telescope
The first opinion unanimously agreed that the management plan for the Haleakalā summit provided a sufficient assessment of potential environmental impacts from the Telescope.
Laumaka Furlough Escapee Apprehended on Molokaʻi
Furlough escapee, George Alberts Goings, III was charged Tuesday with 2nd degree escape, a class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
VIDEO: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Issues Order on TMT
The state Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order that effectively halts construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea while the court’s final decision on an appeal is under review.
Online Travel Companies Pay State Millions
The State of Hawai‘i has recovered $53.1 million in general excise taxes, penalties and interest from online travel companies, including Travelocity.Com LLP, Expedia Inc., Orbitz LLC and Priceline.Com LLP from tax litigation that began in 2011.
Applicants Sought for Board of Bar Examiners
he Nominating Committee of the Hawai‘i Supreme Court is accepting applications from attorneys who wish to serve as members of the Board of Bar Examiners.
Maui Primary Election Lawsuit Among 3 Dismissed
Mayoral Candidate Nelson Waikiki Jr. filed a lawsuit against state Elections Chief Scott Nago, contesting the results of the election. It was among three separate challenges to the primary election that were dismissed by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court.
Big Island Makeup Election Challenged in Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
A lawsuit was filed in state Supreme Court today challenging the make-up election held on Friday, August 15, for two Hawaiʻi Island precincts that were closed on primary election day due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Iselle.