#9th circuit court of appeals

Former Hawai‘i AG Nominated to Appeals Court

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former Hawaiʻi Attorney General Mark Bennett as a Circuit Judge with the Ninth Circuit Appeals court.

9th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Challenge to Marriage Equality Act

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion upholding the dismissal of a challenge to the state’s Marriage Equality Act by plaintiff Kaui Amsterdam.

Court Issues Order: Maui Hospital Negotiations Continue

Despite the developments, announced by the Attorney General’s office, those close to the situation say negotiations continue and the order still prevents the parties from closing the transaction.

Judge Panel to Hear SHAKA Appeal on Pesticides at GMO Sites

A special panel of three judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in Honolulu today on an appeal filed by The SHAKA Movement.

Chief of Staff: Maui Hospital Transfer Delay is “Devastating”

“It is near impossible to simply reverse course; this will lead to drastic gaps in coverage with no capacity to fill,” said MMMC Chief of Staff Dr. Ron Boyd.

Halted: Maui Hospital Transition Hits Speed Bump

The 9th Circuit Court today entered an order temporarily stopping activities related to the transition of Maui Memorial Medical Center to a private operator.

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of Appeal in Kamehameha Admissions Suit

U.S. Supreme Court issues dismissal of appeal review in case involving the Kamehameha School admissions policy.