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Hawaiian Lava Wall Cuts Off Highway 137

Summary: Lava from the Kilauea eruption on Hawaii's Big Island continues to spread.  Since May, Hawaii's Big Island volcano has…

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts from Summit

 Summary: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted on Thursday, spewing ash as high as 30,000 feet.  A volcano erupted on Hawaii's…

Are Hawaii’s Big Island Homes Damaged by Volcano Covered by Insurance?

Summary: The volcano, Kilauea, erupted on Hawaii's Big Island last week.  On Thursday, Hawaii's Big Island was devastated by an…

Hawaii Becomes Seventh State to Allow Assisted Suicide

Summary: There are now six states that have laws that permit physician-assisted suicide.  Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a right-to-die…

15 States File DACA Lawsuit against Trump Administration

Summary: Fifteen states are suing the Trump Administration for ending the DACA program.  After President Donald Trump revealed his decision…

DOJ Prepares to File Appeal on Travel Ban Holds

Summary: The Justice Department has started the process to file appeals against the holds preventing the executive order from being…

Federal Judges Rule against Trump’s Second Travel Ban

Summary: A federal judge in Hawaii has issued a national ruling that would halt President Donald Trump's recent executive order. …

The Urgent Need to Close America’s Justice Gap

Summary: While many lawyers are helping the the poor with legal services, there is still much work to be done…

University of Hawaii Law School Plans Expansive Upgrade

Summary: A long-term plan at the University of Hawaii’s Law School has been drafted to include extensive renovations and upgrades…

Kauai Litigation Associate Position Now Available

A Kauai, Hawaii law firm is looking for a litigation associate with personal injury and/or criminal law experience. They are looking…

Attorney Convicted for Licking Client’s Ear

Summary: An attorney has lost his appeal to overturn a harassment conviction that stemmed from his licking a former client…

Largest Class in University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law Enrolled for Fall of 2014

Summary: University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law welcomes the largest class of incoming students this fall in its…