Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
John Hill: How A Maui Court Mishandled A Divorce Case Involving One Of Its Own
Dania Novack argued she had been treated unfairly in her divorce from a husband whose new partner was a Maui judge. Six years later, the Hawaii Supreme Court agreed.
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Ginoza, Devens Sworn In As Hawaii Associate Justices
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald led the ceremony Friday at Aliiolani Hale.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Lawsuit Alleges Two State Entities Improperly Hired Their Leaders Behind Closed Doors
The Public First Law Center alleges that the Agribusiness Development Corp. and Defender Council violated Hawaii’s Sunshine Law.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The Miske Case: Interesting Names On The Witness List
Hundreds of names have been submitted by the Miske defense as well as the prosecution.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023
Public Hearing Sought On New Supreme Court Justice’s Ties to Super PAC
A local Democrat has “grave concern” that the Supreme Court nominee did not disclose work with a political action committee.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
John Hill: Conflict Of Interest Has Clouded This Big Island Judge’s Family Court Cases
After a father — and Civil Beat — raised questions, the Judiciary stepped in and the judge has taken corrective actions. The case underscores the need for Hawaii to take a closer look at judicial ethics.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Randy Roth: Public Corruption In The Land Of Aloha
The Broken Trust and Mailbox Conspiracy scandals are now history, but valuable lessons remain unlearned.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Convicted Child Predator Sentenced After Long Delay In Standing Trial
The judge noted that Casey Nishimura had failed to show any remorse for his crimes or empathy for the victims.
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Maui Fire Victims Fight To Keep Lawsuits On Maui
Score of cases have been removed from Maui state court to federal court on Oahu. An attorney says it’s unfair to expect victims to have to travel for trials.
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A Historic Vote: Senate Confirms First Native Hawaiian Woman As US District Court Judge
Shanlyn Park, a former federal defender and current state court judge, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote.