Hawaii Property Owners Have Private Right to Enforce County Land Use Laws
By Bruce Voss Hawaii property owners now have a right to sue in court to enforce county land use ordinances,
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Employees Can Sue Their Managers and Other Co-Employees Individually Under State Law
By Bruce D. Voss Hawaii employees can sue their managers and other co-employees individually under Hawaii state discrimination law, the
Read moreEmployees Emotional Distress Lawsuit Barred by Workers Compensation Statute
By Bruce Voss An employee’s lawsuit for emotional distress arising out of her employment is barred by the exclusive remedy
Read moreSupreme Court Reverses Land Use Commission For Setting Arbitrary Deadline
By Bruce D. Voss The Hawaii Supreme Court sharply rebuked the State Land Use Commission for setting an arbitrary deadline
Read moreDeveloping Real Property in Hawaii
Written by Bart W. Howk The State of Hawaii has endeavored to protect the Hawaiian Islands’ unique culture and history
Read moreNinth Circuit Upholds Reasonable Employee Attendance Policy as Basis for Termination
By Bruce D. Voss Showing up for work on a regular, predictable basis is important, the Ninth Circuit has ruled
Read moreHawaii Supreme Court Further Expands Duty to Defend
By Bruce D. Voss The Hawaii Supreme Court has again expanded the “duty to defend” under Hawaii insurance law, finding
Read moreHawaii Mortgage Lenders Who Foreclose May Be Held Liable For Treble Damages
Written by Bruce D. Voss Residential mortgage lenders operating in Hawaii may be held liable for unfair and deceptive trade
Read moreEmployer Has No Handbook Liability to Treat Employee Fairly
By Bruce D. Voss A company handbook or manual promising that an employer will treat employees “fairly” does not by
Read moreLegislature Again Seeking to Change Hawaii Commercial Leases
by Bruce D. Voss The Hawaii State Legislature is once again considering bills to change the terms of commercial and
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