HONOLULU – The Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking to fill four attorney and two non-attorney positions on the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Applicants from all islands are invited to apply. The terms for these …
HONOLULU – The Hawaii legal profession “is at a crossroads” with respect to how it will address attorney well-being in the future, according to a report issued today by the Hawaii Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being. The task force was formed in May 2019 by …
Posted on May 10, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU — Aliiolani Hale, home to the Hawaii Supreme Court, is closed today by order of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald. At approximately 2:15 a.m. today, the Honolulu Fire Department …
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Supreme Court convened today by Zoom, giving more than 110 students on three islands the opportunity to view oral argument in an actual case. Participating schools included Konawaena High School on Hawaii island, Lahainaluna High …
Jeffrey W. Ng takes the oath of office. A virtual crowd of dozens of family, friends and colleagues tuned in to watch Jeffrey W. Ng be sworn-in as District Family Court Judge of the Third Circuit on May 5. Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over …
MEDIA ADVISORY May 3, 2021 WHAT: Hawaii Supreme Court convening for oral argument In re Hawaiian Electric (Kahuku) SCOT-20-0000308 WHO: Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald Associate Justice Paula A. Nakayama Associate Justice …
Posted on Apr 22, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU — Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court announced today that for those applicants sitting for the Hawaii bar examination scheduled to begin on July 27, 2021, the …
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kahoʻolawe has experienced vastly different uses over its history, from natural oasis and ancient Hawaiian settlement, to penal colony, ranch lands, and military bombing range. In May 1994, title to the island of Kahoʻ …
The District Court of the First Circuit is accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as per diem judges. Applications for consideration should be submitted by Friday, May 7, 2021. An original and three copies of completed applications may …
Second Circuit Family District Court Judge Adrianne N. Heely (second from left) is shown here with her Family Court Drug Court staff: Meridith Russell (far left), administrator of the program since 2015; Michelle Boughner, the program coordinator; and …
HILO, Hawaii – The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaii island) is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel for Hilo and Kona. The compensation shall be as provided by law. Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of …
HONOLULU – The deadline to apply to fill vacancies on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission has been extended to April 14. Terms on each commission are for four years. Members of these commissions serve on a voluntary basis. …
Posted on Mar 30, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases In celebration of National Library Week, April 4 – 10, the Supreme Court Law Library is collaborating with LexisNexis to provide digital library training at noon, Friday, April 9. The training is …
Although the Second Circuit courtroom could accommodate only a few family members due to the pandemic, the atmosphere was nevertheless joyful as Christopher M. Dunn was sworn-in as District Court Judge and James R. Rouse was sworn-in as District Family …
Congratulations to Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna on receiving the American Bar Association’s 2021 Stonewall Award. The award recognizes “lawyers, members of the judiciary and legal academics who have effected real change to remove …
Posted on Mar 12, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed Jeffrey W. Ng to fill a judicial position in the District Family Court of the Third Circuit. Ng has been with the Office of the Public …
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, “I’m a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.” Justice Ginsburg’s legacy and teachings live on as The National Judicial College begins its newly-created Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lecture series …
Posted on Mar 11, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Hawaii State Judiciary is advising court users to be aware of two renovation projects beginning this month at Hoapili Hale. “We are continuing to make the security …
Posted on Mar 10, 2021 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – All Oahu students in third to eighth grades are invited to participate in the First Circuit Court’s 2021 Law Day art contest. Public, private, and home-schooled students are welcome. …
HONOLULU — The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill upcoming vacancies on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission. Terms on each commission are for four years. Members of these commissions serve on a voluntary basis. …
