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Hawaii bill seeks to prevent suicide in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations

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The Hawaii Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Monday passed a bill that directs the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force (PSHTF) to further focus its efforts on preventing suicide in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.

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Hawaii man exonerated after 25 years in prison for murder

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The Hawaii Circuit Court of the Third Circuit Tuesday exonerated Albert “Ian” Schweitzer’s 2000 conviction for the 1991 second-degree murder, kidnapping and sexual assault in the first degree of Dana Ireland after newly discovered evidence.

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Hawaii Reaches Coronavirus Response Settlement with Inmates

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The Hawaii Department of Public Safety will establish a five-member committee to provide non-binding guidance on the COVID response in state jails and prisons.

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Oahu Parachute Center, State of Hawaii Sued Over Fatal 2019 Plane Crash

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Lawsuits & Litigation fatal plane crash Hawaii Parachute Center oahu Oahu Parachute Center plane crash State of HawaiiOahu Parachute Center, its owner, and many others were recently named in a lawsuit over the fatal 2019 plane crash that killed 11 people.

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Hawaii congressional delegation calls for independent investigation into chemical leak at US Navy facility

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Hawaii’s congressional delegation Tuesday urged the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the procedures and practices used by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Navy in the midst of a leak at the Navy’s Red Hill complex in Honolulu , Hawaii.

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Hawaii Commission Urges New State Felonies to Combat Public Corruption 

The Crime Report

A Hawaii standards commission has recommended new felony offenses for the state that would open up potential new state-level charges in corruption cases against Hawaiian officials, Blaze Lovell reports for Honolulu Civil Beat.

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“Arson investigation opened after small fire at Hawaii Supreme Court”

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“Arson investigation opened after small fire at Hawaii Supreme Court”: The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has this report

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Arizona Jury Considers Death Penalty For Hawaii Prisoner Convicted Of Murder

The Crime Report

Maugaotega and Nunuhja were both Hawaii prisoners held out of state because there was no room in Hawaiian correctional facilities. In Hawaii, the death penalty has been abolished.

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Federal appeals court upholds Hawaii statute limiting open carry of firearms in public

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Hawaii County Police Chief denied both of Young’s applications, finding that Young failed to show either an “exceptional case or demonstrated urgency” to carry a firearm. The district court upheld Hawaii’s firearm-licensing law, so Young appealed to the Ninth Circuit.

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“Hawaii has issued 1 gun carry permit since high court ruling”

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Hawaii has issued 1 gun carry permit since high court ruling”: Jennifer Sinco Kelleher of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Hawaii has issued 1 gun carry permit since high court ruling” appeared first on How Appealing

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Hawaii Immigration Lawyers Help You Get Your Green Card

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Another way to obtain legal residence in Hawaii is to seek asylum. News & Politics american immigration council Customs and Immigration green card marriage illegal immigration immigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration attorneys immigration lawyers

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“How The Hawaii Supreme Court Has Shaped Policing In The State; Recent rulings have built on decades of precedent in Hawaii that protects individuals from unreasonable government intrusions”

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“How The Hawaii Supreme Court Has Shaped Policing In The State; Recent rulings have built on decades of precedent in Hawaii that protects individuals from unreasonable government intrusions”: Blaze Lovell of Honolulu Civil Beat has this report

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Hawaii Debates How to Improve its Investigations into Police Shootings

The Crime Report

In the coming new year, the Hawaiian state legislature will take another look at the Hawaii Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board, one of the few commissions in the U.S.

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Hawaii Edges Closer to Ending Cash Bail

The Crime Report

Hawaii state legislators have voted to advance a bill that would allow suspects accused of nonviolent misdemeanors and some felonies to go free without bail, reports Honolulu Civil Beat.

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Honolulu Firefighters Will Now Carry Narcan

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Hawaii firefighters will be trained in administering naloxone in the case of opioid overdoses.

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Injury Claims as a Semi-Truck Passenger in Hawaii

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If you were injured as a hitchhiker in Hawaii, you would likely have the right to sue any negligent drivers who caused the accident. .

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Half of $8.1M Settlement in Hawaii Thai Workers Case Received

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Thai workers will receive compensation in EEOC lawsuit. Verdicts & Settlements case court case documents EEOC employ employee employer Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Global Horizons Honolulu Maui Maui Pineapple Maui Pineapple Co. settle settlement Thai Thailand worker workers

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“Another Vacancy Posted For Hawaii Supreme Court; It is the second associate justice position to become open this month due to term limits”

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“Another Vacancy Posted For Hawaii Supreme Court; It is the second associate justice position to become open this month due to term limits”: Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat has this report. The post “Another Vacancy Posted For Hawaii Supreme Court; It is the second associate justice position to become open this month due to term limits” appeared first on How Appealing

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“Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Shields Against Supreme Court Rulings On Abortion, Guns; Lawmakers are considering statewide regulations on concealed carry and also plan to debate measures protecting doctors who perform abortions”

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Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Shields Against Supreme Court Rulings On Abortion, Guns; Lawmakers are considering statewide regulations on concealed carry and also plan to debate measures protecting doctors who perform abortions”: Blaze Lovell of Honolulu Civil Beat has this report.

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EB-5 Investor Says Hawaii Resort Investment Never Returned

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An EB-5 visa investor filed suit against a tangle of companies and individuals that he says conspired to divert his investment for personal gain, telling a New York Supreme Court on Tuesday that he never got his money back after triggering a withdrawal clause in the investment agreement

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Is a Water Cannon Considered Police Brutality in Hawaii?

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There have been recorded instances of water cannons knocking people to the ground and even tearing off their clothes. News & Politics police brutality attorneys police brutality case police brutality complaints police brutality lawsuit police brutality settlement

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“Hawaii Struggles To Revise Gun Laws After Supreme Court Decision; Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn’t yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications”

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Hawaii Struggles To Revise Gun Laws After Supreme Court Decision; Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn’t yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications”: James Gonser of Honolulu Civil Beat has this report. Clement claims to be heading to Hawaii for a purpose other than a vacation, there’s reason to believe him.

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What Can a Victim’s Family Do After a Fatal Accident in Hawaii?

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It is possible that the victim’s family can receive compensation related to the person’s lost future wages.

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Honolulu agrees to make transit accessible in disability lawsuit settlement

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The Honolulu municipal government signed a settlement agreement on Tuesday to improve paratransit for people with disabilities. This agreement was in response to a complaint in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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“Initial thoughts on the constitutional right to concealed carry in NY Rifle and Pistol Association v. Corlett, and a possible trip to Hawaii”

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Corlett, and a possible trip to Hawaii”: William Baude has this post at the “Summary, Judgment” blog “Initial thoughts on the constitutional right to concealed carry in NY Rifle and Pistol Association v.

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Morning Docket: 03.17.23

Above The Law

Morning Docket Hawaii Kirkland & Ellis TikTok Whiskey* I love some good parody and a good whiskey. What will SCOTUS think of a parody of whiskey? [ ABA Journal ] * Take my food and I'll take you to court! Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Postmates can't arbitrate their way out of this one.

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“Making More Sense of the Limited Cert Grant in NYS Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett; Perhaps the Court can consolidate the New York Case with Young v. Hawaii”

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Hawaii”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy “Making More Sense of the Limited Cert Grant in NYS Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett; Perhaps the Court can consolidate the New York Case with Young v. ”

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What Can I Do If My Employer Isn’t Giving Me Enough Breaks in Hawaii?

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These short breaks are considered to be compensable work hours according to federal laws, which means that your employer cannot deduct this time off your paycheck. Business Employment employment agreement employment contract employment discrimination employment disputes

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What is an Internal Appeal for a Denied Homeowners Insurance Claim in Hawaii?

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During this internal review, your insurance company will re-evaluate its decision. Business bad faith bad faith lawsuits denied claims denied insurance claims first party claims insurance claim denied

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How Does a Worker in Hawaii Know if They Have Experienced Actual Sexual Harassment?

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Some illegal actions in the workplace may cross over into criminal activity. This includes sexual assault, rape, stalking, battery, and other crimes that may be physical or sexual in nature.

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Institutionalized Due to Mistaken Identity, Man Files Lawsuit

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Hawaii man was institutionalized for two years against his will after authorities mistook him for a criminal.

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“Supreme Court could soon make it easier to carry guns in six states; If the justices strike down New York’s century-old restrictions on carrying concealed firearms, similar regulations in California, New Jersey, Maryland, Hawaii and Massachusetts would be vulnerable”:

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“Supreme Court could soon make it easier to carry guns in six states; If the justices strike down New York’s century-old restrictions on carrying concealed firearms, similar regulations in California, New Jersey, Maryland, Hawaii and Massachusetts would be vulnerable”: Ann E.

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Hundreds join contaminated drinking water lawsuit against US government

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The suit was originally brought in August by four plaintiffs living in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at the time of the contamination. Uncategorized contaminated water Domestic drinking water Federal Tort Claims Act hawaii Pearl Harbor tort lawsuit US Navy

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King’s Hawaiian Rolls are Made in Cali, Lawsuit Says

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Featured Article Lawsuits & Litigation Aldi baked baked goods California company consumers defraud defrauding dinner dinner rolls food goods Hawaii King's King's Hawaiian law lawsuit legal case mislead misleading packaging Pillsbury price products rolls Sara Lee suit

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Morning Docket: 10.14.22

Above The Law

Morning Docket Bruen Guns Hawaii Judge Ho Yale Law School* So I guess we'll just be allowing untraceable guns to roam the streets of America now. Thanks, Bruen ! [ The Hill ]. Prosecution of the Parkland shooter has brought conversations on the death penalty back to the forefront. Politico ].

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Morning Docket: 10.12.22

Above The Law

Gauntlet thrown: Hawaii won’t make it easy for other states to criminalize abortion. Morning Docket Atlanta California Hawaii Pigs Schools Sexual Misconduct* Troubling confession: Lawyer fined for warning school of a priest’s history of sexual misconduct. [ The Guardian ]. *

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Debate Over Release of Police Bodycam Footage Heats Up in Hawaii

The Crime Report

After two fatal police shootings in April, in Honolulu, HI, were caught on police body cameras, there is an increasing demand for a uniform policy concerning when to release the footage, reports Honolulu’s Civil Beat.