Legal matters of maritime concern in Hawaii, Oceania, and beyond.
The Hawaii Legislature recently introduced several bills relating to the ocean environment and maritime industry here.
First up, an increase in barrel tax from five cents per barrel to fifteen. Follow it here.
Next, a requirement that barge-based fuel transfers use containment boom during transfer operations. Follow it here.
And, the biggie…
It is a rare day that my legal interests of zoning law and ocean governance are discussed in a single case, but thanks to the South Carolina Supreme Court, I must say:
The case is Carnival Corporation v. Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and the original opinion can be found here.
In South Carolina, several…
Late last year, I was invited to speak on real estate litigation to the Hawaii State Bar Association's Real Property and Financial Services Section. My partner Greg Kugle and I moderated a panel with guest speakers and we hit on several cases with impact in Hawaii. They are below with links.
Land Court Update –…
Today, I was part of a panel presenting the 2014 HSBA Probate Forms Manual. I updated the chapter on contested matters, including transfer of matters from probate to civil calendar, alternative dispute resolution and appeals.Joining my presentation was co-author and Damon Key alum, Courtney Kajikawa. This isn't a video, but is audio, so please enjoy.
