Affirmation of Hawaii's Administrative Revocation Program for DUI Offenses Introduction In the landmark case of CHARLES KERNAN, Petitioner-Appellant, v. IRWIN TANAKA, decided on August 9, 1993, by...
Enhancing Defendants' Rights: Mandatory Competency Hearings and Limits on Police Deception in Confessions 1. Introduction The case of State of Hawaii v. John Anthony Kelekolio (74 Haw. 479)...
Effective Assistance of Counsel and Proper Jury Instructions in Multi-Count Criminal Convictions: An Analysis of STATE v. BRIONES Introduction STATE v. BRIONES, 74 Haw. 442 (1993), is a landmark...
Expanded Standing for Determining Unsuitability in Professional Negligence Claims: Insights from DOROTHY ZERESTA FRANKS v. CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU Introduction The case of DOROTHY ZERESTA FRANKS...
Kealoha v. County of Hawaii: Establishing No Tort Duty for Helmet Use by Motorcyclists Introduction Kealoha v. County of Hawaii is a landmark 1993 decision by the Supreme Court of Hawaii that...
Amfac, Inc. v. Waikiki Beachcomber Investment Company: Establishing New Precedents in Indemnification Agreements Introduction Amfac, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, engaged in a legal dispute with...
Broadening Implied Warranty of Merchantability: Liability for Medical Device Defects and Mental Distress Introduction In the landmark case of David W. Larsen and Shirley Larsen v. Pacesetter Systems,...
Hawaii Supreme Court Affirms Native Hawaiian Access Rights Under Article XII, §7 Introduction In the landmark case of Pele Defense Fund (PDF) v. William Paty et al., the Supreme Court of Hawaii...
Negligence Liability of Publishers and Municipal Authorities: An Analysis of Birmingham v. Fodor's Travel Publications Introduction Birmingham v. Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. is a landmark case...
Reaffirming Principles of Criminal Liability through Commission and Omission in Second-Degree Murder: STATE v. BATSON Introduction State of Hawaii v. William Batson, 73 Haw. 236 (1992), is a pivotal...
Reevaluation of Rape Shield Laws: State of Hawaii v. Carlos Calbero Introduction State of Hawaii v. Carlos Calbero is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Hawaii on December 28, 1989....
Requiring Clear and Convincing Evidence for Punitive Damages: Establishing a New Standard in Hawaii’s Products Liability Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Steven Masaki, Frank Masaki, and Sumiye...
Pinero v. State of Hawaii: Enhancing Fair Trial Protections through Strict Evidentiary and Instructional Protocols Introduction Pinero v. State of Hawaii is a pivotal 1989 decision by the Supreme...
Clarifying Duty of Care and Proximate Cause in Hotel Negligence: Knodle v. Waikiki Gateway Hotel Introduction The case of John Knodle vs. Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Inc. is a landmark decision by the...
State of Hawaii v. Estrada: Reinforcing Defendants’ Rights to Fair Trial Through Comprehensive Discovery and Judicial Conduct Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Hawaii v. James...
Enforcement of Appellate Deadlines: Insights from Bacon v. Karlin Introduction The case of Kay Bacon, doing business as Kaanapali Royal Rentals, versus Joel M. Karlin, M.D. and the Association of...
Equitable Division of Separate Property Appreciation in Cassiday v. Cassiday Introduction Cassiday v. Cassiday is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Hawaii, delivered on March 18, 1986. The...
Establishing Standards for Malice in Malicious Prosecution: Myers v. Cohen and Ryan Introduction The case of Michael S. Myers v. Ronald B. Cohen and Patrick J. Ryan (67 Haw. 389) adjudicated by the...
Refining Miranda Protections in Traffic Stops and Upholding Field Sobriety Evidence: Insights from State of Hawaii v. Wyatt Introduction State of Hawaii v. Jacqueline L. Wyatt (67 Haw. 293),...
Wilful Disregard and Unemployment Benefits: Insights from Camara v. Agsalud Introduction The case of Steven M. Camara versus Joshua C. Agsalud, Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial...