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Senate Confirms Ginoza, Devens To  Hawaii Supreme Court Courtesy Hawaii Judiciary

Senate Confirms Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court

The terms are for 10 years and subject to renewal before mandatory retirement at age 70.

Hawaii Senate Panel Approves Supreme Court Nominees

Hawaii Senate Panel Approves Supreme Court Nominees

Lisa Ginoza and Vladimir Devens advanced to a final vote by the full Senate on Tuesday.

Spectrum Seeks To Move Lahaina Fire Case To Honolulu Court David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Spectrum Seeks To Move Lahaina Fire Case To Honolulu Court

The notice of removal, if allowed to stand, would avoid a Maui jury and could lead to an exodus of cases from the island that has suffered most.

Ben Lowenthal: Hawaii Prosecutors Need To Be Willing To Scrutinize Convictions Civil Beat Photo Kevin Dayton/2023

Ben Lowenthal: Hawaii Prosecutors Need To Be Willing To Scrutinize Convictions

The number of exonerations is growing around the nation, and that trend could become increasingly costly for taxpayers.

Chad Blair: Two Hawaii Supreme Court Justices Are Speaking Out Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Chad Blair: Two Hawaii Supreme Court Justices Are Speaking Out

Recent written comments on the U.S. Supreme Court and a speech on climate change tell us more about our state's highest court.

Millions Can Finally Flow To Native Hawaiian Homestead Beneficiaries Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Millions Can Finally Flow To Native Hawaiian Homestead Beneficiaries

A decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court removes a final obstacle blocking release of $286 million to class action plaintiffs

2nd Man Is Exonerated In The Dana Ireland Murder Case Kevin Dayton/Civil Beat/2023

2nd Man Is Exonerated In The Dana Ireland Murder Case

Judge Peter Kubota cited new DNA evidence in clearing Ian and Shawn Schweitzer of the shocking 1991 murder.

Green Nominates Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023

Green Nominates Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court

The governor said he looked beyond race and gender to consider background and experience.

Homestead Leases For Native Hawaiians Held Up Pending Ruling On Potential Plaintiff Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Homestead Leases For Native Hawaiians Held Up Pending Ruling On Potential Plaintiff

A Hawaii Supreme Court decision could determine the fate of thousands of beneficiaries who have been waiting years for relief.

Two More Miske Defendants Plead But Without Agreement To Cooperate John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

Two More Miske Defendants Plead But Without Agreement To Cooperate

The pleas leave only accused racketeering boss Mike Miske and three other defendants as part of the case.