Dr. Keanu Sai on KITV Island Life Live television show to explain certain events that transpired after the filing of an amici curiae brief in support of the Kamehameha Schools on September 1, 2026, in the federal lawsuit initiated by
Five housing questions on Oʻahu’s November ballot—and why they matter
Once a decade, Honolulu residents get to decide what to change in the city charter—the document that creates the framework for how our local government operates. This November, Oʻahu voters will consider 20 proposed charter amendments, and five of them
Food security is on Oʻahu’s ballot this November: What Question No. 1 would do
On any given day in the City and County of Honolulu, roughly 1 in 4 households lack reliable access to food. That amounts to nearly 250,000 residents who are food insecure on Oʻahu—a quarter of our neighbors, our coworkers, and
Sneak peek: Improving women’s mobility and access in ʻEwa and Waipahu
At Hawaiʻi Appleseed, we believe that where you live should never determine how far you can go. That’s why we’re currently in Phase II of our Mobility, Access and Transportation Insecurity (MATI) project—a community-centered research effort focused on understanding the
Ben Schorr Knows Microsoft Inside Out—And He’s Here to Help Law Firms Use It Better
Welcome Ben Schorr to the Affinity Consulting Team
We’re excited to welcome Ben Schorr to the Affinity Consulting Group and Lawyerist team.
Ben brings decades of legal tech experience and a passion for solving problems and helping people work smarter.
$3.15 Million Jury Verdict Against Margotto Owner Underscores Employer Accountability for Workplace Abuse
Our firm recently secured a $3.15 million jury verdict on behalf of a 22-year-old sous chef who was physically and emotionally abused while working at one of Honolulu’s most prominent restaurants. The verdict includes $2.1 million in punitive damages against
Seafood firms in Hawaii and California warned over violations
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days
Local Gender Norms by Geography as Significant Influences in Gender Equality
Local Gender Norms Across the US, Gender & Society blogWe wanted to learn more about whether gender norms varied across cities in the U.S. and if so, and what this means for gender equality. Although we often revel and