Appointments

Maui Planning Commissioner Faces Court Summons Over Appointments Dispute

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MAUI, Hawaii – Second Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Kawano has taken legal action against Danny Ray Blackburn, calling him to appear in court on April 17 to justify his position as a Maui County Planning Commissioner. In addition to the summons, Judge Kawano issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Blackburn from participating in the Maui Planning Commission meeting. These actions come after a dispute over Blackburn’s appointment by Mayor Richard Bissen. Blackburn, who works as the Hawaii division manager for F & H Construction, a company based in Lodi, California, has been responsible for overseeing … Read more

Record-Breaking Verdicts and Appointments: Landmark Class Actions Rock the Legal World this Week

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San Diego, CA – A San Diego jury recently delivered a significant blow to the manufacturer of Roundup, awarding $332 million in the third verdict against the company this month. This follows an already notable month for juries in Philadelphia, where another Roundup trial resulted in a $175 million award, and a separate trial saw Mitsubishi hit with an astonishing $976 million penalty. In addition to these eye-opening financial outcomes, there are also new developments in litigation involving the sale of human bodies donated to Harvard Medical School. The jury’s decision in San Diego adds … Read more