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Sunlight Denied: Honolulu Police Commission Under Fire for Repeatedly Violating Transparency Laws

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Honolulu, Hawaii—The Honolulu Police Commission has once again found itself under scrutiny for non-compliance with Hawaii’s Sunshine Law, according to findings from the state Office of Information Practices (OIP). The law mandates transparency regarding the content discussed in executive sessions of public boards. This breach by the Honolulu Police Commission highlights recurring transparency issues concerning what is specifically being discussed behind closed doors, thus stifling public participation and oversight. State law clearly stipulates that prior to conducting private discussions on public matters, governmental bodies must disclose the topics of discussion to the public. However, the … Read more

Judge Denies Dismissal Requests in Real Estate Commission Lawsuit Involving Major Brokerage Firms

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the ongoing disputes over real estate commissions, Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has experienced mixed results in court. After successfully detaching itself from legal liability in a similar Pennsylvania case, it faced an uphill battle in Missouri where a judge ruled against dismissing the Gibson commission lawsuit involving several major real estate firms. The legal drama unfolded under the gavel of Judge Stephen R. Bough, who has presided over related litigation, including the notable Sitzer/Burnett case. Bough denied motions for dismissal from Howard Hanna … Read more

Uttar Pradesh Establishes Judicial Commission to Investigate Sambhal Violence Ahead of Mosque Survey

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New Delhi, India: In response to recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Governor Anandiben Patel has established a three-person Judicial Inquiry Commission to investigate the events surrounding the unrest. This investigation coincides with an upcoming Archaeological Survey of India inspection of a Mughal-era mosque in the area. Leading the commission is Justice Devendra Kumar Arora, a retired judge from the Allahabad High Court, known for his previous role as chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). He will be joined by Amit Mohan Prasad, a veteran of the Indian Administrative Service, and … Read more

Indiana’s Lawyer Shortage Sparks Urgent Commission Review: Proposals Aim to Revolutionize Legal Access Statewide

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s legal landscape faces a significant challenge as it grapples with a conspicuous shortage of lawyers affecting a wide range of its residents, including those unlikely to ever appear in a courtroom. Leading an effort to address these issues, Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Nancy Vaidik and Indiana Supreme Court Chief Administrative Officer Justin Forkner shared insights on Tuesday into the steps being taken to rejuvenate the state’s legal framework and support those in need of legal services. At the heart of their efforts is the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, a body … Read more