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Hawaii’s Marine Patrol Units Launch Coastal Initiative to Protect Ocean Ecosystems and Promote Awareness

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Honolulu, Hawaii — Marine patrol units from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) are actively monitoring the waters surrounding Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai. These patrols oversee approximately 700 miles of coastline, enforcing regulations from the high-water mark of beaches to three miles offshore, according to Jason Redulla, chief of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE). DOCARE officers play a critical role in safeguarding Hawaii’s natural resources, focusing on education as much as enforcement. Errol Kane, the lead officer for Oahu’s marine patrol, emphasized the need for a continued … Read more

Russia’s Legal Authorities Initiate Legal Proceedings Against Shell Units Amidst Escalating Tensions

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MOSCOW, Russia – The Prosecutor General of Russia has initiated legal action against multiple subsidiaries of the energy corporation Shell, according to official court records released on Friday. The legal proceedings, lodged at the Arbitration Court in Moscow on October 2, target eight distinct Shell divisions and involve several notable plaintiffs including Gazprom Export, Russia’s Energy Ministry, and local governance bodies from the Sakhalin region in the Pacific. This lawsuit emerges amidst heightened tensions and widespread repercussions following Russia’s military actions in Ukraine in early 2022, termed by Moscow as a special military operation. Prior … Read more

Tom Davis Joins Epiq as Chief of Staff, Bolstering Fraud Prevention in Class Action and Mass Tort Units

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a leader in legal services and technology solutions, has enhanced its team by appointing Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort division. With a profound background in operations, compliance, and fraud prevention, Davis brings decades of relevant expertise to a rapidly evolving field fraught with complex challenges. Davis, who previously served as vice president of operations and fraud prevention at Garden City Group (GCG) before its acquisition by Epiq in 2018, will directly collaborate with Nicole Hamann, President of Epiq Class Action. His role … Read more

La Jolla Property Owners Can Profit from New State Law Allowing Sale of Auxiliary Dwelling Units

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La Jolla, California – Assembly Bill 1033, a new state law that recently came into effect, has the potential to reshape neighborhoods in La Jolla. The law allows for the separate sale of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) built on residential properties. This concept, known as “condoization,” involves dividing traditional single-family lots into multiple-family lots, granting separate ownership rights to different parties. While some property owners may see this as an opportunity to sell their ADUs, others have concerns about living next to multiple units or a condominium complex. Similar to a state law in California … Read more