Using Partnering Principles to Support Collaboration and Communication in Government, Non-Profit, Business and Community Groups Partnering is a...
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Primer on Forming Your Own Business
There are many rewards for those who chose the pathway to form their own business, but there are also challenges and pitfalls along the way. Seeking...
A Guide to Basic Estate Planning
Estate planning can be compared to the creation of a personal legal “suitcase” in which all types of property ownership can be placed including...
Pandemic Puts Mediation Up Front
As we all individually and collectively do our best to ride out this pandemic, it is worth thinking about how we will behave when we emerge from...
What Subs Should Know About Mechanic’s Lien Rights
On private sector construction jobs, subcontractors and material suppliers who have not been paid often come to us and ask about their mechanic's...
Good News for Subs on Indemnity Clauses
A recent decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court, Arthur v. State of Hawaii, No. SCWC-13-0000531, 2016 Haw. LEXIS 155 (June 27), has reduced the burden...
Critical Documentation
At the start of every project, goodwill and trust are usually at their high point, and contractors often do not write down key agreements and...
Residential Contractors Should Know Their Rights
In the January issue of Building Industry Hawaii, residential contractors were alerted to problems they may face if their written contract does not...
