Court Briefs

• Publication year: 2014

COURT BRIEFS

Comments on Proposed Rule Change Pertaining to Admission to Hawaii Bar by Law School Faculty

The Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking comment on a proposal to amend Rule 1.8 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii. The proposal clarifies that any full-time law school faculty member seeking admission to the bar may not be suspended, disbarred, or under supervision in another jurisdiction. The proposed amendment may be viewed on the Judiciary's website.

Comments about the proposed rule change should be submitted, in writing, no later than August 18, 2014, to the Judiciary Communications & Community Relations Office by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by facsimile to 539-4801, or via the online form on the Judiciary's website.

Judicial and Other Appointments

Intermediate Court of Appeals Associate Judge Alexa Fujise, First Circuit Court Judge Bert Ayabe, and First Circuit District Court Judges Hilary Benson Gangnes and Clarence Pacarro were retained for another term by the Judicial Selection Commission. Congratulations to all!

Georgia McMillen and Frederick Matson Kelley were appointed per diem judges in the Second Circuit, effective June 2, 2014 to June 1, 2015. McMillen will preside in district court and district family court, and Kelley will...