Being Diligent About Due Diligence When Purchasing a Hawaii Business
Whether you are fulfilling a life-long dream of owning your own business or expanding your existing empire, taking the time to properly conduct due diligence is a critical first step in purchasing a business and can determine whether you sink or swim. Once you have...
Interpreting Hawaii Force Majeure Contract Provisions in the Time of COVID-19
The uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has created many novel, or at least unusual, legal issues, one of which is the interpretation and applicability of force majeure provisions in contracts. The term force majeure literally means “superior force,” and...
Resolving Residential Landlord-Tenant Issues in Hawaii in the Wake of COVID-19
On April 16, 2020, as part of his Fifth Supplemental Emergency Proclamation, Governor David Ige declared an eviction moratorium for residential dwellings throughout Hawaii in response to COVID-19. The moratorium was issued pursuant to Hawaii’s Emergency Management...