Today, I received notice of the public launch of a new Hawaii law blog, Hawaii Litigation Blog. It looks like they have been posting since September of last year, but just went public. The blog is produced by the litigation practice group at the law firm Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing, and its stated "mission is to update clients, colleagues and friends of our firm on legal news and significant cases, as well as to provide information and tips about litigating in Hawaii."
So far, there are posts about Justice Alito's recent visit, "Avoiding Litigation in Hawaii," HAWSCT CJ Ronald Moon's retirement, and "What Not to Wear - Hawaii Lawyers Edition."
That last article is particularly intriguing, and points out the often entertaining questions that arise when Hawaii lawyers try and figure out what to wear when they are not appearing in court (yes, we do wear business suits when we appear before a judge or jury, and aloha wear is verboten). I especially appreciate the anecdote about a Hilo judge's reaction to what I call the "John Waihee outfit" (blue blazer over reverse-print button-down aloha shirt), a getup which I associate with our former Governor who, if he didn't invent the look, certainly made it acceptable.
Contributors to the blog include Louise Ing (currently the President of the Hawaii State Bar Association), Jason Kim, and Brandon Segal.
Follow the RSS feed here, and welcome them to the world of Hawaii legal blogging.
