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Enforcing the Public's Right to Transparency

The following case summaries and select court filings provide a resource for those seeking to enforce public rights of access.

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp. v. AOAO Harbor Lights

On May 18, 2022, Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation filed a complaint against AOAO Harbor Lights on Maui demanding over $100,000 in damages for a contract claim.[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal search warrants related to the indictment filed in United States v. Michael J. Miske, Jr., et al., 19-CR-99 DKW-KJM.[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal the sentencing statements and memoranda filed in United States v. Jamie Kalani English, 22-CR-12 SOM RT and in United[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal the Government’s sentencing memorandum in United States v. Arthur Brun, 20-CR-24 DKW RT. The memorandum should state the Government’s[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center moved to unseal Defendant Daniel Seller’s sentencing memorandum and a motion by the Government filed under seal in United States v. Sellers,[...]

Honolulu Civil Beat v. County of Maui

Online publication Civil Beat challenged the County of Maui’s refusal to disclose arbitration decisions regarding Maui Police Department employees. In response to similar requests, every[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center objected to the parties’ effort to authorize sealing of court records as part of a proposed protective order for discovery purposes in[...]

In re Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest

The Law Center objected to the proposed sealing of exhibits to a motion to compel discovery in United States v. Miske, 19-CR-99 DKW-KJM. In his[...]

Sonomura v. Kubota (Confidential Flag)

In 2018, the Law Center learned more about the State Judiciary’s use of a confidential flag. The confidential flag seals the entire case from public[...]

Honolulu Civil Beat v. Department of Public Safety

Online publication Civil Beat challenged the Department of Public Safety’s refusal to identify and provide autopsy reports for individuals who died while in the Department’s[...]