A Look at The Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
In 1996, with the adoption of what became Chapter 428 of the Hawai’i Revised Statutes, the limited liability company was added to the menu of business entity options under Hawai’i law[1]. Hawai’i’s1996 law was based on the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the...
Hawai’i Federal Judge Denies Injunction Against Hawai’ian Airlines Vaccine Policy
On February 2, 2022, Judge Otake issued Hawai’i’s first order regarding COVID-19 vaccine policies in the workplace. Judge Otake denied a petition for an injunction from a class of Hawai’ian Airlines employees who had been or were facing termination after Hawai’ian...
Goodsill Welcomes Five Litigation Attorneys in July and August
(Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – July 30, 2021) – Goodsill welcomed Jason M. Tani, Daniel M. Chen, and Bryan M. Harada to the firm on July 12, and will welcome Kristie M. Kutaka and Alyssa N. Simbahon to the firm on August 2. “We are excited to welcome five experienced, highly...
How Do Family Limited Partnerships Work?
After years of hard work, you might have built a business worth a substantial sum. Or, you may have real estate or investment portfolios that generate significant income. As you think about passing these on to your family, you will want to make sure you preserve the...
What Kind of Trust Is Beneficial for a Large Number of Assets?
Over the years, thanks to hard work and resilience you’ve been able to garner many assets to your name and estate. Now that you’re thinking about your legacy and how and what you’d like to leave your loved ones, you likely have a lot to consider. Different kinds of...
Goodsill Attorneys Staff Honolulu Access To Justice Room Throughout The Month of June 2020
(Honolulu, Hawai’i – July 10, 2020) – Goodsill partners and associates provided over 36 hours of pro bono legal services to Hawai’i residents during the month of June, covering 18 shifts for the Honolulu Access to Justice Room. The Honolulu Access to Justice Room...
Goodsill Partner Leighton Yuen and Associate Jennifer Chin Featured in PBN Special Report: Law Firms on Construction, Real Estate Legal Insights
Goodsill Partner Leighton Yuen and Associate Jennifer Chin were featured in a Pacific Business News Special Report: Law Firms on Construction, Real Estate Legal Insights on April 6, 2020. Leighton and Jennifer address the key issues property owners and landlords need...
Due to the COVID-19 Situation Goodsill Staff and Attorneys are Working Remotely to Service our Clients
Due to the COVID-19 situation, Goodsill staff and attorneys are working remotely to service our clients. Our individual attorney and management contact phone numbers are available on the “Our People” link of our home page.
Chambers USA 2020 Guide has Ranked 9 Goodsill Attorneys Across a Number of Practice Areas
Goodsill Attorneys in Chambers USA 2020 Gail Ayabe, Real Estate Lisa Bail, Real Estate (Environmental) and Litigation (General Commercial) Johnathan Bolton, Bankruptcy/Restructuring Lani Ewart, Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial (Finance) Lisa Woods Munger, Real...
Partners John Mackey Scheduled to Speak at Hawai’i Employers Council Webinar: Managing Furloughs, Layoffs, and Reductions in Force
Partners John Mackey are scheduled to speak at Hawai’i Employers Council webinar: Managing Furloughs, Layoffs, and Reductions in Force on April 9, 2020 at 2pm. Barbara and John will discuss employers facing the difficult decision of downsizing staff on a short-term or...