Hawai‘i Life. Hawai‘i Law.
In November 2019, the news media reported that, based on a report by Hawai’i Commercial Real Estate, there had been a seismic shift in the commercial real estate market. Vacancy rates were down, so landlords -- not tenants -- were suddenly gaining more power to write...
Businesses have an obligation to their shareholders to turn as much of a profit as possible. Minimizing liabilities and obligations can be a big part of the company's strategy for maximizing revenue. Taxation can be a major liability for successful businesses, but...
If you want to build in Honolulu, it’s important that you understand the zoning laws and regulations in the region. There are specific districts and areas where certain kinds of properties may be built. For example, there are: Apartment districts Resort districts...
Trademarks define specific symbols, words, phrases or designs as yours alone, meaning that other companies cannot use them. Your company logo should be trademarked, for instance, along with other brand identifiers. If someone infringes on those marks, you can ask them...
Commercial leases are vastly different from residential leases. If it’s time for your company to establish or renew a commercial lease, there are some very specific things that you need to consider. Taking the time to think about these can help to protect your company...
If you are planning to build new real estate, it is important that you obtain all the correct permits for your project and meet other requirements set by the state and local governments. It is essential that you know which laws apply to you federally as well as...
You’re doing your estate planning and business succession planning. You want to leave the company to your oldest child. However, you rent the building in which that business is located. You want your child to maintain the lease after you pass away, of course, but can...
If you’re in the market for a commercial lot that you can develop or a building you can use to start your new business, you need to know exactly what to look for. The real estate that you choose could help to define the level of success your business sees. It’s not...
Investments are a bit like gambling. You monitor the circumstances carefully and try to make good decisions that will result in profit. Unfortunately, many of the deciding factors in whether your investment succeeds will be outside of your control. You have to play to...
In some lines of business, location is everything. The ideal spot can be hard to come by, and when a well-placed premise comes on the market, someone else may snap it up fast. However, before you rush to sign a commercial lease, you need to be sure you fully...