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Hawaii Supreme Court Consolidates Four Research Company Tax Appeals

The Hawaii Supreme Court has consolidated four tax appeal cases involving research organizations challenging state tax assessments. The cases, filed January 5, 2026, involve PM & AM Research Inc., Big Island Science Center LLC, and Whale Watchers LLC in disputes with the State of Hawaii.

•Four tax appeal cases involving research companies have been consolidated by the Hawaii Supreme Court
•PM & AM Research Inc. appears in two separate appeals against state tax determinations
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Hawaii Supreme Court Orders Unsealing of Medical Malpractice Case

The Hawaii Supreme Court granted a mandamus petition from Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest to unseal court records in a civil case involving plastic surgery defendants. The case highlights tensions between court transparency and privacy in medical litigation.

•Hawaii Supreme Court granted mandamus petition to unseal court records in medical malpractice case
•Case involved plastic surgery defendants including Dr. S. Lawrence Schlesinger and related business entities
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Hawaii Supreme Court Consolidates Four Corporate Tax Appeals

The Hawaii Supreme Court accepted applications for writs of certiorari in four consolidated corporate tax appeal cases on January 5, 2026. The cases involve PM & AM Research, Inc., Big Island Science Center, LLC, and Whale Watchers, LLC challenging state tax assessments.

•Hawaii Supreme Court consolidated four corporate tax appeals involving three companies challenging state assessments
•PM & AM Research, Inc. filed two separate appeals while Big Island Science Center, LLC and Whale Watchers, LLC each filed one
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Hawaii Supreme Court Accepts Appeal on Plea Agreement Validity

The Hawaii Supreme Court has accepted a writ of certiorari in *State v. Gaeta*, scheduling oral arguments to examine critical questions about plea agreement validity and procedural fairness in criminal cases. The case centers on whether plea agreements allowing consideration of certain facts comply with constitutional due process requirements.

•Hawaii Supreme Court accepted Ashley Vincent Gaeta's petition for writ of certiorari on Dec. 31, 2025
•Court ordered supplemental briefing on plea agreement procedures and fact consideration protocols
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