Welcome to the 2026 Spring/Summer issue of ke kumu. As you read through this issue of our client newsletter, we hope to teach you about some of the laws unique to Hawai‘i, and to become a source of relevant information that can help you.
This issue’s headlines include:
- Kūlia i ka Nuʻu – Mauna Kea Trask
- Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Reinforces Intervention Deadlines in Contested Case Proceedings – Keola R. Whittaker
- Estate Planning Is Not Just About Death: Why Basic Planning Matters More Than Ever – Summer G. Shelverton
- Ever Wonder How Utility Rates Are Set? – Craig I. Nakanishi
- The Pros and Cons of Hawaii Branding – Martin E. Hsia


