District Court Judge Jill Otake rejected an attempt by Front Street Affordable Housing Partners to unilaterally end affordability restrictions that the developer agreed to when it accepted public money for the development.

A group of advocates for Hawaiʻi tenants is warning landlords that they may face serious legal consequences, including possible liability for substantial money damages, if they attempt to evict tenants during the emergency ban on evictions.

A new study confirms the existence of a stark disparity in legal representation between landlords and tenants, and a corresponding imbalance in eviction case outcomes in favor of landlords.

Collins was nominated by Lawyers for Equal Justice for his efforts to preserve the affordability of Front Street Apartments, among other noble causes.

The settlement requires the state to provide homeless children with equal access to public education and remove barriers to their educational success.

Hawaiʻi Department of Education ordered to change its enrollment procedures to ensure equal access for homeless children.

The court is asked to halt enforcement of laws and policies that illegally deny homeless children equal access to education.

Civil rights groups charge state with failure in federal class action lawsuit.