In Hawaiʻi’s close-knit investment community, an SEC inquiry can raise concerns beyond a civil case. You may enter a deposition expecting routine questions about a business deal, then learn that your answers could matter in a criminal case. That risk can arise before...
Year: 2026
When tourism meets tech: Vacation rental fraud arrests in Honolulu
Honolulu's vacation rental market runs on apps, booking sites and digital payments. However, the same technology that helps you attract guests may also help investigators track what you do. Today, local agencies and federal authorities can compare online listings,...
Reputation management: Shielding your professional license during an indictment
Winning in court is only half the battle; keeping your license while fighting the feds is the real challenge. For doctors, pilots, and lawyers in Hawaiʻi, federal indictment can end careers before a jury ever hears the evidence. While the criminal justice system...