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In a little more than four months, the Federal Trade Commission intends to void a half million Hawaii noncompete agreements. We summarize the commission’s newly-announced, finalized rule banning noncompete agreements; examine how it will affect Hawaii noncompete law, including law relating to the validity and enforceability of related confidentiality and noncompete agreements and nonsolicitation agreements; evaluate complaints filed in federal district courts this past week seeking to delay o...

In this compelling episode, we delve into a captivating real-life contract dispute that highlights the critical importance of precise contract drafting. Through a detailed dramatization, listeners will uncover the potential consequences of commonly overlooked but critical contract language. Accompanied by expert commentary, this episode equips listeners with invaluable insights into avoiding common pitfalls in drafting Hawaii real estate contracts.

What a year! In 2023, we rose to become one of the world’s top podcasts. So, in this episode, we review 2023 and preview what's to come.

The National Association of Realtors® and certain large brokerages are defending against several multidistrict class action private claims alleging that the cooperating broker commission, as currently structured or practiced, constitutes unlawful, anticompetitive price fixing or an unfair or deceptive act or practice. At the same time, NAR continues to battle the United States Department of Justice's Antitrust Division's efforts to reopen its investigation into NAR's "Participation Rule" and ...

The latest Hawaii real property data. Plus, three ghoulish stories ripped from cases filed with the Hawaii, California, and New York courts. These stories are real. They are disturbing. Prepare yourself. Happy Halloween!