Fighting a post-foreclosure eviction? You may lose your home before the case is over and be ordered to pay the other side’s attorneys’ fees. Mount v. Apao shows how a counterclaim can make matters worse, not better.
Real Estate
Is the House You Bought at Foreclosure Really Yours?
Is the house you bought at a foreclosure auction really yours? In Fair Horizon v. Agard, the Hawaii Court of Appeals says “Yes!… as long as you are truly a bona fide purchaser”.
The Bank Wants You to Sign WHAT?
Congratulations! You settled your case. But now the bank wants you to sign WHAT? How private law is being used by banks to limit a complainant’s freedom of speech.
Drones in Hawaii
Have you seen your first drone yet? Drones in Hilo, Hawaii have become commonplace and lead to new legal questions and privacy concerns.
Hester v. Horowitz: Update
Federal judge rules Horowitz filings “delusional”, questions whether Horowitz really resides in California like he claimed under oath, and remands the case back to State Court.
The Legal Implications of Lava Flows on Hawaii Island
As lava flows over private parcels, renters and homeowners in Puna wonder how this will affect their real estate interests and legal rights.
Sulla v. Horowitz, Part II – Firm Wins on Summary Judgment!
Paul J. Sulla, Jr. wins on summary judgement against Leonard Horowitz and Sherri Kane.
You May Still Own Your Foreclosed Home in Hawaii!
Cases stayed pending appeal assessing legality of foreclosure process.
Bank of America Loses Mortgage Modification Case Before the Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit recently issued an Opinion in Compton v. Countrywide Financial Corp. et al., (11-cv-00198 Aug. 4, 2014) that overturns a decision issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on a mortgage loan modification-related case. Describing...