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Attorney Newton J. Chu ‘Driving Force’ Behind New Hawaii Liquor License Law

Attorney Newton J. Chu, a director at Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris, Attorneys at Law, served as the "driving force" for a new statewide law designed to streamline the approval process for obtaining a liquor license in Hawaii, according to an article about the law featuring an interview with Chu and Gov. David Ige....

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Vaughn G.T. Cook Appointed to Hawaii Tax Review Commission

Torkildson Katz is pleased to announce that Vaughn G.T. Cook, a Director in Torkildson Katz's Hawaii Island office, has been appointed to the Hawaii Tax Review Commission.  Gov. David Y. Ige named Attorney Cook to the position. The Tax Review Commission is made up of 7 members.  Using standards of equity and efficiency, the panel...

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Ron Heller to Speak at Tax Exempt Organizations Seminar: July 14, 2016

Are you wondering how to handle the pitfalls associated with tax-exempt organizations? Or looking for guidance on drafting bylaws, articles of incorporation and corporate policies? Tax-exempt organizations are a unique and complex area of law, and they require expert guidance to stay in compliance and reap the full benefits of their protected status. Presented by...

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Employment Law Update: April 15, 2016

Join the Chamber and Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris for an update on personnel law trends and recent court decisions in labor and employment cases. The session will be followed by Q&A session.  More information with list of topics to follow. Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: The Plaza Club, 900...

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Nuts and Bolts of Wage and Hour Law: May 12, 2016

Are your company's pay practices in compliance with wage and hour laws? Want to learn more about pay practice compliance to avoid common pitfalls that challenge employers? Hawaii Employers Council is pleased to welcome Joseph A. Ernst and Kendra K. Kawai with Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek for a morning program covering topics including: Exempt Employees v. Non-Exempt...

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Attorney John Knorek to Speak at P.O.W.E.R. Seminar May 11, 2016

If you're a resident, site manager or general manager looking for ways to address situations involving homeowners' associations (HOA's) or association of apartment owners (AOAO's), this upcoming seminar is for you. The P.O.W.E.R. ("positive outcome with every resident") Seminar, presented by Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd., will show residential managers how to handle difficult legal, financial...

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Kendra Kawai to Participate in SHRM Roundtable: April 20, 2016

Do you have pressing legal questions?  Do you want to ensure that you are in compliance with the law?  This is your golden opportunity to seek answers from the top employment attorneys in Honolulu! Attendees will participate in an exciting, professional "speed dating" format by choosing four areas of expertise and rotating through twenty-minute roundtable...

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Recent Developments Impacting Federal Contractors

On Thursday, February 25, 2016, John Knorek of Torkildson, Katz will speak at "Recent Developments Impacting Federal Contractors", a seminar presented by the Hawaii Employers Council. The seminar is intended to help federal contractors get ready to comply with recently issued OFCCP rules and Executive Orders.  The speakers will address a number of new legal requirements which...

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Ron Heller to Present "Professional Ethics for Hawaii CPAs"

Ron Heller will be presenting "Professional Ethics for Hawaii CPAs," a 4-hour Continuing Professional Education Course, on Kauai on November 6 and on Oahu on December 4. This course will cover the basic tenets of professional ethics, and explain recent changes in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. You will learn to identify, analyze and...

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