Thomas R. Sylvester Transferred to Inactive Status

The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi, through its Disciplinary Board, has ordered the immediate transfer of attorney Thomas R. Sylvester to inactive status. This action is based on a petition filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and is effective upon the filing of the order.

Hawaii Supreme Court Suspends Steven D. Strauss from Law Practice

The Hawaii Supreme Court has suspended attorney Steven D. Strauss from the practice of law, effective immediately. The suspension is due to his failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigations by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) in two separate cases. Strauss has been granted twenty days to comply with post-suspension duties.

HI Disciplinary Board - Order Allowing Resignation in Lieu of Discipline

The Hawaii Disciplinary Board has issued an order allowing an attorney to resign from the practice of law in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. This order pertains to attorney Derwin Hayashi and is associated with disciplinary case number SCPR-25-0000804.

Order Restraining Gary Zamber from Practicing Law

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has issued an order immediately restraining Gary Charles Zamber from practicing law. This action follows his conviction for federal felony wire fraud and conspiracy charges, which are crimes involving dishonesty.

HI Supreme Court Restrains Attorney Paul J. Sulla Jr. from Practicing Law

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has granted a petition to immediately restrain attorney Paul J. Sulla, Jr. from practicing law. This action follows his conviction for federal felonies including conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud and money laundering.

PHMSA Extends Comment Period for Sable Offshore Corp. Pipeline Safety Special Permit

PHMSA has extended the public comment period for a special permit request submitted by Sable Offshore Corp. regarding pipeline safety. The original comment period was set to expire on March 26, 2026, and has been extended to April 3, 2026, to allow for review in light of recent developments.

PHMSA Public Comment Submission

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing a portal for the public to submit comments on a notice. The deadline for submitting comments is April 3rd. The portal outlines requirements for comment submission, including file types and personal information disclosure.

PHMSA Compromise Order - Universal Fire Protection

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a Compromise Order related to case number 25-0152-CR-EA involving Universal Fire Protection. The order and a certificate of service have been posted.

Chairman Carr Welcomes Executive Order on Preserving America's Game

FCC Chairman Carr issued a statement welcoming President Trump's Executive Order on Preserving America's Game. The statement highlights the importance of the order in protecting traditional sports and their cultural significance.

FCC Bans Seven Convicted E-Rate Fraudsters from USF Programs

The FCC has banned seven individuals convicted of E-rate fraud from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. This action prevents them from receiving future funding and aims to protect the integrity of federal broadband subsidy programs.