by Andrew Walden 
It appears the the very first case to be heard in Hawaii's brand-new 'Environmental Court' will be a motion seeking an injunction against cane burning on Maui.   
FULL TEXT: Stop Cane Burning -- Motion for Injunction 
 
From Notice of Hearing of Motion issued July 31 (Page 911): 
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, will be heard by the Honorable Joseph E. Cardoza, Judge of the Environmental Court of the Second Circuit , Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, Maui, Hawai'i on September 16, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon as the parties may be heard. 
 
A July 2 news release from Stop Cane Burning announced their lawsuit, filed on July 1, the first day of operation for Hawaii's Environmental Court.  HC&S issued a statement in response.  Both can be read here: Anti-GMO Activists Sue to Shut Down State's Last Cane Plantation. 
 
August 7: A&B says Sugar is Drain on Real Estate profits 
Must Read: How A&B Wins Big From Environmental Litigation 
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