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Hawaii Business Laws
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Welcome to FindLaw’s coverage of Hawaii’s business laws. Hawaii-specific laws on business and commerce cover both companies and consumers — including regulating business formation and the regulation of trade and securities. This section includes articles on antitrust laws, corporation laws, rules against deceptive trade practices, and more general business and commercial Laws. Also, if you are accused of a criminal securities violation, you’ll find information about your rights and where to go to find quality criminal legal representation. You can also find out how to locate a local business attorney. Choose a link from the list below for specific information on business laws in the Aloha State.
Learn About Hawaii Business Laws
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Hawaii Antitrust Laws
Summary of Hawaii’s antitrust laws, which are intended to protect consumers by preventing any one company from dominating the marketplace in a way that keeps competitors out of the marketplace.
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Hawaii Civil Statute of Limitations
The civil statute of limitations, or time limits for filing various types of civil claims in the Aloha State, which range from two to 10 years; with an explanation of why such limits are imposed.
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Hawaii Interest Rate Laws
Rules and regulations regarding interest rates charged to borrowers in the Aloha State, including Hawaii’s legal maximum rate of interest, penalty for violating usury laws, and more.
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Hawaii Deceptive Trade Practices Law
What you need to know about how Hawaii law prohibits deceptive trade practices, which may include such acts as false advertising, bait and switch, and automobile odometer tampering.
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Hawaii Wage and Hour Laws
Summary of Hawaii’s wage and hour laws, which cover things like minimum wage requirements, maximum number of hours nonexempt workers may work in a single shift, and meal break rules.
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Hawaii Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme Laws
Overview of the laws prohibiting the establishment of so-called Ponzi schemes or pyramid schemes in Hawaii, in which past investors are paid by collecting funds from new investors.
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