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AI in Pacific Legal Practice: High Rewards, Real Risks, and the Need for Responsible Use
Not long ago, lawyers debated whether AI even belonged in the profession. Today the conversation has shifted. The real question is no longer whether we should use AI, but whether we can afford not to. In the Pacific, where legal offices are lean and every lawyer wears several hats, the gap between those who use AI responsibly and those who avoid it entirely is growing by the day. One group is working faster, serving more clients, and expanding their reach. The other is slowly

Tutone Maka
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Rewriting the Current: What the 2025 Constitutional Amendments Mean for the Republic
On May 25, 2025, six constitutional amendments were certified into law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It was a rare and...

Tutone Maka
May 29, 20256 min read


How a Five-Line Lease Sparked a Five-Year Legal Nightmare
It began in Seoul with handshakes and hope — and ended in a Marshall Islands courtroom. In March 2020, just days before the world shut...

Tutone Maka
May 14, 20254 min read


If My Land Gets Eaten by the Ocean… Do I Still Own It?
A Legal Drama from the Frontlines of Climate Change in the Marshall Islands 1. The Tide That Took Rito’s Backyard Every morning, Rito...

Tutone Maka
May 6, 20254 min read


Law on the Lagoon: Legal Lessons from Island Life (Vol. 1)
Lending Trouble: The Real Price of Island Generosity It started like any other Saturday. Jonah needed to get to the next atoll. The sun...

Tutone Maka
May 6, 20252 min read


Land Rights in the Marshall Islands: Preserving Identity, Heritage, and the Future
Source: Charles Sturt University – House in Mille In the Marshall Islands, the ocean surrounds us — but it is the land that grounds us....

Tutone Maka
Apr 30, 20254 min read


The Hidden Costs of Poor Legislative Drafting: Navigating Loopholes and Delays Through Expert Consultation
In the world of legislation, precise and effective drafting plays a crucial role. When drafting is lacking, it can create loopholes that...

Tutone Maka
Apr 24, 20254 min read


Exploring Maritime Litigation and Custody in the Framework of Marshall Islands Marine Law
Maritime Law in the Marshall Islands: An Overview The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), a picturesque archipelago in the central...

Tutone Maka
Apr 24, 20252 min read
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