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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 296 min read
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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 144 min read
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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 64 min read
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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 62 min read
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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 304 min read
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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 244 min read
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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 242 min read
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