10-10-2015, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by opihikao
From a seasoned lawyer, who happens to be on the Best Lawyers in America list for a couple decades, and a few others close to the case. Not that it makes a difference, but the "no set timeframe" is true, however, just shared what was stated to me, as his opinion on this particular case (TMT). FWIW.
If that timeline holds, then the court should be issuing a decision within the next two weeks or so. However, I would be highly surprised if this does materialize. The Court will decide this case on their own schedule.
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Originally posted by opihikao
Yeah, Kilakila 'O Haleakala is another hot mess. Thanks to BLNR/DLNR we may be on the verge of a major lawsuit from TMT. Thanks alot, again, BLNR/DLNR, UH, Ige, et al.
I highly doubt the TMT Corp. would sue the State of Hawaii if the CDUP is invalidated. Yes, they've started construction on the physical parts of the telescope, but actual construction on the ground hasn't started.
The same can't be said for the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. The facility is about 80-90% complete. I'm really concerned they'll have to tear down their facility if the courts issue an unfavorable ruling. In short, I believe the developers of the DKIST have a stronger leg to sue for this reason.