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Recent Examples of blue law
Colby told her followers that the poster was specifically made for racier venues during a time in history when there was a lot of back-and-forth on blue laws or moral codes.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue law
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The amendment would also shift some existing tax laws, like some property tax exemptions, from the constitution into statutes, which are easier to edit in the future.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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On Friday night, Trump signed an order reducing the functions of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to only those required by statute.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is responsible for national policy and programs that address housing needs and enforce fair housing laws, is no different.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bill has not become law as the House still needs to vote on its proposal, which would regulate, not eliminate, the state’s hemp market.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The city passed an ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals in 2018, however a judge temporarily blocked its enforcement after a handful of property owners challenged the ban in November 2018.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Merrillville Town Council deferring an ordinance separating the office of Clerk-Treasurer into two positions doesn’t mean it’s been pulled from consideration, according to the town manager.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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It is based upon a legal doctrine rooted in English common law and enshrined in the 11th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from being sued in federal court without their consent.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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In each case, the Nonhuman Rights Project demanded that the court issue a common law writ of habeas corpus, a writ typically used to determine whether the detention of a prisoner is lawful, on behalf of a chimpanzee.—
Steven M. Wise,
Foreign Affairs,
11 July 2016
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George Michael’s many acts of generosity, often conducted under condition of anonymity, have come to light since the star’s death in 2016.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Opening acts in select cities include Marshmello, The All-American Rejects and Boys Like Girls.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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The bill calls for the new authority to put together a plan for acquiring CATS’ assets from Charlotte and for reimbursing Charlotte for the the purchase of railroad tracks for the Red Line commuter rail project within a year of the bill’s enactment.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Despite their ubiquity at the club and in the bedroom, poppers have existed in a dubiously legal space since the enactment of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, which outlawed the sale of butyl nitrite, one of the compounds that can be used as poppers.—
James Factora,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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One concern may be calls by South Korean politicians for their country to develop nuclear weapons in response to North Korea’s expanding arsenal; another could be impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to declare martial law last year, analysts say.—
ByScience News Staff,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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To maintain order in a crisis, governments might need to deploy the military domestically, whether by declaring martial law or through other means, and seize property that could be used by foreign governments to conduct spy and sabotage operations.—
Daniel Byman,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Mar. 2025
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Failing to establish ground rules and expectations from the beginning can eat into your freelance business revenue because clients can take advantage of you, resulting in overwork without fair pay.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Teams should establish norms that encourage idea sharing without fear of reprisal, including ground rules like listening to understand, asking clarifying questions and refraining from interruptive or dismissive behaviors.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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