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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
Noun
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The national taxpayer advocate has repeatedly flagged the issue and believes that Congress needs to update the FBAR and FATCA statutes.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The City Council amended the statutes regarding two types of liquor licenses related to corkage fees.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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This law set the nationwide dates of daylight saving time from the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the deal would ultimately involve the purchase of bricks and mortar, or their construction: a simple and predictable future course of actions or change in ownership of property, protected and cosseted by lawyers and courts – by the rule of law.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fines only come into play when someone deliberately violates the ordinance after a first citation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The communications director for the department of regulatory and economic resources suggested a reporter contact former Miami-Dade commissioner Barbara Jordan, who sponsored the measure as part of a series of amendments to the county workforce ordinance in 2016.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. is enshrined not just in the Constitution, its supporters argue, but in the foundation for all American law: English common law.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the defendants’ service violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and constitutes wire fraud, access device fraud, common law trespass, and tortious interference.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This comes after President Trump signed an executive action last month delaying the enactment of a US ban on the wildly popular social media platform.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Axalta's effective tax rate for 2024 was 21.1%, with deferred tax benefits recognized due to the enactment of the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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After President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached and arrested following his aborted imposition of martial law last December, the country’s Constitutional Court will now decide his future.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, Bacon pushed back, emphasizing that Zelensky was democratically elected and that his country's constitution allows elections to be postponed under the martial law imposed due to Russia's invasion.—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Infantino’s support crystallized in early 2020, when Trump, in the final year of his first term as president, was faced with the United States Senate laying its ground rules for his initial impeachment trial.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Create ground rules or team expectations around what full presence looks like.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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