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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue law
Noun
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Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Another state statute regarding contractors also restricts the city’s ability to impose wage regulations on companies providing services under contract, Fox said.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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But efforts at the federal level fell short, including a congressional attempt, in 1995, to enact a law making English the exclusive language of the federal government and repealing the bilingual requirements of the Voting Rights Act.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Another point of contention at the convention came from Utah Senate Bill 54, a law that has grown controversial to members of the Utah GOP.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Officers with the Israeli National Police, including members of an explosive ordinance disposal team, were called to the scene in order to render the Molotov cocktails safe, prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Both ordinances were introduced at the council’s Tuesday meeting.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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That language comes from the Restatement (Second) of Trusts (1959), which isn’t common law.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In 2023 the Supreme Court of Hawaii found that federal laws do not prevent climate claims based on state common law.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The shooting comes as Israel has launched another major offensive in the Gaza Strip in a war with Hamas that has heightened tensions across the Middle East and internationally and as antisemitic acts are on the rise.—
Maya Sweedler,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The shooting outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. is a heinous act of antisemitic murder and terrorism.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Since the law’s enactment, more than 95 GW of manufacturing capability have been added across the solar supply chain in the U.S., including new facilities that in a year can construct enough solar panels to produce nearly 42 GW, beyond existing manufacturing levels.—
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Start-ups flourished in the wake of the law’s enactment, some using their own forecast modeling to create products, but all of them use Weather Service data.—
Judson Jones,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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However, it was suspended by the succeeding administration, led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office last month for his declaration of martial law.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 ended with first-term NYC mayor Wilson Fisk announcing to the city his Safer Streets plan, which involves an 8 pm curfew, zero tolerance for vigilantes, and the declaration of martial law.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
13 May 2025
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Up to that point the Red Sox managed only two hits against the 29-year-old, with the lone scoring opportunity coming courtesy of a Nick Sogard ground rule double in the second.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
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There must be clear objectives, ground rules for confidentiality, and constructive feedback and actionable insights from each session.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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