A Quebec court judge has upheld fines issued to three Quebec City theatres where actors smoked onstage during performances. The theatres had challenged the fines, claiming the tickets violated their freedom of expression. They argued Quebec’s ban on indoor smoking goes too far, becaus...
In 2012, the Supreme Court ruling on Citizens United v. FEC enabled firms to make unlimited financial contributions to 501(c) organizations. Importantly, these organizations are not required to disclose their donors, which is why such contributions are also referred to as “dark money” (Werner,...
The lawsuit also states that Fred Couch has been paying for his son's legal expenses in the civil suit against Ethan. After his "escape" to Mexico where locals reportedly saw him at strip clubs drinking alcohol, using drugs, and getting lap dances Couch has been stateside serving out the r...
7. Go up a creek with a paddle, down a river or do both courtesy of Belize’s network of rivers that connect so efficiently, Belize commerce once relied completely on these waterways. The largest among them are the Mopan and Macal Rivers that flow into the Belize River; you can canoe,...
My bed is supposed to be the best part of my home — the place where I go to find1and relaxation after a long, stressful day.So, lately, why do I get2just looking at it? I can’t leave this problem unsolved to the next day, because I can’t get to3 in the first place: I...
Holding Court – Gospel Of The 1 Percent The other day I had to go down to our “City Hall” to pay our property taxes… I’ve had several bad experiences with their security check point – read: damn near had to strip – so, I figured I’d put on some sweat pants and a sweat...
Note that strict rules exist about where a bike can be left in the city center. Generally, you have to park it in a designated bike parking lot. If you leave it on the street, even for a few minutes, it’s liable to be removed by zealous parking attendants – fines start at a hef...
The law, which has no provisions for rape or incest, makes providing an abortion punishable by up to life in prison and fines of up to $100,000, accordingto The Texas Tribune. On July 1, thestate Supreme Court ruledTexas could also enforce a 1925 abortion ban that allows for civil cha...
the sign was too big. Its size broke town rules. The board ordered the sign be removed or changed. Bakery owner Sean Young faced possible fines if he did not follow the order. So, he decided to fight it in court. Young’s legal action charges the town of Conway of violating his rig...
Since April 1, 2021, an Airbnb host must obtain both a registration number and a permit for a vacation rental in Amsterdam.There are also strict rules about how they can operate their property, subject to stiff fines for violations.