Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn

Canada: Case law allows for ‘duty of care’ from homeowners hosting bring your own booze party where ‘foreseeability of harm is present,’ lawyers warn   Canadian Underwriter March 15, 2017 A recent court decision “highlights the amount of work required,” for a defendant being sued after hosting a party where people were consuming alcohol, to […]

Alcohol consumption impacts grades

Alcohol consumption impacts grades   KIMT By Hannah Funk March 15, 2017 AUSTIN, Minn.- Between exams, studying and writing essays college students have a lot to tackle in order to get good grades. A new study suggests some activities taking place outside of the classroom could make it even more challenging to earn a good […]

On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent

On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent   KentWired.com By Linda Stocum March 15, 2017 Alcohol-related incidents in residence halls at Kent State fell 16 percent for Fall 2016, despite the rising popularity of Kent drinking holidays like ‘Fake Patty’s Day.’   Brian Hellwig, assistant director of Residence Services, said police involvement in drinking on campus […]