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A Classic Case Of Unintended Consequences

A Classic Case Of Unintended Consequences Total Food Service By Fred G. Sampson November 6, 2019 We sometimes forget an issue that once received front-page coverage, and later wonder what its impact was as well as its present status. This column is an attempt to do that. It has been years since Candace Lightner, founder […]

NM: New Mexico’s Last Dry Countries Vote to Allow Alcohol Sales Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. U.S. News By Associated Press, Wire Service Content  November 6, 2019 PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. Unofficial results show residents in Roosevelt and Curry counties approved measures to allow the sale, service and consumption of alcohol in its unincorporated areas. Only residents in Roosevelt’s Portales and Curry’s Clovis — two of the region’s largest cities — could legally buy alcohol until Tuesday’s vote. Results show 53.5% of Roosevelt residents voted to approve the alcohol measure while Curry voters approved that county’s proposal by 63%. Supporters of the measures said the counties were missing out on sponsorships from alcohol companies.

NM:  New Mexico’s Last Dry Countries Vote to Allow Alcohol Sales Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. U.S. News By Associated Press, Wire Service Content November 6, 2019 PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Two of New Mexico‘s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. Unofficial results show […]

Does it Violate Public Policy to Terminate a Drunk Employee? “Absolut”-ly Not

Does it Violate Public Policy to Terminate a Drunk Employee? “Absolut”-ly Not JDSupra By Robert Nobile, Jacob Oslick, Seyfarth Shaw LLP  November 7, 2019 Seyfarth Synopsis:  Does Pennsylvania’s public policy preclude a nuclear power plant from terminating an employee for being drunk on the job? “No,” the United States District Court for the Middle District of […]