Entertainment Law

Text of NJ sports betting referendum question – Oregonian

Interpretive statement: A “yes” vote on this question would allow the Legislature, when permitted by federal law, to legalize the placing of bets on certain sports events at casinos, racetracks, and former racetrack sites. Currently, federal law only …

Reynolds: Small-time criminals crowd jail – News-Leader.com

Is the Greene County Jail, local law enforcement and our court system really streamlined and operating at its best? Do the supporters of this law tax actually believe that jail helps support a child when the parent refuses to do … Continue reading

Non-Latino immigrants less worried about Ala. law – Washington Examiner

Alabama’s tough new law targeting illegal immigrants has provoked concern among Hispanics — even causing some to leave the state — but members of other immigrant groups appear to be less worried. Mai Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee who arrived more … Continue reading

Beware of the Long Tail – Motley Fool

At the time of Lehman’s collapse, Stanley had been exploring the notion that extreme economic events, the bubbles and crashes of financial markets, might be described by a mathematical law — a tidy law, like acceleration due to gravity. And … Continue reading

High school football betting rankles state athletic officials – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The Nevada Gaming Commission allows single-game bets on pro and college sports but prohibits bets on high school games or noncollegiate athletic events. Even if laws permitted such betting, some people doubt that legal bookmakers, such as those in Las … Continue reading

Officer says drug collection events ‘better than expected’ – Mankato Free Press

NORTH MANKATO — A law enforcement-sponsored event to collect … Officers also received another 175 pounds of prescription drugs from Martin County. Such “Take-Back” events are coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Agency and sites in this region …

Canadian train trip offers plenty of majestic sights – Pantagraph

Calgary, like most of this part of Canada, did not develop until the late 19th century. An 1886 fire leveled much of downtown, leading to a law requiring that future public buildings be made of sandstone or brick. Thanks to … Continue reading

Ellis: Ethics board punts, then squelches critic – Argus Leader

State law clearly says that government officers and employees can have opinions on campaign issues. And Huether, as a candidate for mayor, supported building a new events center. So the guy is simply trying to fulfill a campaign goal.

Concealed carry comparison – La Crosse Tribune

Proof of training must be submitted with the application – hunter education course, military or law enforcement firearms training or … but not in open areas such as parks except for special events that have controlled entrances. Signs must be … Continue reading

Occupy Denver clashes with law enforcement; 20 arrested – Denver Post

As events progressed, police backed out of Civic Center and onto the sidewalks. The crowd started its march in Civic Center, where about 30 people were still camping on the sidewalk. Demonstrators in past weeks have declined to announce a … Continue reading