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Cheers to the Fourth: How Tennessee Celebrates with Spirits, Safety Measures, and Convenient Laws

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Nashville, TN — As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, festivities are set to include more than just fireworks and barbecues. Retailers expect a noteworthy spike in alcohol sales as millions celebrate Independence Day. In 2023, U.S. consumers spent a whopping $4.02 billion on alcoholic drinks during the month of July, with beers, ciders, and flavored malt beverages leading the charges, according to data compiled by Capital One Shopping Research. This surge includes significant expenditure on diverse alcoholic options; wine purchases reached $656 million while spirits like whiskey and vodka accounted for $900 … Read more

$4.66 Million Verdict Upheld Against Former Charleston Battery Owner for Assault with Golf Cart Over Bar Tab Dispute

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Sullivan’s Island, SC – A South Carolina judge has confirmed a multi-million dollar jury decision against Eric Bowman, a tech entrepreneur and the former owner of the Charleston Battery soccer team, stemming from a 2018 altercation where he was accused of using a golf cart to assault Wallace “B.J.” Crosby. The verdict, issued in June, demands from Bowman over $4.66 million in damages. The incident occurred outside Dunleavy’s Pub on Sullivan’s Island when Crosby, whose fiancee was working as a bartender at the establishment, confronted Bowman about an unpaid $124 bar tab. According to court … Read more

Utah State Moves to Dismiss Coach Blake Anderson, Citing Title IX Noncompliance; Anderson Counters with High-Profile Legal Defense

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LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University has recently declared its decision to terminate Blake Anderson, the head coach of the university’s football program, following a review that cited noncompliance with university policies under Title IX regulations. The investigation found that Anderson allegedly failed to report instances of sexual misconduct and violence, and also allegedly undertook investigations into these disclosures himself, which university policies prohibit. Anderson, declining to accept the allegations without challenge, has enlisted the legal expertise of well-known sports attorney Tom Mars. Mars, who has a history of representing high-profile figures in collegiate sports, … Read more

President Biden Nominates Peoria Magistrate Judge Jonathan Hawley for U.S. District Court Position

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Peoria, Ill. — U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley, currently presiding in Peoria, has been nominated by President Joseph Biden to ascend to the role of a full district judge. This nomination aims to fill the vacancy that will arise as U.S. District Judge James Shadid transitions to senior status, a form of semi-retirement that allows judges to maintain a lighter caseload while remaining active on the bench. The announcement from the White House came early Wednesday, setting the stage for what is expected to be a thorough review of Hawley’s credentials and jurisprudence by … Read more