Alcohol

Michigan Judge Faces Disciplinary Action Over Alcohol Abuse, Sexual Harassment, and Conflicts of Interest

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A Michigan judge is under scrutiny following a disciplinary complaint alleging a pattern of misconduct, including excessive alcohol use, sexual harassment of female employees, and conflicts of interest in cases involving himself and his family. Fourth Circuit Judge Thomas D. Wilson, who has served in Jackson County since 2007, is facing an eight-count complaint filed by the state Judicial Tenure Commission. The commission’s findings indicate that Wilson developed a drinking problem as early as 2013, reportedly ceasing his alcohol use around 2021. Instances of his alleged intoxication include arriving at the courthouse after drinking at … Read more

Texas Enacts New Alcohol Law After Heartbreaking Loss: Mother Advocates for Electronic Age Verification to Prevent Underage Drinking

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DALLAS — A new Texas law mandates electronic age-verification scanners at cash registers in convenience stores and retailers selling alcohol, a measure spurred by the tragic loss of a young man in a drunk-driving accident. The legislation emerged from the efforts of Charlotte Stephens, a North Texas mother whose son, DeShawn Jagwan, died after consuming alcohol purchased without identification checks. Jagwan was just 18 years old when he died in a single-car crash shortly after attending his high school prom. On April 9, 2022, Stephens sent Jagwan off to Plano Senior High School’s prom. Described … Read more

Advocacy Group Calls for Stricter Alcohol Regulations During Songkran Festival Amid Public Safety Concerns

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BANGKOK, Thailand — Teera, a spokesperson for a public safety advocacy network, has raised concerns about the prevalence of alcohol-related violations during the Songkran festival, Thailand’s annual water festival that marks the Thai New Year. Despite being a time for celebration, the festival has seen a surge in public intoxication, underage drinking, and dangerous behaviors such as drunk driving involving motorcycles and pickup trucks. According to Teera, local vendors often argue that the festival period is their most lucrative time of year, compelling them to sell alcohol despite potential legal and safety issues. This, however, … Read more

Surgeon General’s Cancer Warning Spurs Major Legal Action Against Alcohol Industry

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory on the potential cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, prompting swift reactions across various sectors, including the legal field. This statement has stirred Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury firm in New York City, to begin seeking plaintiffs for a class-action lawsuit alleging that the alcohol industry failed to inform the public about these potential dangers. Parker Waichman is not new to large-scale lawsuits; the firm has notably taken on the Trump Organization over alleged rent inflation in rent-controlled apartments in New York and … Read more