Alcohol

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

Revamping Northern Ireland’s Alcohol Licensing: New Recommendations Seek to Boost Pub Sector and Curb Anti-Competitive Practices

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Belfast, Northern Ireland – A comprehensive independent study undertaken by the University of Stirling has discovered significant challenges with Northern Ireland’s current alcohol licensing framework, suggesting it favors existing businesses and hinders competition. Commissioned by tStormont’s Department for Communities, the report highlights several “deep-seated problems” in the current system, affecting its design, operation, and enforcement. The review proposes sweeping changes aimed at liberalizing the licensing process. One of the more pivotal recommendations includes preventing existing businesses, such as pubs, from objecting to new license applications, a practice that has been criticized for stifling new entrants … Read more

Tragic Revelation: Judge’s Fatal Crash Linked to Excessive Alcohol, Says Medical Examiner

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Houston, TX – New details have emerged concerning the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Judge Frank Aguilar following a vehicle crash in Houston last year. Aguilar, 66, lost his life in a severe accident shortly after leaving a Texans game. The event unfolded when Aguilar was traveling north on the Highway 288 service road. Around 4:35 p.m., he lost control of his white Jeep Rubicon and collided with a wooden utility pole. At the time of the accident, a 57-year-old woman was in the passenger seat. Investigations revealed that at the time … Read more