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New Colorado Legislation Bans Liquor Sales in Grocery Stores with Pharmacies: Balancing Consumer Choice and Local Business Interests

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DENVER, Colo. — Colorado is witnessing a shift in its liquor licensing laws following Governor Jared Polis’s recent endorsement of Senate Bill 25-033. This legislation prohibits grocery stores with pharmacies from receiving liquor licenses, marking a significant change that will not affect existing establishments but will prevent any future grocery stores from selling hard liquor. Local business owners have felt the winds of change sweep through the state’s liquor market, especially with the enactment of prior propositions that expanded liquor sales to bigger retail stores. Josh Robinson, who runs Argonaut Wine and Liquor in Denver, … Read more

Miura & Partners Strengthens U.S. Operations with New Seattle Office to Serve Expanding Japanese Business Interests

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Tokyo-based Miura & Partners is making strides in the U.S. market with the opening of a new office in Seattle, which comes shortly after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 2023. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the firm’s outreach on the West Coast, a key region for business between the U.S. and Japan. The establishment of the Seattle branch was primarily influenced by the increase in Japanese companies looking to expand their operations in the U.S. The firm, through Miura & Partners US, its strategic partner, intends to capitalize on this trend by … Read more

Mass-Tort Marketing: Are Public Health and National Interests Taking a Backseat?

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Washington — A surge in mass-tort advertising has raised questions about its impact on public perception and justice. These advertisements, often for legal representation concerning medical or product-related injuries, are becoming more pervasive, potentially prioritizing litigation over genuine healthcare concerns and public well-being. Critics argue that such mass-tort advertisements can mislead the public regarding the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. By presenting information in a sensationalized way, these ads often do not provide a balanced view of the risks and benefits, which can influence public opinion and patient decisions in ways that … Read more