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Green Bay’s Tulip Spa Fights to Retain License Amidst Ownership Dispute and City Crackdown

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Green Bay, WI — The future of Tulip Spa, a local massage business, hangs in the balance as Green Bay city officials delay a crucial licensing decision. Initially set to determine the fate of the spa’s operational license at a recent Common Council meeting, city leaders have postponed the verdict to mid-December, citing the need for fair legal representation for the business owners. The postponement provides the operators of Tulip Spa additional time to secure legal counsel in response to allegations and compliance issues raised by the city. The council’s decision follows a newly implemented … Read more

Minnesota Judge Halts Cannabis License Lottery Amid Fairness Lawsuits from Applicants

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A sudden halt has been placed on Minnesota’s cannabis license lottery following a judicial order triggered by multiple lawsuits from applicants challenging their exclusion from the early approval process. The controversy surrounds the procedures adopted by the state’s new regulatory body, the Office of Cannabis Management, which has been accused of not adequately communicating denials and prematurely pushing forward with the lottery. The complaints arose after the Office announced last week that only about a third of the more than 1,800 hopefuls would progress to the lottery stage where 280 licenses … Read more

Mendocino Jury Convicts Man in Multi-Offense DUI Case Amid Suspended License Revelations

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Ukiah, CA — A Mendocino County Superior Court jury has found 44-year-old Willits resident Clayton Joel Sternick guilty on multiple charges, officials announced on Thursday. After concluding its deliberations, the jury convicted Sternick of misdemeanor charges including driving under the influence of a drug, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, and fleeing the scene of an accident. Following the jury’s verdict and their subsequent dismissal, Sternick acknowledged his prior convictions for similar offenses in 2018 and 2021. This added context underscored the repeated nature of his legal infractions related to vehicular laws. The trial, … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Arkansas Amendment Restricting Casino License, Cherokee Nation to Continue Legal Battle

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A recent ruling by a federal judge has sustained the results of an Arkansas ballot measure that eliminates the state-granted license for a casino in Pope County, which had been planned by Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The decision came swiftly on the heels of the constitutional amendment’s approval by voters, with the judge denying a temporary restraining order sought by the Cherokee Nation Entertainment shortly before the amendment went into effect. The contentious amendment, voted into law on November 5, has sparked a legal battle over constitutional rights, according to the Cherokee … Read more