Raleigh’s Nightlife Ordinance Struck Down: A Legal Victory for Glenwood South Bars Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns

RALEIGH, N.C. — A recent court ruling has tilted the scales in favor of business owners in the Glenwood South area, following a controversial nightlife ordinance implemented by the City of Raleigh. A Wake County judge declared the ordinance, which imposed additional fees, safety enhancements, and security requirements on bars and nightclubs, as “illegal, void, and unenforceable” under state law. Enacted in December 2023 amid rising concerns over crime and public safety, the ordinance sought to regulate nightlife more stringently than established guidelines from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Under the city’s rules, … Read more

New York’s Infamous ‘Night-Life’ Attorney Discovered Deceased in Vehicle Near Family Residence

New York — A well-known attorney, often dubbed the “Night-Life Lawyer” due to his frequent representation of high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, was found deceased in a vehicle outside his parents’ home in Westchester County on Wednesday, according to police sources. The discovery has sparked broad speculation and concern within the community and among colleagues familiar with his tumultuous career. The lawyer, whose identity has been withheld pending family notifications, was 45 years old. Authorities stated that he was found unresponsive in his parked car near his family’s residence early in the morning. Emergency … Read more

NYC’s Celebrated ‘Night-Life Lawyer’ Sal Strazzullo, Known for Representing Rappers and Strippers, Passes Away at 52

New York, NY—Sal Strazzullo, a high-profile attorney known for representing a spectrum of New York’s nightlife figures from rappers to exotic dancers, was found deceased in his Manhattan home. He was 52. Officials, who confirmed the lawyer’s death, indicated that there were no immediate signs of foul play. A medical investigator has yet to determine the official cause of death. Before his untimely demise, Strazzullo was a well-known figure in the legal circles of New York, often seen defending or advocating for personalities from the city’s vibrant entertainment and nightlife sector. Strazzullo’s law practice was … Read more