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Sabbath law

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A quick definition of Sabbath law:

Sabbath law, also known as blue law, is a rule that restricts or prohibits commercial activities on Sundays. These laws were common in the past but have decreased since the 1980s due to their religious origins. Sunday is considered the Christian Sabbath, and blue laws may be considered unconstitutional if they are based solely on religious beliefs. However, if the laws are enacted to support a non-religious purpose, such as providing a day of rest for workers, they may be considered constitutional. Other terms for Sabbath law include Sunday law, Sunday-closing law, and Lord's Day Act.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A Sabbath law is a statute that regulates or prohibits commercial activity on Sundays, also known as a blue law. These laws were once common but have declined since the 1980s due to their religious origins. Sunday is considered the Christian Sabbath, and blue laws may be deemed unconstitutional if they are enacted solely for religious purposes. However, they may pass constitutional challenges if they support a nonreligious purpose, such as providing a day of rest for workers.

Examples: A Sabbath law may prohibit stores from opening on Sundays or restrict the sale of alcohol on that day. For instance, in Bergen County, New Jersey, blue laws prohibit most retail stores from opening on Sundays, except for certain businesses like gas stations and restaurants. Another example is the state of Indiana, which prohibits the sale of alcohol on Sundays, except for restaurants and bars.

Explanation: These examples illustrate how Sabbath laws regulate commercial activity on Sundays. In Bergen County, retail stores are closed on Sundays, which allows workers to have a day of rest. In Indiana, the sale of alcohol is restricted on Sundays, which may be seen as a way to promote public health and safety by reducing alcohol-related incidents on that day.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
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babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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