‘The First District Court in Utah has declared a mistrial in the case of a defendant charged with misapplication of corporate funds because the Logan daily newspaper told of another charge (embezzlement) pending against the defendant in the same court roundup story in which the trial was reported. Furthermore the judge issued a restraining order… Continue reading Logan Case Stirs Questions – Guard Public-Press Rights
Category: Constitution
Pitfalls of Sunday Closing Law
A proposed Sunday closing law was introduced into the Utah Legislature during the past week. Sponsored by Senators Reed Bullen (R-Logan) and Robert F. Clyde (R-Heber), the bill would require many Utah businesses to close on Sundays. It reportedly is aimed mainly at grocery stores. Exempted from the measure would he such businesses as restaurants, pharmacies, confectionaries, service stations and… Continue reading Pitfalls of Sunday Closing Law