Utah Hospitality Association

Federal judge dismisses Utah liquor lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday challenging Utah’s prohibitions on drink specials and limited bar licenses unless the attorneys for bar and restaurant owners clarify their arguments.

U.S. District Court Judge Bruce Jenkins gave the Utah Hospitality Association 20 days to amend its lawsuit but made it clear the lawsuit cannot proceed without stronger evidence about the negative impacts on businesses.

Judge to hear arguments over suit on Utah liquor laws

SALT LAKE CITY -- A federal judge is set to hear oral arguments Monday on a lawsuit challenging changes to Utah liquor laws that ban daily drink specials and impose new limits on coveted liquor licenses.

Utah puts off deadline in liquor lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Attorney General's office has been given more time to respond to a federal lawsuit filed by the state's hospitality industry that challenges Utah's ban on discounting bar drinks.

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