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By David L. Hudson Jr.
First Amendment scholar
An emerging question is whether state Supreme Courts will view restrictions on adult businesses more critically under state constitutions than federal courts do under the First Amendment. FULL STORY>  
 
High court won't hear fight over adult store
7th Circuit said Indiana city must present clear evidence that business causes crime, other problems before imposing restrictions. 06.14.10
 
Va. can strip liquor from gentlemen's clubs
By David L. Hudson Jr. 4th Circuit says state 'has a legitimate interest in reducing the chances of a person leaving a strip club intoxicated.' 07.23.10
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