Such kinds of defensives are really rather protecting the local companies than the consumers.

The sidewalk adjacent to the damaged bridge stonework shall be closed until further notice.

I always find it annoying when writers compare groups to The Beatles, because the comparison is really never thought out, and it is probably impossible for any group to come close to truly being Beatleslike. Those 4 became what they did by each being exceptional and by coming along at the perfect time in history.

desperate to eat; desperate for attention