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THE MASSACHUSETTS FRANCHISE LAW AND INTRODUCING “NEW BRANDS” – DO THEY HAVE TO GO TO YOUR WHOLESALER?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 14/07/2015 - 19:04

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: As most wineries, breweries, distilleries and importers are aware, once a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages has regularly placed a particular “brand” with a Massachusetts wholesaler within the last six months, it cannot refuse to sell that “brand” to that wholesaler pursuant to G.L. c. 138, §25E in the absence of a written contract Continue Reading...

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PAINT NITE BOOM GENERATES A NEW SPIN ON CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 09/07/2015 - 16:24

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: When it comes to providing entertainment at bars and restaurants, a new form of entertainment is catching fire in and around Boston; so-called “Paint Nite” and other types of educational events that mix socialization, food, drinks and learning. “Paint Nite” in specific has become a very popular attraction for bars and restaurants: painting Continue Reading...

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Applying for a Wholesaler Liquor License

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 16/06/2015 - 18:44

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C. In Massachusetts, a wholesaler is a person or business that purchases alcoholic beverages from manufacturers, such as breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and then sells those alcoholic beverages at a markup price to retailers, such as restaurants and liquor stores. The wholesaler occupies the middle tier of the three-tier system used here in Massachusetts and Continue Reading...

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The New Direct Shipping License: Pros And Cons

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 01/12/2014 - 14:50

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In July 2014, the Massachusetts legislature amended M.G.L. c. 138, § 19F in its entirety, and created a new type of license known as a “Direct Wine Shipper License,” that authorizes wineries holding such a license to sell and ship up to 12 cases of their wine a year per consumer directly to Continue Reading...

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Remember, Licensees Cannot Sponsor Booze Cruises!

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 25/11/2014 - 20:17

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: The ABCC recently issued a “warning” to Cisco Brewers, Inc. after ABCC investigators noticed a sign posted in the window of a Plymouth restaurant that stated, “Captain John Boats, Cisco Brews Cruise . . . samples and sunset for $25 dollars.” In its decision, the ABCC stated that when its investigators boarded the Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: alcoholic beverage

THE MASSACHUSETTS FRANCHISE LAW AND INTRODUCING “NEW BRANDS” – DO THEY HAVE TO GO TO YOUR WHOLESALER?

PAINT NITE BOOM GENERATES A NEW SPIN ON CONSUMER ENTERTAINMENT

Applying for a Wholesaler Liquor License

The New Direct Shipping License: Pros And Cons

Remember, Licensees Cannot Sponsor Booze Cruises!