Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On February 10, 2014, newly appointed mayor Martin Walsh named John Barros to be Boston’s first chief of economic development. Now, Barros is moving fast to spur economic development and push for a livelier city. Among his top priorities is a proposal for later closing hours for Boston restaurants and bars. Currently, pursuant Continue Reading...
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Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, the holder of a liquor license can pledge his or her license to secure a loan. M.G.L. c. 138, §23. In fact, many banks or other private lenders will not lend money to a licensee or someone seeking to purchase a license without a Pledge. Accordingly, there are several legal requirements Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A recent 12-1 Boston City Council vote seeks to empower the City of Boston to determine how many liquor licenses are issued and to allow local appointment of Boston Licensing Board members. In every city and town in Massachusetts, except the City of Boston, the number of liquor licenses each municipality is allowed Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On November 12, 2013, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing at the State House in Boston to discuss various bills introduced in connection with the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act (M.G.L. c. 138). Members of the alcoholic beverage industry came from throughout the Commonwealth to testify about Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Sellers and manufacturers of alcoholic beverages have seen a crack down in enforcement of advertising regulations recently. Throughout the nation, alcohol industry authorities have made the news in their efforts to ban certain alcoholic beverage advertising practices. While some of those advertising violations were upheld, others proved unsuccessful and merely provided more publicity Continue Reading...