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ASSESSING THE “PUBLIC NEED” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 30/04/2013 - 13:21

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: When approving the grant or transfer of a liquor license, a local licensing authority (“LLA”) determines the license’s “public need.” Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 23, a LLA has the authority to approve the grant or transfer of a license “with a view only to serve the public need and in such Continue Reading...

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DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 29/04/2013 - 13:10

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, when a local licensing authority (“LLA”) takes action to “modify” a licensee’s license, the licensee can normally appeal that action to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) for a hearing. M.G.L. c. 138, §67. However, where a LLA decreases or otherwise changes the hours a licensee is authorized to sell Continue Reading...

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LAW OFFICES OF JOHN P. CONNELL PREVAILS IN ABCC CASE RELATING TO AN ALLEGED “UNDERUTILIZATION” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 10/04/2013 - 15:46

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On April 9, 2013, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) issued a decision for an unusual case in the matter of Karen A. McGovern d/b/a Puffin’s Restaurant (“Puffin’s”) in which the Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C. represented Puffin’s in an appeal against the Town of Millbury Board of Selectmen (“Board”). The Continue Reading...

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IT’S OFFICIAL: BEER PONG AND OTHER DRINKING GAMES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN MASSACHUSETTS LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 20:50

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, bar owners are generally not permitted to allow drinking games in their establishments. Pursuant to 204 CMR 4.03(1)(h), “no licensee or employee or agent of a licensee shall encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest that involves drinking or awarding of drinks as prizes.” Exactly what constitutes Continue Reading...

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WHAT BARS SHOULD KNOW BEFORE HIRING A BOUNCER

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 28/03/2013 - 15:27

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In 2007, Mayor Menino signed “Imette’s Law,” making it mandatory for bouncers to submit to a background check and training prior to being hired at any Boston bar or club. The law was named after Imette St. Guillen, a 24-year-old Boston native who was murdered in Brooklyn and last seen working at a Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: entertainment license

ASSESSING THE “PUBLIC NEED” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN P. CONNELL PREVAILS IN ABCC CASE RELATING TO AN ALLEGED “UNDERUTILIZATION” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

IT’S OFFICIAL: BEER PONG AND OTHER DRINKING GAMES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN MASSACHUSETTS LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS

WHAT BARS SHOULD KNOW BEFORE HIRING A BOUNCER