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Boston to Receive 75 New Licenses Under Proposed Legislation

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 31/07/2014 - 18:59

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Contained within a lengthy “economic development” bill, a State House Committee on July 29, 2014 released a proposed revision to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 138, which will, among other things, authorize the City of Boston to issue up to 75 new liquor licenses over the next three years. Under this new bill, the Continue Reading...

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The Dangers of Serving Alcohol to Customers With Out of State I.D.’s

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 28/07/2014 - 21:56

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Tourism supports over 100,000 jobs in Massachusetts and contributes over $1 billion in state and local taxes. An out of state visitor attempting to enjoy an alcoholic beverage in the Commonwealth, however, may be surprised when their driver’s license is not accepted at a bar or package store because while many Massachusetts retail Continue Reading...

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THE NEW LAW FOR DIRECT SHIPPING OF WINE INTO MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 17/07/2014 - 15:22

Law Offices of John P Connell, P.C.: In January 2015, Massachusetts will become the most recent State to allow direct shipment of wines to consumers with the recent passage of the 2015 Massachusetts Budget. Section 61B of the 2015 Budget includes the new direct shipping provision which will be codified in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, § 19F. The new Continue Reading...

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HOSTING AN OPEN BAR, CAUTIOUSLY

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 15/07/2014 - 18:58

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Hosting an open bar can be a great way to revitalize a stagnant restaurant business or entice partygoers to celebrate the New Year, but for liquor licensees it presents pitfalls and potential liability unless proper measures are implemented to ensure compliance with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission’s (“ABCC”) controlling regulations. The ABCC has Continue Reading...

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COULD MASSACHUSETTS BE THE NEXT STATE TO ALLOW DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIPPING?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 23/05/2014 - 16:44

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Massachusetts may be the next state in line to lift its current restrictions on direct winery direct shipments to in state residents. Currently, Massachusetts law restricts out-of-state wineries from delivering directly to Massachusetts consumers by prohibiting wineries that produce more than 30,000 gallons a year and which have been represented in this state Continue Reading...

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Boston to Receive 75 New Licenses Under Proposed Legislation

The Dangers of Serving Alcohol to Customers With Out of State I.D.’s

THE NEW LAW FOR DIRECT SHIPPING OF WINE INTO MASSACHUSETTS

HOSTING AN OPEN BAR, CAUTIOUSLY

COULD MASSACHUSETTS BE THE NEXT STATE TO ALLOW DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIPPING?