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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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Craft Industry Boom Ties Up the TTB

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 29/06/2015 - 20:05

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Filing an Application with the TTB for a Basic Permit, Brewery, Distillery or Winery Permit can be a daunting task with all of the documents and information required, but even when the application is finally ready for submission, trying to move the application through the TTB can be even more frustrating due to Continue Reading...

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Alternating Proprietorships: What are they?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 11/05/2015 - 13:47

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Ordinarily, a brewery that produces beer under its own name and at its own licensed facility. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), however, recognizes two distinct forms of brewing operations in which more than one entity is involved: contract brewing, and an alternating proprietorship. The more familiar of the two, Continue Reading...

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WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE CAN YOUR COMPETITORS OBJECT?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 05/11/2014 - 19:37

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: The ABCC recently issued a decision that held that the City of Chicopee erred in refusing to grant a petition to transfer a license to a new proposed location that would have been operated by BJ’s Wholesalers. The license had been exercised for over 20 years by Winn Liquors, Inc., at a location Continue Reading...

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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 24/10/2014 - 16:28

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Obtaining a retail on premise or off premise liquor license in Massachusetts requires full disclosure of all officers, directors and LLC managers of the licensee entity and every individual with a direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in the licensed business. G.L. c. 138, §15A and 204 CMR 2.01(6). Each license Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: liquor law

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

Craft Industry Boom Ties Up the TTB

Alternating Proprietorships: What are they?

WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE CAN YOUR COMPETITORS OBJECT?

DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE