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ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 03/06/2013 - 15:38

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A new policy has been adopted by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) to simplify the application process for persons seeking retail alcoholic beverage licenses, such as those authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at restaurants, pubs, lounges and liquor stores. Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2013, the process aims to alleviate the delay Continue Reading...

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WHEN IS A SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISEMENT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 24/05/2013 - 19:34

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On May 13, 2013, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) created an alcoholic beverage industry circular to clarify rules regarding advertising practices for businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) generally regulates such advertising practices within this industry. In light of society’s 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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LAW OFFICES OF JOHN P. CONNELL PREVAILS IN ABCC DISPUTE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 22/03/2013 - 17:46

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On March 21, 2013, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) issued a thirteen page decision in the matter of Murflix, Inc. d/b/a Murphy’s Package Store (“Murphy’s”) in which the Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C. represented Murphy’s in an appeal against the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Falmouth. The ABCC Continue Reading...

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CITIES CRACK DOWN ON FOOD SERVICE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 14:12

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Retailers licensed to sell food and alcohol may be at risk of losing their licenses as cities crack down on what constitutes adequate food service. Under Massachusetts law, any license issued for the sale of alcohol at a “restaurant” will not be renewed if a licensee fails to show he is in good Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: liquor law

ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

WHEN IS A SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISEMENT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW?

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

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN P. CONNELL PREVAILS IN ABCC DISPUTE

CITIES CRACK DOWN ON FOOD SERVICE