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Can “Assistant Managers” Render A Restaurant Strictly Liable For Sexual Harassment?: PART II

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 14/06/2012 - 16:51

In a recent trial in which this firm represented the restaurant and its owners against a claim that an alleged “assistant manager” so severely sexually harassed a waitress that the employee was criminally convicted of indecent sexual assault, it was left to a jury to decide the question of fact as to whether the alleged “assistant manager” performed such tasks Continue Reading...

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Can “Assistant Managers” Render A Restaurant Strictly Liable For Sexual Harassment?: PART I

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 14/06/2012 - 15:38

Restaurants, like other businesses, are generally operated through a corporation or limited liability company, which owns all the assets of the business, including the restaurant’s liquor license. The shareholders or members of the corporate entity sometimes participate on the management of the restaurant’s business, but often times such management is delegated to an employee manager. It is the well-established law Continue Reading...

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WHEN DOES HAPPY HOUR RETURN IN MASSACHUSETTS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 12/06/2012 - 17:44

Future may bring more drink specials, with a potential amendment to Massachusetts’ prohibition of “Happy Hour” specials. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting public hearings this summer to gage the public’s opinion on whether the State’s current legislation banning “Happy Hour” drink specials should be amended. For the past 28 years, the State has prohibited “Happy Hour” Continue Reading...

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CALL TO EXPLORE CHANGES TO BOSTON’S LIQUOR LICENSE QUOTA SYSTEM

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 08/06/2012 - 17:40

City Councilor Seeks Reformation to State’s so-called Antiquated Liquor License Laws On June 4, 2012, City Councilor Ayanna Pressley filed a Request for Hearing in the Boston City Council requesting it to examine and explore changes to the process of acquiring a Liquor License in Boston. Pressley also requested the Council to consider measures that would allow the City of Continue Reading...

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WHEN RETAILERS PURCHASE LIQUOR FROM OTHER RETAILERS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 17:38

Recent ABCC decisions show the risk of purchasing from other nearby or out-of-state retailers. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) routinely disciplines package stores, restaurants and bars for buying liquor from other retailers, or for holding such liquor on their premises. Under Massachusetts’ law, a retailer is prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages from any source other than a wholesaler. 138 Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: liquor license

Can “Assistant Managers” Render A Restaurant Strictly Liable For Sexual Harassment?: PART II

Can “Assistant Managers” Render A Restaurant Strictly Liable For Sexual Harassment?: PART I

WHEN DOES HAPPY HOUR RETURN IN MASSACHUSETTS?

CALL TO EXPLORE CHANGES TO BOSTON’S LIQUOR LICENSE QUOTA SYSTEM

WHEN RETAILERS PURCHASE LIQUOR FROM OTHER RETAILERS