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

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

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

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...
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CITIES CRACK DOWN ON FOOD SERVICE

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...
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TERMINATING WINE WHOLESALERS IN THE UNITED STATES

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:  In general, wine distribution laws in the United States are broken into three categories: those for franchise states, non-franchise states, and control states.  Every state in the U.S. is considered an independent sovereign when it comes to the distribution of alcoholic beverages.  For this reason, nationwide distribution of wine requires a familiarity with Continue Reading...
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