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THE BREWING BATTLE TO DISMANTLE THE NATION’S “FRANCHISE LAWS”

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 19:11

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On June 28, 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported on the brewing battle to dismantle the nation’s “franchise laws” that prevent manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from terminating their wholesalers. As the Journal reports, Diageo, the world’s largest distiller and the owner of many household brands of spirits, is seeking to terminate its wholesaler, Continue Reading...

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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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ASSESSING THE “PUBLIC NEED” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 30/04/2013 - 13:21

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: When approving the grant or transfer of a liquor license, a local licensing authority (“LLA”) determines the license’s “public need.” Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 23, a LLA has the authority to approve the grant or transfer of a license “with a view only to serve the public need and in such Continue Reading...

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DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 29/04/2013 - 13:10

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, when a local licensing authority (“LLA”) takes action to “modify” a licensee’s license, the licensee can normally appeal that action to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) for a hearing. M.G.L. c. 138, §67. However, where a LLA decreases or otherwise changes the hours a licensee is authorized to sell Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: wholesaler

THE BREWING BATTLE TO DISMANTLE THE NATION’S “FRANCHISE LAWS”

ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

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

ASSESSING THE “PUBLIC NEED” OF A LIQUOR LICENSE

DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?