Monthly Archives: January 2014

ABCC HOLDS THAT “DE MINIMIS” FUNDS RAISED THROUGH ONLINE “CROWDFUNDING” NEED NOT BE DISCLOSED ON A STATE LICENSE APPLICATION

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 15/01/2014 - 17:54

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In a decision dated November 20, 2013, the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) held that “de minimis” amounts of money acquired through online “crowdfunding” websites need not be disclosed as a source of funds within an applicant’s state license application. This decision followed a September 4, 2013 hearing held at the ABCC Continue Reading...

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CITY OF BOSTON’S ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 06/01/2014 - 19:27

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A recent 12-1 Boston City Council vote seeks to empower the City of Boston to determine how many liquor licenses are issued and to allow local appointment of Boston Licensing Board members. In every city and town in Massachusetts, except the City of Boston, the number of liquor licenses each municipality is allowed Continue Reading...