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THE COMING BATTLE BETWEEN CRAFT BREWERS AND MASS PRODUCERS OVER LABELING

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:   In the business of distributing of alcoholic beverages, branding means everything.  Manufacturers such as wineries, distilleries and breweries spend a great deal of money every year acquiring, maintaining and protecting their brand labels.  Their labels are the only thing that differentiates them from competition, as products are sold in almost universally undistinguishable containers Continue Reading...
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MASSACHUSETTS CRAFT BREWERIES HOPING TO BOLSTER SALES AT FARMER’S MARKETS

Law offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:  The Coastal Wine Trail of South Eastern New England, comprised of nine wineries located along the New England coastline, has been celebrating the beginning of wine season by hosting an annual kick-off event.  Each year, one of the nine wineries host the event and is able to showcase and sell their wine, while Continue Reading...
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WILL A NEW STATE BILL “CHOKE” SMALL RESTAURANTS?

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:  In Massachusetts, any restaurant with a seating capacity of 25 persons or more must have on premises, while food is being served, an employee trained to render assistance to any patron who is choking. M.G.L. c. 94, s. 305D; 105 CMR 590.009(E).  Though little known, this law was established in 1980.  On October Continue Reading...
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COMMON REASONS WHY APPLICANTS FOR POURING LICENSES ARE DISQUALIFIED

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:  A nightclub, hotel, restaurant or other establishment may obtain a “pouring license,” or general on-premises license, which authorizes the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises under M.G.L. c. 138, s. 12. Depending on whether the applicant is an individual, a partnership or a corporation, there may be different restrictions governing the Continue Reading...
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THE NEW CATERING LICENSE LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.:  The State of Massachusetts has approved a new “Caterer’s License,” effective starting October 31, 2012. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, s. 12, this Caterer’s License acts as an “on-premises” license, permitting a caterer to sell alcoholic beverages for up to five (5) hours at a private event in a municipality that has Continue Reading...
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