2012 July Archive | Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 18/07/2012 - 11:00

In Massachusetts, entertainment licenses must be obtained from the local licensing authority. Entertainment licenses in the City of Boston falls under the purview of the mayor pursuant to various acts of the legislature, including Mass. Acts & Resolves, ch. 110, § 14 (1821), Mass. Acts & Resolves, ch. 494, § 3 (1908), and Mass. Gen. Laws, ch. 140, §§181, 183A, Continue Reading...

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WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ILLEGAL DRINK SPECIAL?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 17/07/2012 - 14:06

It is well known among patrons of Massachusetts bars that “Happy Hour” is an after-work concept that does not exist in the Commonwealth. Discounted drinks for a period in the afternoon cannot be found as restaurants and bars are prohibited, under Massachusetts law, from offering time-sensitive discounted alcoholic beverages. Regulation 204 CMR 4.03(1) prohibits certain practices, including making drinks available Continue Reading...

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BREWER – DISTILLER COLLABORATION RESULTS IN BURNT BEER AND WHISKEY

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 10/07/2012 - 16:53

Burning beer to make whiskey? An interesting collaboration between alcoholic beverage manufacturer licensee and farmer-distillery licensee has resulted in just that. The Boston Beer Co. announced its joint effort with Berkshire Mountain Distillers Inc. to formulate 500 gallons of two varieties of barrel-aged whiskey, deriving from Sam Adams Boston Lager and a limited-edition brew, entitled Cinder Bock. The spirits are Continue Reading...

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CITY OF PEABODY CRACKING DOWN ON STRIPCLUB AND OTHER LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS THROUGH AGGRESSIVE STING OPERATIONS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 03/07/2012 - 21:29

The City of Peabody has issued several three-day liquor license suspensions to the Cabaret Lounge Strip Club on Route 1 and other Peabody licensed establishments, such as Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Toscana’s Restaurant and Café for serving minors after a one day sting operation by an undercover police agent. The three day suspensions, which coincide with the 4th of July Continue Reading...

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Restaurant Lobbyists Prevail On Revising Legislative Ban Against Doctors Being Wined & Dined

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 02/07/2012 - 13:57

Nearly four years ago, Massachusetts passed a broad state law entitled the Act to Promote Cost Containment, Transparency and Efficiency in the Delivery of Quality Health Care—with the objective of curbing healthcare costs. The Act, pragmatically, resulted in a statewide ban against drug companies from giving items of value, including meals, to doctors. Meals were only permitted if provided during Continue Reading...

Monthly Archives: July 2012

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ILLEGAL DRINK SPECIAL?

BREWER – DISTILLER COLLABORATION RESULTS IN BURNT BEER AND WHISKEY

CITY OF PEABODY CRACKING DOWN ON STRIPCLUB AND OTHER LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS THROUGH AGGRESSIVE STING OPERATIONS

Restaurant Lobbyists Prevail On Revising Legislative Ban Against Doctors Being Wined & Dined