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Update on Two Bills Concerning Alcoholic Beverages Licensure in Massachusetts

On April 5, 2012, House Bill 99, an Act providing for designated licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages and wine and malt beverages at Logan International Airport granted by the licensing board for the city of Boston, underwent a … Continue reading

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Wayne, Richard & Hurwitz Chairs Alcoholic Beverage Licensing MCLE

Until recently, the basics of liquor licensing in Massachusetts remained essentially the same since the repeal of Prohibition in the 1930s. Now, however, the times are a changin’—if you represent a restaurant, hotel, package store, supermarket, golf course, winery, brewer, … Continue reading

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New Bill Could Change Alcohol Licensure at Logan Airport

The Massachusetts Legislature recently heard testimony regarding a bill that would change the liquor licensure procedure for vendors in Logan Airport. House Bill 99 would create a new class of “airport” alcohol license for vendors in Logan Airport. Logan Airport currently … Continue reading

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Cristina M. Serrano Featured in Boston Business Journal

Cristina M. Serrano, an associate at Wayne, Richard & Hurwitz, was recently featured in the Boston Business Journal. In the article, Ms. Serrano discusses the need for practical skills training for junior associates at law firms. The article also notes … Continue reading

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Two New Bills Before Governor Patrick Affecting Alcoholic Beverages Law in Massachusetts

Two new bills reached Governor Deval Patrick’s desk yesterday that could impact the way alcoholic beverages are sold and served in Massachusetts. First, the hotly debated Casino Bill was finally passed by the Massachusetts Senate and House, and now awaits the … Continue reading

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Robert W. Hurwitz and Eugene R. Richard Named Super Lawyers

Wayne, Richard & Hurwitz is proud to announce that Eugene R. Richard and Robert W. Hurwitz have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers for the year 2011. Lawyers are nominated through a vigorous review process and only the top 5% of … Continue reading

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Irving Lara v. Domino’s Pizza, LLC, Domino’s Pizza, Inc., & Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Wayne, Richard & Hurwitz LLP filed suit last week against Domino’s Pizza, LLC, Domino’s Pizza, Inc., and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company for the death of Richel Nova. The suit is filed on behalf of Irving Lara, the Administrator of … Continue reading

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Casinos and Happy Hour Regulations in Massachusetts

There has been much debate over whether Massachusetts should permit the establishment of casinos within the Commonwealth. In an interesting development, the Massachusetts Senate approved an amendment to the pending casino bill that would eliminate the famous (or infamous, as … Continue reading

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Supermarkets and Alcohol Permits

Two ballot questions to change the law regarding the sale of alcohol in supermarkets were recently filed with the State Attorney General. The Boston Herald reports that the MA Food Association is attempting to increase the total amount of permits … Continue reading

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Farmer-Breweries

The Boston Globe and Boston Herald have reported on a recent change or clarification in policy regarding “farmer-brewery” licenses by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”).  Farmer-brewery licenses are intended to encourage the development of “domestic farms”, and appear … Continue reading

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