Product Description

The laws regarding the sale and distribution of alcohol in Massachusetts are ever changing. Guiding a client through the process can be a minefield for the uninformed practitioner. Whether you wish to represent restaurants, wholesalers, suppliers, hotels,package stores, convenience stores, farmer-wineries, farmer-breweries, or farmer distilleries, this is a unique and complex area that poses significant challenges for any practitioner.

Hear from experienced regulators on how to best navigate this constantly evolving maze of rules, regulations, decisions, and statutes. Get an overview of the alcoholic beverages licensing framework to help you understand the interaction between the local boards and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”). The faculty focus on changes to the statutes and regulations—an understanding of which is essential to effectively practice in this area—and they highlight the derivative practical implications and issues affecting your practice. Bring your questions to customize theagenda!

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00 - 2:10 pm

  Introduction and Overview

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  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 2:10 - 2:25 pm

  Section 19 Licenses Overview

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  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 2:25 - 2:55 pm

  Changes to Mass Regulations, Policies, Applications and Advisories at the ABCC

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  • Recent Advisories
  • Review of significant ABCC Decisions and Superior Court Decisions
  • COVID 19 Update

  Jean M. Lorizio, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Kris C. Foster, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  
• 2:55 - 3:30 pm

  Practice and Update before the Cambridge License Commission

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  • Recent Decisions and Rules Update
  • COVID 19 Update

  Nicole M. Ferrer, Esq., City of Cambridge License Commission , Cambridge
  
• 3:30 - 3:45 pm

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:45 - 4:05 pm

  Update From the Licensing Board for the City of Boston

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  • Recent Decisions and Rules Update
  • COVID 19 Update

  
  
  Information Prepared by Kathleen Joyce, Esq. and Lesley Hawkins, Esq. and Presented by Stephen Miller, Esq.

  Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq., City of Boston Licensing Board , Boston
  Lesley D. Hawkins, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 4:05 - 4:25 pm

  Review of Selected ABCC Decisions

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  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 4:25 - 4:45 pm

  Licensing and Business Transactions: Protecting the Client and Yourself

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  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 4:45 - 4:50 pm

  Key Takeaways

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Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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