Product Description

The laws concerning the sale of alcohol in Massachusetts are constantly being updated and amended. Representing restaurants, taverns, hotels, package stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, and farmer wineries, breweries, and distilleries requires the practitioner to be continuously aware of changes to municipal application requirements, rules, and regulations.

Presenting your best case before the local licensing authority requires both knowledge and preparation. Hear from chairs of local licensing boards and experienced practitioners on the keys to a complete winning presentation. 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. Discover common mistakes to avoid. 

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:10pm

  Faculty Introduction and Overview

  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 2:10pm - 2:30pm

  New Boston Licenses

  Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq., City of Boston Licensing Board , Boston
  Daniel R. Green, Esq., Licensing Board , Boston
  
• 2:30pm - 2:35pm

  Special Legislation Licenses

  Jean M. Lorizio, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Ralph Sacramone, Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Kyle E. Gill, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  
• 2:35pm - 2:55pm

  Update from Cambridge, Boston and Newton

  Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq., City of Boston Licensing Board , Boston
  Daniel R. Green, Esq., Licensing Board , Boston
  Nicole M. Ferrer, Esq., City of Cambridge License Commission , Cambridge
  Dina E. Conlin, Esq., Greenberg Traurig LLP , Boston
  
• 2:55pm - 3:10pm

  Legislative Update from ABCC

  Jean M. Lorizio, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Ralph Sacramone, Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Kyle E. Gill, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  
• 3:10pm - 3:25pm

  License Acquisitions

  Stephen V. Miller, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  Jon D. Aieta, Esq., McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP , Boston
  
• 3:25pm - 3:35pm

  Break
• 3:35pm - 4:05pm

  ABCC Discussion

  Jean M. Lorizio, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Ralph Sacramone, Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  Kyle E. Gill, Esq., Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Chelsea
  
• 4:05pm - 4:35pm

  Violation and Administrative

  Panel
  
• 4:35pm - 5:00pm

  Practical Pointers, Avoiding Critical Mistakes at Local Level and ABCC Roundtable with Q&A

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Alcohol, Food Service, and Entertainment Licensing

Please Note

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