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At the Bar With Bowditch

A Legal Blog for the Craft Brewing Community

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Brewers Association Diversity Grants Support Diverse, Inclusive Craft Beer Events

Discrimination • September 4, 2019

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Don’t Cry: Guns N’ Roses Settles Trademark Dispute with Colorado Brewer

Trademark • August 26, 2019

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Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. Taproom Team Learns ASL to Better Serve the Deaf Community in Framingham

Innovation, Policies • August 13, 2019

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Marijuana Legalization Sparks Debate on Brewers’ Responsibilities

Policies • August 5, 2019

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Craft Brewers Experiment with Community-Supported Farm-Share Model

Innovation, Owning the Brewery • June 18, 2019

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New Beer Franchise Bill Would Let Small Brewers Walk Away More Easily

Beer Laws • May 13, 2019

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New Rules for Worcester On-Premises Liquor Licensees

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws, Pouring Requirements • March 27, 2019

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The Law as Inspiration for Beer?

Innovation • March 21, 2019

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Worcester Telegram Interviews Bob Young in “The Next Draft: Bowditch & Dewey law firm launches group catering to state’s craft beer industry”

Beer Laws, Owning the Brewery • March 7, 2019

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How Does Your Garden Grow? New Bill Seeks to Limit Beer Gardens

Beer Laws, Liquor License • February 27, 2019

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“Labeling” the Government Shutdown as a First Amendment Violation?

Beer Laws • January 24, 2019

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Beer: The Most Important Meal of the Day?

Liquor Laws • January 22, 2019