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At the Bar With Bowditch

A Legal Blog for the Craft Brewing Community

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Tip for Massachusetts Employers of Tipped Workers: Complying with New Minimum Wage Law Means “Per Shift” Payroll Calculations

Beer Laws, Employees • January 14, 2019

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Are You Happy Now?: The Status of Massachusetts Happy Hour Laws

Liquor Laws • January 3, 2019

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Changes Brewing Thanks to New Delaware House Bill

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws • November 8, 2018

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TTB and ABCC Regulations: Are You in Compliance?

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws, Policies • November 7, 2018

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TTB Online Permit Upgrades Increase Turnaround Time

Policies • November 5, 2018

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Is Crowdfunding for You?

Owning the Brewery, Policies • September 6, 2018

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‘Take One Down, Pass it Around?’ TTB Adopts New Procedure To Facilitate Transfers of Beer Between Brewers

Beer Laws, Policies • August 23, 2018

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Beer Franchise Law: A New Bill Emerges From Committee

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws • August 13, 2018

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Long-Awaited Non-Compete Law

Employees, Employment • August 6, 2018

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Crafty Labels Bring Risks of Litigation

Beer Laws • July 23, 2018

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Don’t Let These Mistakes Trip Up Your Start-Up!

Owning the Brewery • July 23, 2018

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Free Market: Brewers May Soon Be Able to Sell at Farmers Markets

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws • June 28, 2018