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At the Bar With Bowditch

A Legal Blog for the Craft Brewing Community

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How One Brewery is Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

Donations, Innovation • October 22, 2020

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Brewers Need a COVID Assist? Try This Dandy Checklist

COVID-19 Resources, Owning the Brewery • September 24, 2020

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How Breweries Can Survive the Aluminum Shortage

Owning the Brewery • September 16, 2020

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Potential Changes to Distributor Agreements for Small Breweries

Beer Laws • August 19, 2020

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Massachusetts Brewers Participate in the Black is Beautiful Initiative

Discrimination, Donations • August 6, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Worcester License Commission’s Outdoor Table Service Applications

Liquor License • June 20, 2020

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Groceries and Beer, a One Stop Shop: How a Potential Ballot Question Could Make This True

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws • June 18, 2020

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How Can a Craft Brewer Use the Tax Code to Help with Cash Flow?

COVID-19 Resources, Taxes • June 9, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

A Checklist for Adjusting Your Brewery for Phase II in Massachusetts

COVID-19 Resources • June 5, 2020

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Good News for Businesses Serving Alcohol in Phase II of the Reopening Plan

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • June 4, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

How Does My Offer of Work Affect My Employees’ Unemployment Claims?

COVID-19 Resources, Employment • May 19, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Mandatory Self-Certification and Industry-Specific Guidance For Massachusetts Essential And Phase One Businesses

COVID-19 Resources, Policies • May 18, 2020