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At the Bar With Bowditch

A Legal Blog for the Craft Brewing Community

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Finding Room to Breathe Without Air: Solutions for Local Breweries Dealing with the CO2 Shortage

Innovation, Supply chain issues • By Julie K. O’Neill and Andrew F. Stern • September 21, 2022

Draft Beer

Section 19H: On-Premises Consumption of Different Alcoholic Commodities in Massachusetts

Beer Laws, Liquor Laws • By Mark A. Borenstein • September 20, 2022

Covid-19 E-Alert

CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Safety Recommendations in Updated Guidance

COVID-19 Resources • By Raymond M. Ripple and Benjamin Hinks • August 16, 2022

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Breweries May Soon Be Able to Sell Beer at Farmers Markets

Beer Laws • By Andrew R. Manning • August 15, 2022

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Servicemember Leave of Absences: Know Your USERRA Obligations

Employees, Employment • By Danielle Jurema Lederman • July 27, 2022

Cryptocurrency

Tax Considerations for Your Brewery When Accepting Payment Via Cryptocurrency

Taxes • By Sandra F. O’Neill • April 29, 2022

Mark Borenstein

Mark Borenstein Quoted in “Tree House’s Liquor Pouring Plan Reignites Town Neck Tensions” in The Sandwich Enterprise

Liquor License • April 21, 2022

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Massachusetts Employers Are Strictly Liable for Treble Damages for Late Wage Payments

Employees, Employment • By Timothy P. Van Dyck and Raymond M. Ripple • April 12, 2022

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Bob Young Quoted in Worcester Magazine’s “The Next Draft: In David vs. Goliath battle, craft brewer beats Big Beer”

Trademark, Trademarking • April 7, 2022

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“What’s in a Name?” Potentially, Treble Damages! A Look at the Massachusetts Tips Act

Taxes • By Robert G. Young • February 8, 2022

Covid-19 E-Alert

Client Alert: Supreme Court Rules on COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Requirements – Big Business Mandate Blocked, Health Care Mandate Revived

COVID-19 Resources • By Aimee E. Bierman, Peter J. Martin and Tracy Thomas Boland • January 18, 2022

Covid-19 E-Alert

Client Alert: Updates Relating to OSHA’s Emergency Vaccination/Testing Requirements for Employers with 100 or More Employees and the CDC’s New Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines

Employees • By Aimee E. Bierman and Tracy Thomas Boland • January 4, 2022