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At the Bar With Bowditch

A Legal Blog for the Craft Brewing Community

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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

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Un-Masking the Future: Reopening Post-COVID (Webinar)

COVID-19 Resources, Owning the Brewery • May 26, 2021

Covid-19 E-Alert

Can Massachusetts Employers Offer Vaccination Incentives to Employees?

COVID-19 Resources, Owning the Brewery • By Jacob A. Tosti and Robert G. Young • May 17, 2021

Covid-19 E-Alert

Can Massachusetts Employers Collect COVID-19 Vaccination Cards From Employees?

COVID-19 Resources, Owning the Brewery • By Jacob A. Tosti and Robert G. Young • May 12, 2021

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“Garden” Against COVID-19?

COVID-19 Resources • By Robert G. Young • May 4, 2021

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Massachusetts Minimum Wage Rates to Increase Effective January 1, 2021 and New State Holiday

Employees, Owning the Brewery • By Robert G. Young • December 31, 2020

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12th Annual Employment Law Update (Webinar)

COVID-19 Resources, Employment • By Robert G. Young, Chelsie A. Vokes and Jacob A. Tosti • December 22, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

CARES Act Temporary Rule for Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Employment, Owning the Brewery, Policies • By Robert G. Young • April 6, 2020

Covid-19 E-Alert

Employment Legal Issues in a COVID-19 Remote World (Webinar)

COVID-19 Resources, Employees, Employment, Owning the Brewery • By Robert G. Young • March 30, 2020

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Marijuana Legalization Sparks Debate on Brewers’ Responsibilities

Policies • By Robert G. Young • August 5, 2019

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The Law as Inspiration for Beer?

Innovation • By Robert G. Young • 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 • By Robert G. Young • March 7, 2019