The laws concerning the sale of alcohol in Massachusetts are constantly being updated and amended. Representing restaurants, taverns, hotels, package stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, and farmer wineries, breweries, and distilleries requires the practitioner to be continuously aware of changes to municipal application requirements, rules, and regulations.Learn your ABCCs
Presenting your best case before the local licensing authority requires both knowledge and preparation. Hear from chairs of local licensing boards and experienced practitioners on the keys to a complete winning presentation. Get an overview of the alcoholic beverages licensing framework to help you understand the interaction between the local boards and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Discover common mistakes to avoid.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:10pm - Faculty Introduction and OverviewStephen V. Miller, Esq.,
McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, Boston
2:10pm - 2:30pm - New Boston Licenses
Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq.,
City of Boston Licensing Board, Boston
Daniel R. Green, Esq.,
Licensing Board, Boston
2:30pm - 2:35pm - Special Legislation Licenses
Jean M. Lorizio, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Ralph Sacramone,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Kyle E. Gill, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
2:35pm - 2:55pm - Update from Cambridge, Boston and Newton
Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq.,
City of Boston Licensing Board, Boston
Daniel R. Green, Esq.,
Licensing Board, Boston
Nicole M. Ferrer, Esq.,
City of Cambridge License Commission, Cambridge
Dina E. Conlin, Esq.,
Greenberg Traurig LLP, Boston
2:55pm - 3:10pm - Legislative Update from ABCC
Jean M. Lorizio, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Ralph Sacramone,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Kyle E. Gill, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
3:10pm - 3:25pm - License Acquisitions
Stephen V. Miller, Esq.,
McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, Boston
Jon D. Aieta, Esq.,
McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, Boston
3:25pm - 3:35pm - Break
3:35pm - 4:05pm - ABCC Discussion
Jean M. Lorizio, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Ralph Sacramone,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Kyle E. Gill, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
4:05pm - 4:35pm - Violation and Administrative
Panel
4:35pm - 5:00pm - Practical Pointers, Avoiding Critical Mistakes at Local Level and ABCC Roundtable with Q&A
Panel
Speakers
ChairStephen V. Miller, Esq.,
McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, Boston
Faculty
Jon D. Aieta, Esq.,
McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley, LLP, Boston
Dina E. Conlin, Esq.,
Greenberg Traurig LLP, Boston
Nicole M. Ferrer, Esq.,
City of Cambridge License Commission, Cambridge
Kyle E. Gill, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Daniel R. Green, Esq.,
Licensing Board, Boston
Kathleen M. Joyce, Esq.,
City of Boston Licensing Board, Boston
Jean M. Lorizio, Esq.,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
Ralph Sacramone,
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelsea
