In the December 2013 Maryland State Bar Association’s Bar Bulletin, I look ahead to the 2014 Maryland legislative session and preview a couple of issues that will be very important to retailers of alcoholic beverages in Maryland. Please take a moment to read the full article here.
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Does Proposed Acquisition Raise Three-Tier Integration Concerns?
Generally speaking, and with some notable exceptions, the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages in the United States are divided among three tiers, with ownership of producers, distributors and retailers required to remain separate. For example, in Maryland, where my firm has its primary practice, anyone with an ownership interest in an entity with […]
Read more...Liquor Laws Continue to be Big Focus in Montgomery County
In order to compete with its neighbor the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Maryland, continues to strive to make itself a more inviting place for those seeking after-hours entertainment options. As indicated in my previous post, a sizable portion of these efforts involves reforming the county’s laws regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages. In case […]
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