Earlier this year, Montgomery County, Maryland, created a task force of local civic leaders and businesspeople to address issues that could make the county a more inviting place for those seeking lively nightlife offerings. On October 21, 2013, this “Nighttime Economy Task Force” issued its recommendations, many of which — particularly those changing county liquor […]
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Morris Law Firm Helps Bring Spanish-based Restaurant Chain to Bethesda
The locally-focused blog Bethesda Now featured a story last week on the upcoming opening of a new Bethesda location for the Spanish-based restaurant chain 100 Montaditos. The local operators, who were approved for a Montgomery County liquor license on September 19, expect to open in early October. The new location on Elm Street, just off […]
Read more...Court of Appeals (Again) Declines to Bring Dram Shop Liability to Maryland
In a closely watched case (and one I have written about here, here, and here), the Maryland Court of Appeals last month, in a 4-3 decision, declined to recognize dram shop liability in the state of Maryland. Dram shop liability is a theory of liability that holds a restaurant or tavern owner accountable if a […]
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