Licensing law

Legal Q&A: The Cricket World Cup and extension of hours

07-May-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen addresses the necessary licensing checks before showing the Cricket World Cup and extended bank holiday hours.

Top tips: beware of the noise in beer gardens

07-May-2019 By Poppleston Allen

During the Easter break, one of my highlights was sitting with friends in a beautiful little beer garden for an evening spent catching up over a gin and tonic or two.

Being interviewed under caution

07-May-2019 By Poppleston Allen

When a regulator has carried out an inspection or been called to a premises after an accident, you may then receive a letter asking a company representative or an individual to take part in an interview under caution.

Top tips if you’re planning to go alfresco

25-Apr-2019 By Poppleston Allen

As the evenings grow longer and (we hope) the temperature rises, operators up and down the country will be looking to capitalise on the demand for alfresco drinking and dining.

Legal Q&A: Rugby World Cup screening

25-Apr-2019 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen tackles operator questions around screening the Rugby World Cup.

Stay on top of your stress areas

25-Apr-2019 By Poppleston Allen

You may be familiar with the concept of cumulative impact policies, also known as 'stress areas', where the local authority has determined that the number of licensed premises in a particular area is having a negative impact on one of more of...

What should you do if customers steal glasses?

18-Apr-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have different reactions after they notice a customer slip a glass into their bag or coat. Here's what you can do to prevent this behaviour.