Licensing law

Hackney residents to oppose council's early closing policy

26-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A group of Hackney residents will legally challenge a strict curfew for all new licences, which they said will stifle the borough’s diverse nightlife.

Legal Q&A: late night trading and licence transfer

24-Oct-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen examines the laws around late night trading and licence transfer.

Legal Q&A: music volume and personal licences

12-Oct-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A with specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at the regulations governing music volume and personal licence holder's with prior convictions

How can pubs detect illegitimate sports broadcasts?

28-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to Alex Haffner, a partner in the sports business group at law firm Fladgate, to discuss how publicans can detect whether or not their sports broadcasting platform is legitimate.

Legal Q&A: Trading on notable days

27-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen tackles trading on notable days and licensing checks for making changes to a pub forecourt

Top tips: dealing with licensing inspections

27-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Authorised officers from the licensing authority, police and environmental health can arrive at a premises unannounced to scrutinise the operation and seek out every non-compliance under a premises licence.

Know the rules on bingo variants

27-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Bingo is having a bit of a renaissance at the moment with new and innovative approaches to the game that appeal to a wider audience.

Maximise your festive trade opportunities

24-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Ensure Christmas is sorted by considering potential licensing issues early and getting ahead of the competition.

Call and response: getting in touch with thinly stretched local authorities

24-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

A squeeze on local authorities has pushed licensing even further down the ladder of importance.

Licensee jailed for contempt of court relating to Sky Sports infringements

21-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Following legal action taken by Sky, the Court of Session in Edinburgh has imposed a 14-day prison sentence on the former designated premises manager (DPM) of the Clachan Bar in Whitburn, West Lothian, after he was found in contempt of court.

Poppleston Allen promotes Steve Burnett to associate

11-Sep-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Alcohol licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has announced a promotion for solicitor Steve Burnett to associate as of this month.

Need to know: pub beer gardens and licensing laws

06-Sep-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The pub garden, be it a grassed expanse, an inner city stone flagged sanctum or an elaborately planted feast for the eyes, is always a much sought-after idyll for a drink or a meal.

Top tips: take steps to avoid noise complaints

23-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The unusually hot weather over the past few months has meant that many operators have used any external space to their full extent.

Know your off-sale rules and Sky Sports permissions

13-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

When it comes to off-sales and permissions for broadcasting live sport, what are the rules?

Top tips: search for a way to keep customers safe

13-Aug-2018 By Poppleston Allen

You may sometimes carry out searches of your customers, particularly if you trade late at night or have a condition attached to your licence requiring you to do so.