Licensing law

Drinkers told to 'grass up pubs' over short measures

02-Feb-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Consumers are being encouraged to ask for their pints to be topped up if they are short of a full measure.

Legal top tips: be stringent on sales to minors

18-Jan-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Some of our clients had issues with underage drinkers during the festive period and it is worth reminding ourselves of some of the main points.

Legal Q&A: film licences and supermarket spirits

17-Jan-2018 By Poppleston Allen

This week's Q&A looks at the rules about broadcasting films in pubs and buying spirits from the supermarket.

Gazing into the 2018 crystal ball

12-Jan-2018 By Poppleston Allen

A glimpse into what the year ahead holds in terms of licensing legislation.

Landmark licensing decision for St John’s Wood pub

09-Jan-2018 By Stuart Stone

With the help of the licensing, gaming and regulatory team at solicitors Joelson, a pub in north London has prevented new restrictive conditions being placed on its licence.

Legal Q&A: Christmas events and gaming in pubs

07-Dec-2017 By Poppleson Allen

This week's Q&A is about holding special events for Christmas and the rules around customers gaming in the pub.

Legal top tips: getting into the Christmas spirit

07-Dec-2017 By Poppleston Allen

Christmas is just around the corner and while you may be looking forward to taking advantage of the increase in trade, it is important to ensure your customers do
not get carried away with the Christmas ‘spirit’ and over indulge by having one...

Get your TENs in now for a happy Christmas

30-Nov-2017 By Poppleston Allen

The festive season is fast approaching and for many in the hospitality industry and legal experts Poppleson Allen look at how to make the most of it.

What pubs needs to know about travellers and the Equality Act

21-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Do you know who you can and can't let into your pub? As another case of discrimination where a landlady refused to serve an Irish traveller hit the headlines, here's what you need to know.

Licensee 'in contempt of court' for continuing to breach Sky copyright

21-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Robert Stewart of the Village Inn, Edinburgh, has been found in contempt of court and in breach of interdict (injunction) for infringing Sky’s copyright and showing Sky Sports without a commercial contract with Sky for a second occasion.

Government responds to Lords' Licensing Act Review

07-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Government has rejected proposals to scrap late-night levies (LNL), along with some other recommendations, as part of its official response to the House of Lords Select Committee’s proposals for a “major overhaul” of the Licensing Act 2003.

Legal Q&A: under-18s in pubs and temporary event notices

24-Oct-2017 By Poppleston Allen

This week's Q&A looks at the rules around under-18s in pubs and issuing temporary event notices (TENs).

Top tips: fine tuning minor variations to licences

24-Oct-2017 By Poppleston Allen

Nobody wants to pay unnecessary administrative costs, and the temptation will always be to leave your premises licence and the plans that are attached to it untouched for as long as possible.

Plan ahead for Guy Fawkes displays

24-Oct-2017 By Poppleston Allen

Legal experts Poppleston Allen advises operators on the rules around firework and bonfire displays.

Scare their pants off – top tips for Halloween in the pub

16-Oct-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Everyone loves a theme, especially around Halloween. Whether it is a spooky drinks menu, a ghoulish food offer or a full-blown American-style fancy dress party, Halloween is the perfect time of year to boost sales.