Public nuisance complaints can be the death knell for venues
The owner of a bar with a popular musical entertainment offering found himself on the receiving end of noise complaints from a single neighbour ...
Criminal convictions can be a tricky part of the licensing system
Oddly, although driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or with an alcohol concentration above the limit constitutes a relevant offence, a refusal to take a breath test does not.
A pause in alcohol laws and changes to Glasgow hours are welcome
'It’s fair to say that the board in Glasgow has been commendably supportive of struggling businesses in recent years and this may well be a welcome shot in the arm' - Jack Cummins
Short-term let licensing will mean long-term pain for Scottish businesses
The scope of the licensing régime is broad, encompassing a whole range of residential and commercial accommodation: B&Bs, self-catering properties, holiday lets, lodges, yurts and more
Drinks promos: a murky matter
Jack Cummins, one of Scotland’s leading licensing lawyers, discusses how the rush to tackle ‘binge drinking’ has caused no end of confusion
Price hikes are on the way
Afresh minimum unit pricing (MUP) row erupted last month with the publication of Public Health Scotland’s final evaluation of the legislation – a synthesis of a series of reports published over the past few years.
Expect to see minimum pricing continue
Minimum Pricing is likely to survive its 2024 review with a higher unit price, writes SLTN legal columnist Jack Cummins.
Take care with lessee licences
ARE you a landlord in the hospitality sector or thinking of leasing out licensed premises? Be aware of the risks and the potential for outright disaster!
There are several licensing steps to take before opening a venue
You’re about to take a big step on the hospitality ladder: acquiring your own business ... and a close look at the premises licence is the first step towards maximising trading opportunities.
Another twist in the tale of the lapdance ‘ban’
For more than two decades campaigners have fought to close down these forms of entertainment on the basis that they amount to the exploitation of women.