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Goalposts to shift again on alcohol
IT was supposed to be a root and branch reform, making licensing law fit for the 21st century. Yet, the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, in..
Time for proper appeals to return?
THE remarkable battle between Ayrshire operator Buzzworks and pub giant JD Wetherspoon has spawned a decision that could spell real..
Due diligence must offer trade defence
Forthcoming Alcohol Act puts age-restricted sales in spotlight NEW legislation coming in on October 1 puts into stark relief the first..
Rulings to impact on legal landscape
Guidance on overprovision and objectives could follow judgements SO far this year the Court of Session has handed down two decisions of..
Make sure your age policy adds up
Signage and staff training essential ahead of ‘challenge 25’ implementation THE trade will be obliged to operate an ‘age verification..
Security steps are vital legal defence
London case shows trade can be sued by customers who are attacked on premises. A few years ago, Eddie Tobin, doyen of the Scottish..
More trade regulation on the horizon?
There's been no shortage of regulation heaped on the trade in the past 18 months. From the 2005 licensing Act taking effect in September..
