Child laws for a new generation
Current rules aren’t perfect but still a marked improvement on law governing under 18s access to licensed premises.
Accelerating cost of a night out will keep even more customers at home
Some operators have reduced staff or cut trading hours; some have varied their licences to maximise trading; others have thrown in the towel.
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.
Better safe than sorry when it comes to drinking alcohol on duty
‘Drunk’: a very ordinary word with an uncomplicated meaning. But for those involved in the management of licensed businesses it has a particular significance.
Legal Q&A
Jack Cummins is one of Scotland’s leading licensing lawyers. Every month he writes on licensing law and answers readers’ questions in SLTN. Click on questions...
Know the law when its comes to gaming activities in licensed premises
This month Jack Cummins is looking at some gaming questions that have arisen requiring more space than usual for a proper response.
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
How to handle test purchase fall-out
Employers should establish the facts before considering any disciplinary action against an employee, writes employment lawyer Ben Doherty
Test purchase operations are conducted in partnership between...
This October, new laws will transform hospitality tipping practices
The new legislation requires tips to be distributed fairly to all workers without any deductions – and businesses must start keeping records of how tips are managed.
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.
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
