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
Price measures not on the level
Latest uproar over drinks pricing reveals a poor grasp of current law
When the Scottish Mail on Sunday carried a two-page “special report” under the headline...
Alcohol arguments are a familiar story
Campaigns bear more than a passing resemblance to anti-tobacco tactics
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
Nightclubs: singled out or just the beginning?
The Scottish Government's passport plans are fraught with issues and require clarification, writes Jack Cummins.
Pricing won’t cure our alcohol issues
Minimum pricing will penalise everyone without solving the problems
Coronavirus: Scottish Government must relax outdoor and distance rules to give trade a fighting...
Following last week’s Scottish Government road map announcement holding out the prospect of outdoor drinking in phase two from mid-June, licensing lawyers have been inundated with an unprecedented flurry of trade enquiries
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
Policies split on late-night hours
Aberdeen and Glasgow have very different ideas on closing times
Could occasionals curb be revisited?
Occasional licences remain a vital permission for many businesses
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