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Miscellaneous posts by a licensing lawyer
Various articles covering all areas of licensing law and practice. Entirely personal commentaries about recent licensing news, alcohol & entertainment licensing, betting, gambling, the licensing of sex establishments (lap dancing clubs), taxis, PHVs - as well as miscellaneous topics such as cultural diversity, gentlemen's clubs, website tactics, and the battle between London's black cabs and Uber.
To crack a nut
Government publishes minor amendment to the Guidance Notes accompanying the application form for a change of DPS.
William Hill Fined £6m
A Gambling Commission investigation has revealed that William Hill breached anti-money laundering regulations.
New Gambling Guidance
Identifying problem gamblers, interacting with them, and evaluating the outcomes of interaction.
Knowsley Policy Unlawful
A policy requiring PHV Drivers to work “predominantly” in the Knowsley area has been quashed by the High Court
24 hour fish & chips
Cardiff City Centre. Proper application of cumulative impact policy. Adverse impact occurring away from premises.
Casinos: Money Laundering
The Gambling Commission has written to all online casino operators expressing concerns about anti-money laundering.
Airside Alcohol Sales
Déjà vu. The Home Office has been considering the anomalous exemption of ‘airside’ bars at airports for some years.
NHS Drunk Tanks
The continuing problems of excess alcohol consumption are hard to dissociate from excess provision.
Uber Model is Unlawful
Transport for London release full reasons for refusing to renew Uber’s London licence.
Cumulative Impact for IOL
Are Cumulative Impact Policies “more honour’d in the breach than in the observance”?