Licensing – the role of the DPS

What is the Designated Premises Supervisor’s role in a premises supplying alcohol?  Surprisingly, the legal role is not clearly defined as Mark Banham explains.

Battling with your neighbour through the courts can be distressing and expensive.  The Court of Appeal will now expect the parties to try to work things out before a court case comes to trial.

Mark Banham explains why Licensees must ensure that they have proper diary systems in place so that the annual licence fees are paid promptly – and what will happen if they aren’t.

Everyone struggling to deal with the aftermath of death, insolvency or mental incapacity of a licensee needs to be aware of the Interim Authority Procedure. Joe Lott explains why.

Poker clubs: Joe Lott reviews the rules and regulations that apply to these increasingly popular venues.