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Free Webinar: How To Terminate Your ABC Settlement Agreement
Many DC bars have settlement agreements with their ANC, so-called citizens’ associations, or gangs of local NIMBYers. They may restrict hours or other operations. Owners are forced to accept these conditions when starting their business under duress, because they can’t afford a 6-9 month fight without being open for business.
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Taking Back Your Bar: Settlement Agreement Termination
Many DC bars have settlement agreements with their ANC, so-called citizens’ associations, or gangs of local NIMBYers. These agreements can restrict hours, operations and create onerous standards as a condition of liquor licenses. What many owners don’t know, is that SA’s don’t have to be forever. After four (4) years, if you follow the procedure, you can petition the Board to terminate or modify your SA.
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Exotic Dancer Parties at DC Nightclubs: Are They Legal?
A client recently asked me about regular DC nightclubs, without nude entertainment licenses, having exotic dancer parties. “Is this legal?” Probably not, but it depends on what the dancers are doing.
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DC Adds New Eviction Restrictions In October
Evictions scheduled pre-pandemic, more than 18 months ago, recently began to crawl forward amidst heavy court challenges by legal service providers. In an earlier post, I laid out the relevant dates and requirements to resume evictions. In October, the Council passed a new law adding additional hoops owners have to jump through to recover their property.
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Our Legal Blog

Free Webinar: How To Terminate Your ABC Settlement Agreement
Many DC bars have settlement agreements with their ANC, so-called citizens’ associations, or gangs of local NIMBYers. They may restrict hours or other operations. Owners are forced to accept these conditions when starting their business under duress, because they can’t afford a 6-9 month fight without being open for business.
Read More
Taking Back Your Bar: Settlement Agreement Termination
Many DC bars have settlement agreements with their ANC, so-called citizens’ associations, or gangs of local NIMBYers. These agreements can restrict hours, operations and create onerous standards as a condition of liquor licenses. What many owners don’t know, is that SA’s don’t have to be forever. After four (4) years, if you follow the procedure, you can petition the Board to terminate or modify your SA.
Read More
Exotic Dancer Parties at DC Nightclubs: Are They Legal?
A client recently asked me about regular DC nightclubs, without nude entertainment licenses, having exotic dancer parties. “Is this legal?” Probably not, but it depends on what the dancers are doing.
Read More
DC Adds New Eviction Restrictions In October
Evictions scheduled pre-pandemic, more than 18 months ago, recently began to crawl forward amidst heavy court challenges by legal service providers. In an earlier post, I laid out the relevant dates and requirements to resume evictions. In October, the Council passed a new law adding additional hoops owners have to jump through to recover their property.
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Can DC Bars Refuse To Accept Cash?
This is a confusing issue for bars and restaurant owners, that I have received a number of questions on. That is due in no small part to the extensive, but incomplete coverage of the Cashless Retailer’s Prohibition Act of 2020. The short answer is YES, owner’s can refuse to accept cash, for now.
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