“…since liquor licensing is a subset of administrative law, it is fraught with exceptions. For example, there are states that have a combined quota and direct issue system, depending on the sort of place that the applicant is attempting to license. California and Florida are such states. And in virtually all states, hotels are exempted from the quota – that …
Flaherty & O’Hara Featured on Restaurant Life Radio Show
Flaherty & O’Hara was honored to be featured in an interview with Keith Christy on his Philadelphia radio show, Restaurant Life. R.J. O’Hara and Stan Wolowski spoke with Keith about the history of Flaherty & O’Hara, the services that the firm provides, and the uniqueness of both the Firm and Pennsylvania Liquor Laws. Have a listen! Click here to listen …
Flaherty & O’Hara Featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for Decision to Close on Election Day
Flaherty & O’Hara thinks it is important not only for everyone to vote, but for everyone to have the opportunity, if they choose, to get involved in a campaign. We decided we should close on all election days to give our employees and partners the time to engage in the electoral process. Our decision to close for business on election …
Construction Junction’s Steel City Big Pour
We’re excited to be sponsoring Construction Junction’s Steel City Big Pour on September 15 in Point Breeze. This marks the 12th year for Construction Junction’s annual fundraiser and there’s NOTHING like the Steel City Big Pour! Join us for live music, art, and a wide selection of craft beer, food, coffee, and refreshments. Learn more by visiting cjreuse.org/bigpour.
Western Pennsylvania Lamb Cook-Off and Festival
We’re sponsoring the Western Pennsylvania Lamb Cook-Off and Festival on July 22 outside of Ace Hotel Pittsburgh in East Liberty. We couldn’t be more excited to watch 36(!) of our favorite chefs and restaurant throw down in this event, presented by Table Magazine. Tickets are going fast! Learn more and join us: http://www.tablemagazine.com/table_live_posts/western-pa-lamb-cook-off-2018/
Making His Mark in Pittsburgh Restaurants
Making His Mark in Pittsburgh Restaurants Mark F. Flaherty, one of the nation’s most prominent liquor lawyers, is passionate about Pittsburgh restaurants. BY HAL B. KLEIN, January 22, 2018 When he was a kid, Mark F. Flaherty wanted to be a professional pianist. By age 9, the junior musician was wowing crowds in Pittsburgh and at his aunt and uncle’s Long …
R.J. O’Hara recognized as “Pittsburgh’s Finest 2017” by City Paper
Read the piece profiling R.J. here.
O’Hara Comments on Illegal High-End Wine Sales Case
When a Chester County attorney entered into a two-year rehabilitative program after being charged with unlawful liquor sales, a misdemeanor, it wrapped up a criminal investigation by state police and liquor control agents. But the defendant, who police said ran a high-end, sophisticated bootlegging operation, and some of those who have followed the unusual case say it will be a much …
PA Commonwealth Court Issues Opinion on Licensed Premises
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Makes Clear The Meaning of “Location, Place and Property” As They Relate To Licensed Premises and Gas Pumps / The Sale Of Liquid Fuels: We are excited to have represented Weis Markets in a victory in Commonwealth Court, which handed down its opinion January 30, 2014 in Water Street Beverage Ltd., t/a Keller’s Beer, Petitioner, v. Pennsylvania …
State leaders negotiating on possible new liquor privatization plan
Governor Corbett and the state legislature are not giving up yet on the privatization in one form or another. Here is the latest: Read more from the Tribune Review