The Liquor Authority has been actively conducting sting operations across the state in an effort to curb the sale of …
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5 Strategies to earn better tips
Recent surveys have revealed that Western New York workers earn the lowest tips. Here are some strategies to increase your …
“Other businesses” at a licensed premises
The New York liquor license retail application asks about “other businesses” at the premises. We are often asked exactly what …
Off premises grocery beer and wine products license
An LLC that has more than 10 investing members is seeking an off premises grocery beer and wine products license. …
Under 18 allowed on premises without a parent or guardian with Tavern wine license?
An on premises retail licensee must limit its service to minors. 16 years old is the minimum age a child …
Home delivery of alcoholic beverages
Grocery store licenses and wholesale beer licensees (“C licenses”) can deliver beer to retail customers (usually to individuals at home). …
Restaurant Licensees operating like bars or clubs can lose their liquor license
There have been several recent disciplinary cases where licensees holding a restaurant license have been held in violation for operating …
New rules for close-out sales of wine and liquor
A close-out sale is defined as (a type of limited availability sale) When a manufacturer will sell all of its …
Free Market Royalty Act creates public performance right and new royalty stream for artists
The copyright laws were written before we had digital music media. The evolution of the digital music industry has created …
Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association, Ithaca, NY – Nuts and Bolts of Liquor Licenses in Common Transactions
There are some 30,000 liquor licenses in New York. It is not unusual for attorneys in almost every area of …