A client wanted to open a tavern in a section of the city where available off-street parking was limited. The …
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Preparing a 500 Foot Hearing Statement
You just received a notice that you have to attend a 500 foot hearing. What is a 500 foot hearing …
Do Cider Bottle Labels Need New York Bottle Deposit Notices?
The alcoholic beverage laws and bottle redemption laws do not expressly mention cider. Without a crystal ball and a law …
Pioneering Distillery-Pubs Popping Up Across the US
With the rise of microdistilleries, it was only a matter time until we saw on-site eateries featuring the unique flavors …
CASE STUDY: Unintentional Trademark Infringement
A New York City entrepreneur loves New York, fine coffee and his coffee shop Everyman Espresso. He also loves tattoos, …
CASE STUDY: When the Landlord won’t consent to a sale of the business to a new owner
A restaurant business has a 20 year lease with a building owner that included a provision requiring that the landlord …
Is it a New Liquor Authority?
It is hardly a secret that the New York Liquor authority is so backlogged it takes months to process a …
New York State Liquor Authority Takes Steps to Reduce Delays and Backlogs
Over the past year, the Licensing Board of the State Liquor Authority has taken steps to reduce the backlog in …
If You See Kay (say aloud slowly, then giggle when you get the innuendo)
The reverent Italian winery, If You See Kay Wines, named its Italian red blend “If You See Kay” with the …
Wake Up Your Mid-Week Sales. How do you Make a Wednesday more like a Weekend Night?
Think about it – friends and family come home for the Thanksgiving holiday and want to spend some time catching …