When it lost its lease and was forced to move to a new location, a local bar prepared and filed …
Category: General Business
Tasting of Spirits
When offering tastings of spirits, each patron is limited to three 0.25 oz tastings in a calendar day and each …
Handwritten craft beverage labels
A new craft beverage producer produced two varieties of hard cider. It wondered if the State Liquor Authority would accept …
Tied house rules
Tied house rules prevent any person from having a direct or indirect interest in both a wholesale and a retail …
Recordkeeping requirements for liquor and wine stores
I was counselling a new liquor store owner about some of the rules that they needed to be aware of …
There are less laws and rules for liquor and wine store sales, promotions and loyalty clubs than you might think
I was speaking with a liquor store owner about a past disciplinary matter. The licensee indicated that he had been …
State lawmakers fight back against State Liquor Authority enforcement activity
Both chambers of the New York legislature have passed a bill in response to the State Liquor Authority’s attempt to …
Proposed federal law would reduce federal alcohol taxes for craft alcoholic beverage producers
Under the proposed Craft Modernization Act, breweries producing less than 2 million barrels annually will enjoy significant tax savings. The …
Looking Into the Crystal Ball After a Business Divorce
When a business breaks up and owners go their own way, there are many issues to address. You can start …