Hard cider can be manufactured in New York State by licensed cider producers, farm wineries, and farm brewers. All retail …
Category: Retail Liquor License
Ten Reasons Not to Hire an Attorney to File your Liquor License Application
Here are the top 10 reasons business owners have for not hiring an attorney to assist in obtaining a liquor …
Understanding Health Inspections
In cities where health inspection ratings are required to be posted, the number awarded will undoubtedly impact your bottom line. …
Whiskey Aging during a Barrel Shortage
Great whiskey needs time to mellow in wood barrel casks. However, there is an ongoing barrel shortage as some U.S. …
Accepting intellectual property as collateral: best practices to perfect security interests in patents, trademarks and copyright
In business transactions, company assets are often pledged to secure loans or other financing. In some transactions, the intellectual property …
If a Premises Does Not Have a liquor License, Can it Serve Free Beer and Wine to Customers or Allow BYOB?
Only if the premises has a maximum occupancy of 19 or less persons. Business owners who permit consumption on their …
Can a Restaurant Deliver Beer To Go With a Food Order?
Yes. New York Liquor Law permits on-premises licensees to deliver beer in containers along with a food order as long …
Can a Customer Bring in His or Her Own Liquor/Wine/Beer into a Licensed Restaurant or Bar?
Yes, with the approval of the licensee and as long as the alcohol product is covered under the license in …
CASE STUDY
A client with three felony and several misdemeanor convictions wanted to apply for a liquor license. The business was a …
A Case Study in Great Branding: Penny Wise; A Red Wine from the Other Guys
Penny Wise Pinot Noir, a California red varietal bearing the tag line “California Smart Wine” from The Other Guys Winery …