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The New York legislature passed, and Governor Hochul signed a series of new laws that permit limited direct to consumer shipping of spirits, cider, mead and braggot.  

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law distinguishes between restaurants and taverns.

In a six to three decision the Supreme Court of the United States overturn the Chevron doctrine, which was named after the 1984 landmark case Chevron v Natural Resources Defense Council.

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a final rule which bans most agreements that restrict an employee’s ability to compete with its employer. 

Several new alcoholic beverage control laws were included in the new Budget.  These changes are intended to speed up the application process and to give the State Liquor Authority more flexibility to grant licenses and permits. 

The New York City Department of Transportation has published final rules regarding the open restaurant program.  Any restaurant that erected an outside dining structure or engaged in outdoor dining on a public road or street pursuant to prior rules must apply for revocable consent under the new regulations within five months of the new rules […]

CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) requires each person to disclose to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”), acting on behalf of the United States Treasury Department, the beneficial owner and applicant for each entity to be formed by a filing with a state or an Indian tribe as well as […]

Estate planning is complicated for all Americans, but it is particularly difficult for families in the Beverage Alcohol Industry. 

At a recent meeting of the State Liquor Authority, Shannon Kearney Sarfoh, warned licensees against hosting bingo games on a licensed premise.