Because a growing number of consumers believe there is an advantage to purchasing organic products, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is concentrating on eliminating food and beverages improperly labeled as organic. The USDA National Organic Program (“NOP”) published its final rule entitled “Strengthening Organic Enforcement (“SOE”). This rule will be implemented as of […]
Many states, including New York, have alcoholic-beverage franchise laws. These laws are intended to promote stability and fairness among suppliers and wholesalers.
New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law was enacted to stimulate recycling markets by requiring food and beverage manufacturers to meet recycled-content standards in their product packaging.
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed several liquor-related legislative bills into law. This edition of Know the Law covers those changes most pertinent to licensees.
On September 17, 2023, the Pay Transparency Act became effective in New York.
Internet sales represent an increasingly important revenue channel for alcoholic-beverage businesses.
Before someone buys a business, one of the first questions to answer is what exactly is being bought.
At the Full Board hearing held on February 1, 2023, Chairman Bradley welcomed Shannon Kearney Sarfoh, who was appointed General Counsel to the Authority on January 19, 2023.
At a recent meeting of the State Liquor Authority (SLA), General Counsel Shannon Kearney Sarfoh warned licensees against hosting bingo games on licensed premises.