Recommendations To Change New York’s Alcohol Laws
As part of the fiscal year 2023 New York State Budget, the Legislature and Governor Hochul created the Commission to Study Reform of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Extraterritorial Laws And The Commerce Clause
In general, the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution reserves to the U.S. Congress the ability to regulate commerce between and among the states of the United States and between the United States and foreign nations.
New York Liquor Licensing For Alcohol Brand Owners
Brand ownership has become a popular pursuit for entrepreneurs eager to break into the alcoholic beverage market.
Buying And Selling A Business With A Liquor License
As the New York hospitality industry recovers from the pandemic, many current and would-be business owners are interested in selling or buying a business with a liquor license.
Administrative Changes To State And Federal Agencies
At the State Liquor Authority’s (SLA) full-board meeting on February 1, 2023, Chairman Vincent Bradley welcomed Shannon Kearney Sarfoh.
New Year, New Legal Updates
Governor Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) that creates a license for an off-premises catering establishment.
Split Case Fees and the Case that Followed
The State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) attempted to revive and implemented regulations that address split-case fees.
Important Updates on Reporting Corporate Changes to Federal and New York Agencies
With the holiday season underway and tax season on the horizon, many in the industry are planning or recently completed corporate changes to companies licensed to manufacture, wholesale, or otherwise sell alcoholic beverages.
More Licensing and Application Changes at the SLA
In the last edition of Know the Law, we highlighted changes to application procedures that the State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) recently implemented to help speed up processing times.