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Applying For An Off Premise License In New York

Applying For An Off Premise License In New York

A license for off premise consumption of wine or liquor is directed to a person or persons and a specific location.  The New York State Liquor Authority (“SLA”) looks past any legal entity such as a corporation to the “warm bodies” behind it. 

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New Direct Shipping Privileges And Permits

New Direct Shipping Privileges And Permits

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.  

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Restaurants And Taverns Licenses

Restaurants And Taverns Licenses

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law distinguishes between restaurants and taverns.

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Who Is In Charge Here?

Who Is In Charge Here?

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.

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Federal Trade Commission Seeks To Ban Non-Compete Agreements

Federal Trade Commission Seeks To Ban Non-Compete Agreements

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. 

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New Laws Come With The New Budget

New Laws Come With The New Budget

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. 

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Wine and Spirits Labeled as Organic

Wine and Spirits Labeled as Organic

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 […]

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OUTDOOR DINING

OUTDOOR DINING

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 […]

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Corporate Transparency Act Held Unconstitutional

Corporate Transparency Act Held Unconstitutional

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 […]

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