by evansfox | Jun 21, 2015
I was speaking with a liquor store owner about a past disciplinary matter. The licensee indicated that he had been issued a violation because he had used the word “free” in association with the sale of alcoholic beverages. I was curious about the violation because I...
by evansfox | Jun 20, 2015
Both chambers of the New York legislature have passed a bill in response to the State Liquor Authority’s attempt to penalize a retailer for allegedly making illegal direct wine shipments to states whose laws prohibit direct-shipping. The case has been controversial...
by evansfox | Jun 20, 2015
Under the proposed Craft Modernization Act, breweries producing less than 2 million barrels annually will enjoy significant tax savings. The federal excise tax rate on a brewer’s first 60,000 barrels (annually) would be cut in half, from $7 per barrel to $3.50. This...
by evansfox | Jun 11, 2015
by evansfox | May 26, 2015
When a business breaks up and owners go their own way, there are many issues to address. You can start the process with these 5 steps: Make a list of key business assets, Determine current ownership of each asset, Determine who wants or needs each asset, and whether...
