by evansfox | Dec 6, 2014
The Liquor Authority continues its policy that no bottle or other alcohol container may have a secondary value or after-use. In other words, the container can’t be a decanter, candy jar or any other useful item once the alcohol is used up. In the same manner, no...
by evansfox | Dec 6, 2014
Coming back into fashion in the spirits world are crème liqueurs. This is especially the case with sweet spirits that have dessert flavors. New York farm distillers (and all other distillers) can create the perfect recipe for a new liquor product by working with the...
by evansfox | Dec 4, 2014
New York law creates civil liability for “misappropriation” of someone else’s trade secret(s). New York’s criminal larceny statute may also impose criminal liability for stealing trade secrets. An action for misappropriation must be brought...
by evansfox | Dec 4, 2014
On premise: This license is intended to allow customers to drink within a specifically designated area where servers can monitor the process of drinking. In this way they can prevent sales to minors and stop sales when someone is intoxicated. The license will usually...
by evansfox | Nov 24, 2014
The Craft New York Act, which will take effect in 30 days, provides New York manufacturers with greater opportunities to market their products, including: allowing producers to conduct tastings and serve “by the bottle” and “by the glass”; permitting farm distilleries...
