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I have my TTB permit/license. Now what?
by evansfox | Sep 12, 2016 | General Business, Retail Liquor License, Tips For the Entrepreneur
After you get your federal approval to manufacture alcoholic beverages; you have 5 continuing duties in addition to compliance with all federal and state alcoholic beverage control laws and regulations: COLA- Certificate of Label Approval from TTB and/or state ABC...
If I have an alternating proprietorship can I use the host’s staff as independent contractors to assist me in alcoholic beverage production?
by evansfox | Sep 11, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Yes, as long as the written agreement between the Host and Tenant provides for this situation. The key factors that the TTB will consider in evaluating the relationship include: Authority of the “independent contractor” and the degree of central/decision-making...
How to submit photographs to the NY State Liquor Authority
by evansfox | Sep 10, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Important: The electronic photo submission process should only be used in response to a deficiency letter. Original photos should normally be submitted with your application. E-Mail Addresses for Submissions: Photos should be submitted to the deficiency mailbox...
Lessons from the State Liquor Authority (SLA)
by evansfox | Sep 7, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
The new Liquor Authority administration has started strong. There are 5 lessons licensees, practitioners, and applicants should learn from the recent activity: Applications are more likely to be disapproved if incomplete or unclear on any issues. The goal to decrease...
What to do if your building has more than one legal address
by evansfox | Sep 6, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License
The Authority is now requiring that the address appearing on the license, bond and lease match the 911 system and the deed for the property. This can be confusing when it differs from the mailing address for the leased premises. Let’s look at an example. A corner...
Are Proprietary Food and Beverage Item Names Protectable? We still don’t know.
by evansfox | Sep 5, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License
In Tomaydo-Tomahhdo LLC et al. v. Vozary et al., an Ohio restaurateur appealed to the Sixth Circuit arguing that her recipes deserve copyright protection. She argued unsuccessfully that her former business partner had copied her creative compilation of dishes, not...
What does the Cider Act mean for your cider production? Up to $3.80 per gallon tax savings!
by evansfox | Sep 4, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
The CIDER act was finally passed. What does this mean for NY wineries, breweries and cideries? It allows cider producers to produce a wider portfolio of products and still qualify for the tax breaks given to cider before it is taxed at the higher rates for other fruit...
Rastafarians have a religious right to have long dreadlocks or wear caps at work
by evansfox | Sep 3, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
The EEOC filed yet another suit in federal court claiming that termination or refusing to hire Rastafarians with dreadlocks or long hair violated federal employment discrimination laws. In this Florida case, a hospitality company fired a Rastafarian cook at a Walt...
Are Drive Through Windows and Self-Serve Soda Machines Discriminatory?
by evansfox | Sep 2, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
If you have a drive through window, you should implement a method to be used by blind and deaf patrons to order at your drive through window if you want to avoid discrimination claims and class action suits. You should also be sure self-serve soda machines have raise...
Sensory Tasting-Learning in a glass
by evansfox | Aug 31, 2016 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Producing craft beverages is an art. Brew masters, cider masters, wine makers and distillers can modify the production process conditions and add ingredients to produce unique flavor profiles. Like a chef, they experiment to create that perfect recipe and taste...
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