I read an article in the Democrat and Chronicle “Cider-makers forage for old wild apple flavor” by Lisa Rathke where she discussed a community pro...
All Night Permit (aka New Year’s Eve Permit)
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and since it can be one of the most profitable nights of the year for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants alike...
The Guidelines for New York Distilleries Being Asked to Donate Product for Charitable Events
Confirm that the organization qualifies as a charity otherwise you can violate your license while trying to do some good for your community. No one wa...
No 2017 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenses If Your Business Doesn’t Open Until 2018
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want to get the tax deductions for your st...
Tax Credit For Certain New Hires
Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses of any small business. The total cost of an employee is every increasing with laws requiring various insur...
New York Winery License (standard commercial winery)
New York Custom Winemaking Center The licensee is permitted to do the following: provide individuals with rental space, the use of equipment and stora...
TTB Permits Online: Everything You Need To Know in 2017
The TTB permit process can be quite a headache. I have decided to put together this guide for those looking to file their TTB permits online. Trust me...
Craft Breweries – Where to Locate?
Location, location, location. Deciding where to locate is one of the most important decisions for any new business. As competition increases in the cr...
The Future of Bad Words in Craft Beer is Uncertain
At the same time as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Trademark Office regulations against registration of disparaging marks was unconstituti...
Second Circuit Case Provides Insight to Beer Trademark Protection Strategy
Oregon Brewing Company has been producing Rogue Ale since the 1980’s and has sold Rogue-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats for just as long. Be...