In 2024, the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) introduced new specialized delivery licenses, allowing businesses to deliver alcoholic beverages ...
Significant Changes in NYS Alcoholic Beverage Control Law 2024
Significant Changes in New York State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for 2024 In 2024, New York State is set to implement several noteworthy c...
Key Changes in TTB Regulations for Alcohol in 2024
In 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has introduced several significant changes to its regulations governing the production, di...
What can I do with my farm distillery license?
A class D distiller’s license, otherwise known as a farm distillery license, has a lot of benefits. A distiller’s license of any class sha...
State Liquor Authority Upcoming Meeting for Professionals and Call for Comments.
The Chairman announced an upcoming meeting for Liquor Licensing professionals. The Authority’s Licensing staff will discuss ongoing problems with ap...
YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. Oral arguments wer...
Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily regulated at the f...
More cases proving wine, beer and spirits are related products for trademark purposes, but confusion still must be proven to be likely
E.&J. Gallo Winery opposed an application by Philly’s Premium Beverages, to register “Naked Ape Banana” egg cream liqueur. Gal...
Jack Daniels Maker Busy at the Trademark Appeals Board
An application was filed by Brown-Forman (distiller of Jack Daniels) to register the name of its “Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.” This high-end ...
Will TTB approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana?
TTB will not approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana. The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), def...