The U.S. Department of Labor on Friday issued an update bulletin that rescinded prior guidance known as the “80/20 rule.” However, this won’t ap...
What is the State Liquor Authority’s Burden of Proof in a Disorderly Premises Violation Case?
Businesses that have liquor licenses are often charged with having a disorderly premises. In cases involving violence, a disorderly premises charge ca...
Thinking of adding CBD Dishes to Your Menu?
CBD is a lifestyle being embraced as the latest health food craze. Some restaurants in New York City began using CBD in their kitchens believing it is...
NYC Restaurants and Bars Facing a CBD Crackdown
New York City Department of Health has started enforcement activity against restaurants and bars using CBD as a food additive. Through July 1, 2019, i...
FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE
The FDA made clear that it will not hesitate to warn consumers and initiate enforcement actions against CBD companies. On January 3rd, 2019 the FDA se...
CBD-INFUSED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Manufacturers of CBD-infused foods and beverages must comply with the Food and Drug Administration labeling rules. Currently, it is “unlawful under ...
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...
Yelp Can be a Liability to Your Retail Liquor License
A client holding a retail liquor license recently reported to our office a difficult exchange with a State Liquor Authority (SLA) investigator visitin...
SHOULD YOU BE CONSIDERING SELF-POUR BEER TECHNOLOGY?
Labor rates keep rising, as well as all of the associated costs. The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by wage, mandatory paid leave ...