Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del Rey Glas...
Great idea for Finger Lakes area Cideries, IMO (hint, hint)
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...
Real stories and lesson from the trenches at the NY Liquor Authority
Second Chances Are Harder to Get These Days If you have a retail liquor license with a history of violations, you may be denied an application for a r...
Crisis is Looming When A Solopreneur Doesn’t Have a Power of Attorney
Less than half of adults have a Power of Attorney. If you are a business owner, especially if you are the only business owner, this could put your bus...
FAQs on TTB policy
Below are a number of questions and answers that may give industry members, retailers, and other interested parties a better understanding of TTB poli...
Trademarks: Do You Know Your Rights?
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the rights granted by a federally registered trademark. With evolving technology and the rapid exchange ...