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 project by Wildcraft Cider Works in Eugene, Oregon. The cidery has people in the community bring wild apples and apples from...

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, wouldn’t you like to stay open and serve alcohol all night long? Licensees may do so by applying for an All Night...

Tip for writing your alternation plan

Federal law requires that proprietor (business/license) must have operational control of the shared (“alternating”) portion of the premises each calendar day. I tell my clients it is as easy as keeping a clipboard and writing who used it each day of the year. Partial...

Off premises grocery beer and wine products license

An LLC that has more than 10 investing members is seeking an off premises grocery beer and wine products license. They intend to find more investors. General Counsel raises the concern that the equity would not be liquid if a liquor license was held by the LLC since...