by evansfox | Jan 10, 2013
The most basic principle behind liquor licensing laws is that it is illegal to sell alcohol without the proper license(s). Once upon a time, this concept was fairly straightforward, when sales transactions were made or negotiated in person. Then came the Internet,...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2013
A review of 2012 emergency suspension orders of retailer licenses by New York SLA and the first ever wholesaler suspension by New York In 2012, there were at least 2 things that the State Liquor Authority (SLA) deemed bad enough to issue an emergency suspension order...
by evansfox | Nov 30, 2012
When you want to change locations of your bar, restaurant, liquor store or the like, you must request permission from the SLA through a Petition to Remove. Licensees often make this decision when the lease on the current premises is set to expire and, for one reason...
by evansfox | Nov 29, 2012
Creating a brand image is an arduous task for a new niche product. Microdistilleries and microbreweries face a lot of competition against popular mass-marketed national and international brands. The owners are typically in the business for the love of the craft and...
by evansfox | Nov 6, 2012
With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use by voting; (2) finally see and hear an end to political campaigning; or (3) finally be able to enjoy both. I have been witness to several...
by evansfox | Oct 31, 2012
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a “Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit” in Albany to address promotion of the New York-produced alcohol beverage industry, similar to the event earlier...
