One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to contracts

Many employers download “standard” employment agreements from internet resources to use in their employee on-boarding process.  In fact, some payroll service providers provide subscriptions to online forms collections as a value add to their payroll services. These...

Including Kitchen Workers in tipping pools

The courts in part of the country (9th Circuit covering California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Arizona) are supporting the US Department of Labor’s attack on restaurants who include kitchen workers in tipping pools.  The rule is clear:...

Bottle trade dress

Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka sued Elements Spirits for making a similar skull shaped tequila bottle with the KAH Day of the Dead Tequila brand.  The bottle design is a protected trade dress since it serves as an indicator of source of the product in the same way...

ABC’s of Celebrity Booze Endorsements

Endorsements from celebrities can boost sales of craft beverage products.  This success rate has prompted several celebrities to create their own booze brands.  Just to name a few: Justin Timberlake- Co-founded 901 Tequila. Dan Aykroyd – Crystal Head Vodka Dave...

Is a Private Label Arrangement the right move for you?

Private label arrangements can bring in new sales channels and revenue streams.  However, a craft beverage producer should carefully evaluate whether such an arrangement is the right move for its business. Private labelling affords you the opportunity to reach larger...