by evansfox | Jul 23, 2019
Current Processing times for retail liquor licenses are nearly 6 months. After mailing an application it is about 4-5 weeks before a filing receipt is received. Then there is about 20 weeks additional...
by evansfox | Jun 7, 2019
If your application for a liquor license came back, disapproved, there are steps that you can take to try and reverse the negative decision. You have four main options: Reconsideration, a disapproval hearing, an Article 78 proceeding in the Supreme Court, and...
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2019
Trademark licensing is an arrangement by which a trademark owner allows another party to make and distribute specific products or services under agreement. Such an arrangement can be a very lucrative option for trademark owners. The more popular the brand, the more...
by evansfox | Feb 27, 2019
New York City Department of Health has started enforcement activity against restaurants and bars using CBD as a food additive. Through July 1, 2019, investigators will visit establishments and give warnings. After July 1, fines will be imposed up to $650. During this...
by evansfox | Jan 17, 2019
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. Oral arguments were held January 16, 2019 at the United States Supreme Court. A link to the transcript can be found here. A decision...
by evansfox | Jan 16, 2019
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily regulated at the federal, state and local level, presenting many unusual issues not faced by our other business clients. Today,...