July 17th, 2019 Staff is Issuing Filing Receipts for applications received at the mailbox June 19th, 2019. Examiner begins working …
Category: Government
State Liquor Authority Upcoming Meeting for Professionals and Call for Comments.
The Chairman announced an upcoming meeting for Liquor Licensing professionals. The Authority’s Licensing staff will discuss ongoing problems with applications …
What did Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) say about legalizing marijuana?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) reiterated that he wants lawmakers to legalize marijuana this year but that he doesn’t think it …
TTB Proposed Labelling Rules Don’t Meet Constitutional Muster
The TTB recently published proposed regulations for alcoholic beverage labels and is accepting public comments through June 26, 2019. According …
NYC Issues Guidance on Legislation Regarding Hair Discrimination
Restaurants and bars in NYC may not discriminate on the basis of natural hairstyles or hairstyles associated with Black people. …
Navigating Section 101 Subject Matter Eligibility for Patents – Revised Guidance
On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) published revised guidance for USPTO personnel in …
FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE
The FDA made clear that it will not hesitate to warn consumers and initiate enforcement actions against CBD companies. On …
CBD-INFUSED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Manufacturers of CBD-infused foods and beverages must comply with the Food and Drug Administration labeling rules. Currently, it is “unlawful …
YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. …
Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily …