December 20, 2017Leave a Comment on Contract Brewing Contract Brewing Expansion of production capacity can be capital intensive and finding a location can take some time. One alternative is to …
December 15, 2017Leave a Comment on Attention Uber and Lyft drivers! Attention Uber and Lyft drivers! Attention Uber and Lyft drivers! Want a leg up on your competition? Want more ride or delivery requests? You may …
December 5, 2017Leave a Comment on Two major changes to the TTB’s Permits Online filing system Two major changes to the TTB’s Permits Online filing system I’d like to share some great news about the TTB’s Permits Online filing system. This month the latest system upgrades …
November 17, 2017Leave a Comment on Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection? Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection? Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del …
October 23, 2017Leave a Comment on All Night Permit (aka New Year’s Eve Permit) 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 …
October 19, 2017Leave a Comment on The Guidelines for New York Distilleries Being Asked to Donate Product for Charitable Events The Guidelines for New York Distilleries Being Asked to Donate Product for Charitable Events Confirm that the organization qualifies as a charity otherwise you can violate your license while trying to do some good …
July 22, 2016Leave a Comment on Food Availability for On-Premises Consumption Food Availability for On-Premises Consumption I see a lot of craft beverage producers don’t have food in the tasting room but they sell by the …
August 24, 2015Leave a Comment on What corrections officers are disqualified from holding liquor licenses or being a principal in an entity holding a license in the State of New York? What corrections officers are disqualified from holding liquor licenses or being a principal in an entity holding a license in the State of New York? The Alcohol Beverage Control Law statutorily disqualifies police officers with arresting powers from have a direct or indirect interest in …
April 3, 2015Leave a Comment on Do I need a Liquor License to Manufacture or Sell Food Made With Alcohol? Do I need a Liquor License to Manufacture or Sell Food Made With Alcohol? Food containing alcohol is under the purview of the Department of Agriculture and Markets. You will need to comply with …
October 29, 2014Leave a Comment on Do You Need A Liquor License To Offer Wine Education Classes? Do You Need A Liquor License To Offer Wine Education Classes? A business offering wine education classes does not hold any license relating to alcoholic beverages. The classes that it conducts …