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The Learned Concierge - September 2024, Vol. 12

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Pennsylvania Expands Access to Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

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On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 688 into law, expanding the number of available outlets that can sell ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) across the state. The new law defines “Ready-to-drink...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Expands Privileges for Out-of-State Breweries to Sell Malt Beverages Directly to Consumers and Retailers

Breweries outside of Oregon can sell and ship malt beverages directly to Oregon retailers if they obtain a newly created direct-to-retailer self-distribution permit. In addition, out-of-state breweries may obtain a Direct...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Massachusetts Retail Liquor License Renewals for 2023

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Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 16A, all Massachusetts retail liquor licensees (e.g., farmer-breweries, farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries holding farmer-series pouring permits, Section 12...more

Adams and Reese LLP

Which Holidays Are Dry in Tennessee?

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With the final nail in the coffin for Halloween, folks are starting to think about winter festivities and who can sell alcohol on those hallowed holidays....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Liquor Law Updates For Bars, Restaurants And Homebrewers

Ohio recently updated its liquor laws when Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102. The new laws are effective March 23, 2022. ...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] What’s Brewing for 2022? The Top Trends to Watch for This Year - January 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Over the last year, the alcohol industry has continued to feel the impact of COVID-19. From distributors and manufacturers to retailers and the hospitality industry overall, everyone had to adapt quickly or risk being left...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

State Legislation That Raises Our Spirits

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Any spirit raising is a welcome one during the time of COVID. As attorneys representing breweries, wineries, distilleries, retailers, and countless other businesses working within the hospitality industry across North...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Changes to alcohol distribution laws put some franchise protections on ice

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Massachusetts franchise protection laws may be the furthest thing from our minds while enjoying a cold beverage this summer, but recent legal developments have changed the way that alcoholic beverages make their way from...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

LA County Moves to Orange Tier Reopenings on April 5

Both Los Angeles and Orange County are now eligible to move from the Red Tier into the Orange Tier of COVID-19 reopening guidelines under the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. On March 30, 2021, the Los Angeles County...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Alert! Oregon Proposing New Beer and Wine Tax Increase

Oregon is proposing to kick you when you’re down. COVID-19 has hit the restaurant, food, and beverage industry hard. In order to shore up state coffers, the Oregon Health Authority has released a proposal to raise $293...more

Bowditch & Dewey

A Checklist for Adjusting Your Brewery for Phase II in Massachusetts

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The below is a general checklist of questions and issues you should review while contemplating any changes of use, service, expansion to outdoor uses or other departures from your prior operations as a result of COVID-19...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon, Washington, and California Take Action for the Hospitality Industry (Updated #3)

Update April 29: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on beer, liquor, and wine delivery permissions in Oregon, Washington, and California....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon, Washington, and California Take Action for the Hospitality Industry (Updated #2)

Update April 02: This advisory has been updated to include the latest information on beer, liquor, and wine delivery permissions in Oregon, Washington, and California. Oregon - On March 17, 2020, in an effort to slow the...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Alcohol Deliveries and To-Go Orders for Washington Retailers (Updated March 26, 2020)

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On Monday, March 16th, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation to order a temporary statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services including restaurants, bars and entertainment and...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

From Brewery to Table: How Restaurants Can Get Around Pricey Liquor Licenses in Pennsylvania

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To those in the hospitality industry, it’s no secret that Pennsylvania liquor licenses are tough to come by. Retail, or “R” liquor licenses, are the type typically associated with a full-service restaurant but are in short...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Summary of Recent Changes to the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Laws

Thus far 2019 has brought about truly monumental changes to many of our state’s alcoholic beverages laws, most notably those pertaining to breweries and distilleries. This article summarizes those changes. ...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Recent Amendment to Act 13 Impacts All Who Sell Beer In Pennsylvania

On June 28, 2019, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law HB 262, which amends Pennsylvania’s Tax Reform Code of 1971 (“Act 13”) to require breweries to pay a 6% sales tax on 25 percent of the retail sale of malt or brewed beverages to...more

Brooks Pierce

North Carolina Legislative Update - May 2019 #3

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After two busy weeks culminating in the May 9 bill crossover deadline, Legislators returned this week at a steadier pace. Senate Tax Reform (S622) - The Senate began moving its 2019 tax bill and tentatively approved it...more

Williams Mullen

25 Proposed Changes to N.C. ABC Laws Brewing in 2019

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North Carolina House Bill 536, the ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform Bill, was recently introduced... Below is a summary of the provisions. If passed, most provisions of the legislation would be effective July 1, 2019....more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Taxes and Tabs – A New Line on Your Brewery Tab May Be on the Horizon

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One way to know your industry is doing well is when you see the government taking a closer look at how your industry is taxed and how it can expand tax collections from you. Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Distilling the Relatedness of Spirits, Wines and Beer – The Lack of a Bright-Line Rule - Food, Beverage & Hospitality Alert

The alcohol industry has seen a veritable explosion in trademark filings from craft and independent brewers, distillers and wineries. This upsurge means trademarks are coming into conflict more and more often in the...more

Verrill

The TTB is Watching – Beverage Community Asked to Self-Report Violations

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As the TTB enters a more user-friendly phase with its updated online registration portal, it is important to remember that it remains an enforcement arm of the federal government for the beverage alcohol community. In a...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Changes Brewing Thanks to New Delaware House Bill

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A new law in Delaware sheds some light on potential changes that could benefit many of the most popular breweries in Massachusetts. Delaware House Bill 373 was signed into law on June 7th, allowing craft breweries—as well as...more

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TTB and ABCC Regulations: Are You in Compliance?

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With the influx of craft breweries, wineries, distillers and wholesale distributors popping up everywhere, there are several issues that have come to light regarding regulatory compliance. These entities that have obtained a...more

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