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Wine & Alcohol Regulatory Reform

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Key Considerations for Alcohol Suppliers in M&A Transactions

As one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, almost no aspect of the alcohol industry is untouched by regulatory considerations, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether it is a venture...more

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Increased Distance Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments

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Recently proposed Florida legislation, HB 1053, seeks to increase the distance requirement between businesses providing on-premise consumption of alcohol and both schools and religious centers....more

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Change in Florida Alcohol Statute Eases Requirements for Restaurant Liquor Licenses

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Until recently, Florida restaurants needed to maintain 2,500 square feet of service area and be able to serve meals to 150 persons at one time (i.e., 150 or more patron seats on the premises) to hold a non-quota full-service...more

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Cannabis Receives a Welcome Push from The Alcoholic Beverage Industry, Leaving Regulators Buzzing

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The Blunt Truth® has long covered the intersection of alcohol and cannabis. For example, just last month we explored the potential for regulatory confusion that might ensue if states begin allowing the sale of cannabis in...more

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Special Liquor Licenses Approved for Orlando Main Street Small Restaurant Incentive Area

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On June 29, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1647 allowing smaller restaurants to be eligible for Special Food Service (4COP SFS) liquor licenses. Owners with businesses and properties that fall within the Orlando Main...more

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California Alcoholic Beverage Control Allows Licensees to Establish Meal Partnerships

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The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on May 20, 2020, promulgated its "Fifth Notice of Regulatory Relief," which continues a trend of the Department's recognizing the need to grant flexibility to bars...more

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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

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S734- Regulatory Reform Act of 2014

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The Regulatory Reform Act, SB 734, went into effect on September 18, 2014. It includes provisions that allow colleges with brewing programs to obtain licenses to begin selling beer produced during the program to wholesalers...more

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