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McDermott Will & Emery

Seasonal Considerations for Packaging and Selling Alcoholic Beverages

The final quarter of the year is the alcohol industry’s busiest period, accounting for approximately 70% of annual business. Many holiday-themed seasonal products are beginning to make their way to market, and it is important...more

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Looking For A Drink At 3 A.M.? Soon, You May Find One Here

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California law provides that any licensee of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or agent or employee of the licensee, who sells, gives or delivers to any person any alcoholic beverage between the hours of 2 a.m. and...more

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2024 Virginia General Assembly New Alcoholic Beverage Control and Tobacco/Vape Laws

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The Virginia General Assembly concluded its 2024 legislative session in March which included changes to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) law and some changes to tobacco, vaping and electronic cigarette regulation. These...more

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North Carolina ABC Omnibus Bill 2024 Becomes Law

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The North Carolina General Assembly passed the ABC Omnibus bill, Senate Bill 527, and it was signed into law by Governor Cooper on Monday, July 8, 2024. Most of the provisions of the bill go into effect immediately. The bill...more

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Final Days of the 2024 Colorado Legislative Session—What's Left?

With less than three weeks left until sine die, there are several key bills currently under consideration in or that have made their way through Colorado's legislature. These proposals span a variety of sectors including...more

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Massachusetts Court Rejects State AG’s Effort to Vacate Order in Settled Liquor Law Dispute

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On January 26, a Massachusetts Superior Court rejected an effort by the Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) to vacate an order that cast doubt on the constitutionality of a new Massachusetts liquor law....more

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New North Carolina Law Requires Inspection at More Bars Serving Food

Effective January 1, 2024, North Carolina law will require any bar that prepares or serves food requiring temperature and time control (TCS foods) to obtain a Food Service Establishment (FSE) permit from the county health...more

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Navigating the West Virginia Safer Workplace Act: What To Do When an Employee Reports to Work Under the Influence

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The holiday season and corresponding celebratory shenanigans will soon be upon us. This means that many employers may be facing the question, “What do we do when someone brings their party to work?” This article aims to cover...more

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What’s the North Carolina General Assembly Been Drinking This Session?

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Proposed legislation that could impact North Carolina ABC Retail Permit Holders - With the first year of the North Carolina General Assembly’s biennial session well underway, legislators have focused their work on...more

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NC Retail Permits Cancelled – But a Solution Is Available

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As many of you know (and, perhaps, some do not) – the North Carolina ABC Commission recently canceled retail permits for businesses that had not yet completed their annual renewal, which was due April 30th....more

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Road Booze: When and How Food Trucks Can Serve Alcohol in Tennessee

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Food trucks have become dining destinations in most major cities, including Nashville. However, in Tennessee, food trucks are not permitted to serve alcohol at the same times and places they are permitted to serve food. Below...more

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The Expanding Landscape of Alcohol Delivery Services

Following consumer trends and fueled by the pandemic and related loosening of restrictions on in-state retailer alcohol delivery regulations, the marketplace for alcohol delivery services has expanded exponentially over the...more

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Ruling Permits On-Premises Beer and Wine Licenses for New York Movie Theaters

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On January 26, 2022, the New York State Liquor Authority issued a Declaratory Ruling regarding the eligibility of New York movie theaters to apply for and obtain on-premises retail licenses for beer and wine service. This is...more

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To-Go Alcohol Becomes Permanent in Several States

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In an effort to alleviate the financial burden on bars and restaurants caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 30 states temporarily modified their laws to allow the sale of “to-go” alcoholic beverages. These temporary...more

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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

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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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Florida Passes Law for Permanent To-Go Alcoholic Beverages for Restaurants

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For here? Or, to go? No, we are not talking about just your food, because thanks to Florida Senate Bill 148/House Bill 329 (“S.B. 148”), certain food service establishments will now be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages to...more

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112th Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns

The 112th General Assembly adjourned for the year, finishing the first year of the two-year session just after 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. Legislators worked to keep the General Assembly running as smoothly as possible as...more

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Second Prop 65 Amendment Effective April 1, 2021: New Warnings Required

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The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), was enacted as a ballot initiative and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to chemicals that are known...more

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North Carolina Governor Extends COVID Orders

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper extended four Executive Orders issued previously to address the COVID crisis. The Orders extended this week are the following: - EO 189, Modified “Stay at Home,” was extended through...more

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North Carolina Governor Issues “Modified Stay at Home” Order

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued a “Modified Stay at Home” order. His new Executive Order 181(link is external), among other things, requires people to stay at home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. It also requires...more

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Governor Again Extends Phase 3.0 COVID-19 Restrictions for North Carolina

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper extended and modified North Carolina’s Phase 3.0 COVID-19 restrictions effective through 5 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2020. His new Executive Order 176  extends and modifies the Phase 3 restrictions that...more

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Bars and Tasting Rooms in Maine Remain Closed Until Further Notice as Number of COVID-19 Cases Increase

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise both in Maine and across the nation. In a previous blog post, we shared that bars were set to open in Maine today, Monday, November 2. Unfortunately, due to the significant increases in the...more

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Governor Extends Phase 3.0 COVID-19 Restrictions for North Carolina

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper extended North Carolina’s Phase 3.0 COVID-19 restrictions through 5 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020. His new Executive Order 170(link is external) extends the Phase 3 restrictions that were first detailed...more

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Governor Moves State to “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5 COVID-19 Restrictions; Extends Limited Hours for Alcohol Sales

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 163(link is external) moving North Carolina to a “Safer at Home” Phase 2.5. The new Order is effective Sept. 4, 2020 at 5 p.m. through 5 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2020...more

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