The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: There is a new type of State license that licensees of farmer-breweries, farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries should now apply for when seeking authorization to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on their premises. Pursuant to an advisory issued by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) on August 17, 2013, any licensed farmer-brewery, farmer-winery Continue Reading...
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The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In light of the digital age, it is a growing trend for start-up companies and entrepreneurs to use online crowdfunding to finance their operations. Internet portals have become a convenient tool for emerging businesses striving to meet their start-up costs. Businesses in the brewing industry, especially smaller craft breweries, are one such Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On June 28, 2013, the Wall Street Journal reported on the brewing battle to dismantle the nation’s “franchise laws” that prevent manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from terminating their wholesalers. As the Journal reports, Diageo, the world’s largest distiller and the owner of many household brands of spirits, is seeking to terminate its wholesaler, Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A new policy has been adopted by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) to simplify the application process for persons seeking retail alcoholic beverage licenses, such as those authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at restaurants, pubs, lounges and liquor stores. Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2013, the process aims to alleviate the delay Continue Reading...
Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On May 13, 2013, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) created an alcoholic beverage industry circular to clarify rules regarding advertising practices for businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) generally regulates such advertising practices within this industry. In light of society’s Continue Reading...