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Legal Update: Cases in Eight States Challenge States’ Direct Shipping Restrictions
I recently spoke at the National Association of Wine Retailers’ (NAWR) 2024 Summit, updating members on the latest developments in eight (8) active lawsuits challenging restrictions […]
Governor Newsom Signed SB1524, Clarifying Rules for Disclosure of Service Charges and Other Mandatory Fees
If you are a business selling food or alcohol directly to consumers, then SB1524 affects you. If Governor Newsom had not signed SB1524, California’s sweeping […]
When Can You Make, Sell, or Serve Alcohol in California Without a License?
The answer is: almost never. In general, doing anything related to making, selling, or serving alcohol in California requires a license from the Department of […]
WHY DOES CALIFORNIA LAW FAVOR WINE OVER BEER & SPIRITS?
Have you noticed California’s alcohol laws favor wine over beer and spirits? Type 02 winegrowers have more privileges and fewer restrictions than type 02 and […]
Are You Taking Advantage of California’s New Alcohol Laws?
A long list of new California alcohol laws became effective on January 1, 2023. Some provided new privileges for licensees. Are you taking advantage of […]
Have a Parklet & Want to Keep It?
The ABC’s Hearing on its New Proposed Rule for Parklets is November 1, 2022 Does your licensed business have a parklet or another temporary expansion […]
