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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 […]
Questions About How A Natural Disaster May Affect Your Licensed Business?
Wildfire news in Southern California has many of us thinking about disaster preparedness. Do you have questions about how this or another natural disaster may […]
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 […]
