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New York’s Liquor Laws: Fall 2024 Update
Major Changes on the Horizon As we reported earlier this year, Governor Kathy Hochul has spearheaded significant changes to New York State's liquor laws, modernizing the 90-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control...
Protect Customer Personal Information: A Guide for Businesses
Here is an in-depth report on fundamental steps for businesses to protect customer personal information, focusing on requirements and best practices in New York, California, Massachusetts, and the US Virgin...
Opening a Restaurant in New York City
Here is a step-by-step guide for purchasing or opening a restaurant in New York City and applying for a liquor license and the correct timing to hire a liquor attorney....
What Cybersecurity Requirements US Companies Should Follow In 2024
There are several key cybersecurity regulations and requirements that US companies need to comply with at both the federal and state levels: Federal Regulations HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...
Privacy Law Developments Thus Far In 2024
2024 marks a significant year for consumer privacy legislation in the United States, with new laws set to take effect in Florida, Oregon, Montana, and Texas, alongside stringent measures in...
New Options for Liquor Licenses
There are exiting new options available for liquor licenses and licensees added this year. Twenty-one members comprised of state agency heads and a diverse set of industry stakeholders, with voting...
SLA Renewal Advisories Available For Download
For those New York licensees who need to obtain their renewal advisories before receiving them from the SLA, the SLA now has them available online at their site here: Renewal...
New York State’s Cannabis Law
The Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021 legalizing adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana, or recreational marijuana) in New York State. The legislation...
FTC Privacy and Security Enforcement
When companies tell consumers they will safeguard their personal information, the FTC can and does take law enforcement action to make sure that companies live up these promises. The FTC...
New Temporary Liquor Licenses Available
Great news for new business ventures! New rules have made acquiring a new temporary NYC Liquor License for your new business much easier. Previously temporary licenses were only available when...
What Are the Sources of Law?
Efficient legal research starts first with an understanding of the sources of law in the United States. Constitutional law: The federal government and all the states have constitutions whose primary purpose...
The Top 10 Golden Rules of Argumentation
" These rules will make you a better lawyer – whether arguing by zoom, in court, or in a settlement conference in the judge's chambers. My inbox and Twitter feed...