NEW YORK RESTAURANT LAWYER BLOG

I am always asked, Do I need to have a lawyer with me at this hearing? My response, which is not going to please my fellow attorneys, is...

Are Community Boards notified of when the NYSLA receives applications in their neighborhoods? For certain types of establishments,...

Unlimited drink specials are illegal in New York (with limited exception for private events).   This Prohibition included “bottomless...

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) recently concluded an underage sting operation in New York City where SLA investigators sent...

Previously, the ABC Law required most license applicants and renewal applicants file notifications via certified mail with their local...

On November 17, 2010, the Executive Committee of the New York State Liquor Authority authorized the issuance of a new permit to liquor...

The following list, while not all inclusive, will help to familiarize you with the most common violations of the NY ABC Law: 1. Sale to...

The law (S.6231C) which took effect in October 2010, creates a new program within the New York State Liquor Authority whereby an...

This article is written as a follow up to my article regarding the New York State Liquor Authority Self Certification Process:...

DRUG STORE BEER: Beer license for off-premises only by bonafide pharmacies (take out). This is a Three (3) year license and costs...

On September 14, 2009, the NY State Liquor Authority implemented a program where attorneys can Self-Certify applications that they file...

What are the minimum requirements for eligibility to hold a license? Applicants must be US citizens or have permanent resident alien...

The ABC Law prohibits from selling, serving, delivering or offering to patrons an unlimited number of drinks during any set period of...