Union City Singles Out Liquor Licenses for Camera Security Ordinance
In a measure aimed at “protecting the safety and welfare of the residents”, Union City officials introduced an ordinance last week which would require all liquor licenses within Union City to install security cameras inside/outside of the licensed premises. According to NJ.com article, Union City officials believe that ... Read More
How to Renew a Pocket or Inactive Liquor License in New Jersey
2019-2020 ABC Renewal Notices If you own a liquor license that is sited but inactive or an inactive “pocket” license, then you may have received a notice from the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding renewal and mandatory “relief” for renewal that is required under N.J. Specifically, you may ... Read More
TTB Settles with Heineken USA Inc. for $2.5 Million
The federal authorities at the Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, recently entered into a compromise with Heineken USA Inc. based on allegations regarding free draft systems and other perks provided to retailers by the beer giant. Under the terms of this “Offer of Compromise”, Heineken must ... Read More
NJ ABC Prohibits Crowd-Source Funding for Liquor License
Acting Director Graziano Prohibits Crowd-Sourcing for Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries in NJ On March 12, 2019, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Acting Director, James B. Graziano, issued an Advisory Notice to the Alcoholic Beverage Industry which stated, in sum, that crowd-sourced funding platforms ... Read More
Criminal Disqualification Removal for Liquor License Buyer
Recently, our firm was retained to help resolve a pending issue for an individual seeking to purchase a liquor license in New Jersey. The buyer and his original attorney entered into a Contract of Sale for a retail consumption license (restaurant/bar). However, neither had accounted for the buyer’s prior criminal history. ... Read More