New Jersey Proposes Law for More Liquor Licenses
With pressure from small business owners to expand New Jersey’s limited supply of liquor licenses, legislators continue to re-work the bill proposing the issuance of new liquor licenses. Under the most recent amendment, which had testimony before the respective legislative committees on October 22, 2018, there is hope that both ... Read More
Will Supreme Court Extend Granholm’s Ruling to Retailers?
The liquor industry is facing a major crossroad with the Supreme Court. Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Byrd has been granted cert by the United States Supreme Court and poses a noteworthy question: “Can out-of-state retailers ship into a another state or do states have complete power over what retailers can ... Read More
NJ Director of ABC Issues Ruling on Microbrewery Restrictions
Director Rible Makes Special Ruling on Microbreweries On September 21, 2018, the Director of New Jersey’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, David P. Rible, issued a Special Ruling on Limited Breweries (commonly referred to as a microbrewery or craft brewery) operating in New Jersey. Since the 2012 legislative amendment ... Read More
The HUB Hoboken Facing Investigation For ABC Violations
Hoboken NJ Bar Investigated For Possible Sex Crimes and Lewd Acts on Premises According to a recent news article, the popular Hoboken bar, HUB Hoboken, is under investigation from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hoboken ABC Board. While facts surrounding the incident have not been fully released, allegations seem ... Read More
Manville NJ Attempts to Revoke Foxtail’s Liquor License
NJ Town Holds Hearing on Renewal of Local Liquor License The Borough of Manville recently held a formal hearing on the renewal application for Foxtails Lounge liquor license. Foxtails is a local strip club in Manville that has allegedly caused concerns among the borough officials and residents due to criminal activity near the ... Read More