We help clients in this heavily regulated, complex industry take advantage of opportunities and minimize risk.
Our Hospitality and Alcoholic Beverage industry lawyers combine in-depth legal knowledge with hands-on permitting and regulatory experience at the local, state, and federal levels. Clients count on us for full-service advice and representation in every aspect of their business.
At every point, we strive to anticipate problems and seize opportunities as they arise. In addition to industry-specific advice, we provide counsel and representation on the full range of general business matters, from corporate advice to real estate, employment, tax, contract issues, and other disputes.
Our Clients
- Alcoholic beverage producers, including breweries, wineries, and distilleries
- Restaurants, catering establishments, food trucks, and franchises
- Hotels, bed and breakfasts, and other entities offering lodging, from campgrounds to exclusive luxury resorts
- Airlines, trains, cruise ships, and car transit providers
Our Services
- Securing and maintaining necessary business licenses and permits, including TTB and ABC compliance
- Buying or leasing properties
- Contract issues
- Vendor disputes
- Distribution agreements
- Corporate formation and fundraising
- Assistance with navigating the three-tier system of alcoholic distribution
- Negligence in the maintenance of business premises (including pests such as bed bugs)
- Failure to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, including minimum pay, overtime pay, and equal pay child labor
- Discrimination against employees based on protected status
- Denial of services to guests perceived as illegal discrimination
- Contending with internet reviews (how not to reply on Trip Advisor)
- Disagreements with a franchisor or franchisee
- Union disputes
- Misapplying tip pools
- Dram shop violations
- Food safety and sanitation issues
- Security concerns
- Insurance
- Trademark and copyright violations
- Tax obligations, including excise taxes
- Sanitation issues in spas
- Guests' rights to privacy
- SEC mandates
- Immigration
- Managing and training employees to ensure compliance with all of the above
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