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- . . . Alcoholic beverage law and legal services for businesses engaged in, or seeking to engage in, the sales of alcoholic beverages. California Alcoholic Beverage Law services include ABC licenses, conditional use permits, Police Department permits, Sheriff Department permits, and determinations of Public Convenience or Necessity. California Alcoholic Beverage Law is a legal practice area of William A. Adams of Norton, Moore, & Adams, LLP. Mr. Adams has been providing legal services to the hospitality, grocery, and convenience store industries for over 20 years. Although the firm's offices are in San Diego California, the firm provides its alcoholic beverage legal services statewide. The firm also provides representation to businesses in enforcement proceedings related to alcoholic beverage sales, entertainment, and related matters.
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Less Known Alcohol Beverage Licenses in California
California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) offers a wide variety of license types, required for a wide variety of purposes in California. Ordinarily, only a few types of licenses are commonly thought of (Types 20 and 21 for off-site sales and … Continue reading
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Tip Pooling Part Two: Tipping Management and Other Employees
As discussed in Part One of the Gratuity Law Series, California’s Labor Code §351 provides that “no employer or agent shall collect, take, or receive any gratuity” if the patron intended for the gratuity to be given to an employee. … Continue reading
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Why restaurants account for the most sex harassment claims
Nearly 40% of EEOC claims for sex harassment claims emanate from restaurants. That’s more than any other type of business. Why? See this Atlantic Magazine’s CityLab article
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CityLab: Can Craft Breweries Transform America’s Post-Industrial Neighborhoods?
Interesting article in Atlantic Magazine’s CityLab by renowned urban economist Richard Florida: Can Craft Breweries Transform America’s Post-Industrial Neighborhoods?
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Marketing Beer through Farmers’ Markets
Crowds of people regularly flock to farmers markets seeking new brands, new tastes, and an intimate experience with local treats. For much of California, and especially the San Diego area, farmers’ markets can operate year-round as a great tool … Continue reading
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SB 384: The Legislation to Extend Hours of Operation
California is on the verge of changing legislation which has been on its books since the end of Prohibition. Since that time, California alcohol businesses have been banned from operating between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., … Continue reading
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What are the limitations on Happy Hours?
Happy hours offer a great deal of versatility for a business to attract new customers and set itself apart from the competition. As with most marketing in this industry, however, there is a series of rules and regulations … Continue reading
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