New Colorado Bill SB24-231 Would Add Catering Liquor License
A new Colorado liquor bill - SB24-231 - was introduced in the Colorado General Assembly…
Clark Hill Combines With Colorado Firm LaszloLaw in Expansion of National Food, Beverage & Hospitality Practice
International law firm Clark Hill PLC announced today that it has combined with Boulder, Colorado…
When Can You Ask If a Service Dog is a “Service Dog”?
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently addressed when you can ask if a service dog…
Colorado House Bill Aims To Help Independent Retail Liquor Stores
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Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable In Colorado?
We are regularly asked by businesses and individuals: Are Non-Compete Agreements enforceable in Colorado. The…
Customer List Not a Trade Secret and Related Torts are Preempted Under Ohio Law
Ohio Supreme Court recently held that under Ohio law, a customer list may not be…
Starting a Colorado Brewery? Here Are The Current Timelines: JUNE 2023 UPDATE
If you are starting a Colorado brewery or Brewpub you will need to apply for…
What’s The Difference Between Contract Brewing and an Alternating Proprietorship?
The key differences between Contract Brewing and an Alternating Proprietorship are control of the brewing…
Who is a “Manufacturer” Under Ohio Beer Franchise Law?
A recent Ohio case dealt with the question of who is a “manufacturer” under Ohio…
Responding to a Rule 45 Subpoena – Who Pays the Costs and Fees?
So, you or your client was served with a Rule 45 subpoena in a lawsuit…
Colorado Dram Shop Liability – Colorado Court Says Connection Between Alcohol Sold and Intoxication Required
A recent Colorado Court of Appeals case made clear that to establish liability under the…
Colorado’s New Wine In Grocery Stores Law Takes Effect on March 1, 2023
A big change in Colorado liquor law is coming as Colorado’s New Wine In Grocery…
Colorado Wine in Grocery Stores on Brink of Becoming Law
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“Clean Wine” Could be Misleading Says TTB
On April 8, 2022, the Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau (“TTB”) issued a TTB Bulletin…
Colorado Vintner’s Restaurant License – What You Need To Know
A Colorado Vintner's Restaurant License permits a retail establishment to manufacture wine and cider and…
Colorado Passes Alcohol Takeout And Delivery Law
UPDATE: On June 8, 2021, the Colorado Legislature passed HB21-1027 which extends the authorization for on-premise…
Colorado Distillery Pub License – What You Need To Know
In April 2015, Colorado created the Distillery Pub license - which operates similarly to a Colorado…
Colorado Mandates 10 P.M. “Last Call” For Alcohol In Bars and Restaurants
“It’s the summer of no parties" Colorado Governor Polis said on July 21, 2020 while…
COVID-19: CARES Act & The Paycheck Protection Program
For small businesses, the highlight of the available relief under the CARES Act is what…
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Best Practices For Businesses
As your business awaits the opening bell for Banks and Lenders to begin accepting Paycheck…
Colorado Issues New Guidance on Emergency Liquor Rules
Today, the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division (LED) issued BULLETIN 20-03 providing "Guidance Regarding LED Response to…
CARES ACT – Paycheck Protection Program Application
On April 3, the U.S. Treasury released the updated Paycheck Protection Program Application. You can download the…
Colorado Governor Issues Order Allowing Restaurants, Bars and Breweries To Deliver Alcohol & Sell Alcohol To-Go
Colorado Executive Order Temporary Suspension of Enforcement on On-Premise Retail Licensees and Breweries to Sell,…
Colorado Alcohol Delivery is Limited to Certain Retailers – UPDATE
Colorado alcohol delivery is limited to certain Colorado liquor licensed retailers. A retailer licensed pursuant to C.R.S. 44-3-409…
Denver Issues Order Restricting the Operation of Restaurants and Bars to Carry-Out or Delivery Only
The City of Denver today issued an Order restricting the operation of restaurants and bars…
TTB AND COLORADO PERMIT RETURNS OF ALCOHOL PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
In response to the devastating economic effects of Coronavirus related shutdowns and even cancellations, the…
Coronavirus, The Wine Industry and Force Majeure Clauses
In the wine industry, it remains to be seen how coronavirus will impact businesses domestically…
Colorado ‘Corkage’ Bill Introduced and Quickly Killed By Colorado Senate
On February 4, 2020, a bill that would allow "corkage" in Colorado (allowing consumers to bring…
New York Federal Court Finds Personal Jurisdiction over Vanderbilt University in ADA Website Accessibility Case
On December 4, 2019, a New York Federal Court found it had personal jurisdiction over…
What You Need To Know About ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits
ADA website accessibility lawsuits are brought by blind or visually impaired plaintiffs seeking injunctive relief…
Can I Buy or Transfer a Colorado Liquor License if I buy a Restaurant or a Liquor Store?
When considering purchasing an establishment with a Colorado liquor license, such as a restaurant or retail…
Can Members of an LLC Bring a Claim to Partition LLC Property?
Are members of a limited liability company ("LLC") able to bring a claim to partition…
How the U.S. Government Shutdown Is Affecting Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries
As we now enter the longest U.S. Government shutdown in history, we are being asked…
Beware the Colorado Liquor License Underage Sting
All Colorado liquor licensed establishments are subject to a Colorado underage "sting" or "compliance check" by…
Michigan Law Prohibiting Out of State Retail Wine Shipments Ruled Unconstitutional
On September 28, 2018, a federal court in Michigan held unconstitutional a state law prohibit…
The Realities of A Boulder Tavern Liquor License – Daily Camera Article
Mike Laszlo was recently interviewed by the Daily Camera about the realities of a tavern…
When Can a Company Represent Itself (Pro Se) In Colorado Courts?
We often see a company (corporations or limited liability companies (LLC)) attempt to proceed pro…
Colorado Federal Court Dismissal of FDCPA Action for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Last month, the Colorado Federal Court granted dismissal of an FDCPA action for lack of personal jurisdiction.…
What is A “Mary Carter Agreement”?
A "Mary Carter" agreement is an agreement between a plaintiff and one or more, but…
Timeliness of Objections To a Rule 45 Subpoena
A recent Federal District Court ruling illustrates that the timeliness of objections to a Rule 45…
Motion to Quash a Federal Rule 45 Subpoena – Important Considerations
When you or your client receives a Federal Rule 45 Subpoena to testify and/or to…
BEVCON 2017 DON’T GET SUED: NAVIGATING LEGAL ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Mike Laszlo will be speaking at BevCon on August 24th. Along with Jeff Stover, they…
Not Responsible For Broken Windshields? Yeah, YOU ARE!
Few things annoy me more than the "Not Responsible For Broken Windshields" sign on trucks. …
Buying or Selling a Brewery? Here are a Few Key Considerations.
Buying and selling a brewery requires both the buyer and the seller to plan ahead and…
Applying for a Boulder Liquor License
Boulder Liquor License Lawyers of LaszloLaw Offer Some Initial Considerations Applying for a Boulder Liquor…
Colorado Brewers Must Apply for Tap Room
Colorado Craft Brewers: Keep in mind that Colorado Brewers and Colorado Beer Wholesalers operating a…
Trademarks for Craft Beers and Craft Breweries
Craft Breweries Must Protect Their Trademarks Craft breweries must pay extra attention to protecting their trademarks…
Does It Matter If Your Colorado LLC has a Written Operating Agreement?
We are often asked if it really matters whether a Colorado LLC has a written…
Are Single Member LLCs in Colorado Effective for Asset Protection?
The Boulder LLC Lawyers of LaszloLaw discuss single member LLCs under Colorado law. The Colorado…
Colorado Brewers: Registering Your “Colorado Beer” Just Got Easier
Registering "Colorado Beer" just got easier for Colorado Brewers. On March 8, 2016, the Colorado Liquor…
EVENT: GABF Week 9/24 – Craft Brewer Legal / Biz Q&A
WHAT: Craft Brewer Legal/Biz Q&A WHEN: Sept. 24, 2015 WHERE: Wynkoop Brewery – 1634 18th Street, Denver…
Colorado OKs Firing Employees for Marijuana Use
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled today that employees who use medical marijuana outside of the workplace…
When Does a Beer Need a COLA from TTB?
First things first, a COLA is a Certificate Of Label Approval issued, after review, by…
Craft Beer Trademarks – What You Need To Know
Five years ago, the craft beer trademark was an afterthought. Not anymore - and for…
Here’s What You Need To Know About A Colorado Tavern License
A Colorado Tavern License permits the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on…
How Must a Colorado Employer Deliver a Final Paycheck?
As a Colorado employer, you must follow strict rules relating to your former employee's final…
TTB Releases FAQs on Cider aka Hard Cider
Today, TTB released FAQs on Cider aka Hard Cider. If you are considering making hard cider,…
When Does Your Company Need a Buy-Sell Agreement? NOW!
First, what a Buy-Sell Agreement is NOT: A buy-sell agreement is not an agreement to…
Boulder Civil Protection Orders – What You Need To Know
Obtaining or defending against a Boulder civil protection order (often called “restraining order") is a…
TTB Issues Ruling Easing Formula Requirements for Craft Brewers
On June 5, 2014, the TTB issued a ruling that will ease formula requirements for…
Who’s To Blame When a Wine Bottle Explodes While using a Coravin™?
Who is to blame when a wine bottle explodes while using a Coravin™? We’ve written about…
How Long Does It Take To Get a Colorado Liquor License?
The amount of time it takes to get a Colorado liquor license depends on what…
Is Your Business A Franchise By Accident?
Ohio and Colorado Franchise Law Franchises are highly regulated under federal law and the law of…
Liquidated Damages Clauses in Ohio
Are Liquidated Damages Clauses Enforceable in Ohio? We previously discussed how Colorado treats liquidated damages…
What You Will Need For a Colorado Brew Pub License
If you're starting a Brew Pub in Colorado, you will need a Brewer's Notice from…
FDA’s Proposed Rules on Spent Grain for Brewers & Distillers – UPDATED
FDA Spent Grain Rule In our previous post, we discussed how the proposed "FDA spent…
Involved In A Lawsuit in Boulder County? Here’s What To Expect
Boulder Lawsuit When you are involved in a civil lawsuit in Boulder County District Court,…
TTB Issues Ruling on Wine Growlers – What Wineries Need To Know – UPDATE
UPDATE: April 25, 2014: TTB is suspending TTB Ruling 2014-3 pending rulemaking on the filling of growlers. …
Choice of Law Provisions in Contracts
Contracts often have a "choice of law "provision. An example of a typical choice of…
EVENT: April 24 Coffee & Donuts – Colorado Crowdfunding & Investing: A Discussion For Small Businesses
Join LaszloLaw and JPMorgan Chase and for complimentary Coffee and Donuts at Frasca Food and Wine where…
Crowdfundung Your Colorado Startup – What Crowdfunding Is and What it Isn’t
It you are thinking about capitalizing your startup through crowdfunding, you'll need to understand what crowdfunding…
Initial Meeting is the Most Important Step in Forming a Colorado LLC
The initial meeting is the most important and often most over looked step in starting…
Colorado Self Distribution Laws for Craft Brewers
Colorado self distribution laws permit craft brewers to self distribute beer that they manufacture. To do…
TTB Updates Policy on Gluten-Free Labeling/Advertising for Wine, Spirits and Beer
The TTB updated its Policy on gluten-free labeling and advertising for alcohol beverages. Under the updated…
Hard Cider – Keys to Starting A Colorado Cidery
Hard Cider is the fastest growing segment of the alcohol beverage market: Hard cider,…
Lost Profits As Contract Damages
The Boulder Business Lawyers of LaszloLaw Discuss Limitation of Damages, including Lost Profits, in Contracts.…
Drag-Along Rights vs. Tag-Along Rights
The Boulder Startup Lawyers of LaszloLaw Discuss Drag-Along Rights and Tag-Along Rights in an Operating…
Limitations of Damages in Contracts
The Boulder Business Attorneys of LaszloLaw discuss the enforceability of limitation of damages clauses in…
Liquidated Damages in Colorado
The Boulder Business Lawyers of LaszloLaw discuss the enforceability of liqudated damages clauses in Colorado.…
Why Shareholder Agreements are Important for Colorado Corporations
Colorado corporations (and Colorado s-corp) are governed by the corporation’s bylaws and often a shareholder…
Food Service Requirements for Colorado Liquor Licenses
The Boulder Liquor License Lawyers of LaszloLaw on food service requirements for Colorado liquor licenses…
Colorado Liquor Violation – What You Need To Know
If you, or your company hold a Colorado Liquor License, you are subject to the…
Colorado Brewers’ Economic Impact Upon State
The Boulder County Business Reports reports that the Boulder-based Brewers' Association determined that Colorado's craft breweries rank…
New York’s Internet Sales Tax Law and Its Implication for Colorado
The Boulder Business Lawyers of LaszloLaw discuss New York's internet sales tax laws and its…
FDA’s Proposed Rules May Affect Breweries and Distilleries
The Colorado Beverage Lawyers of LaszloLaw discuss the effect of the FDA's proposed rules on…
Severability Clauses In Contracts
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Equity Crowdfunding and Startups
Boulder Startup Lawyers on Equity Crowdfunding The SEC proposed new rules regarding equity crowdfunding for…
How Will the New Boulder Liquor License Regulations Affect Boulder Businesses?
On October 22nd, the Boulder City Council approved new regulations designed to reduce the excessive…
EVENT: Startup Legal Consultations October 30, 2013
The Boulder Startup lawyers at LaszloLaw will be offering complimentary Startup Legal Consultations and meeting one-on-one…
Restraining Orders In Colorado
Boulder Restraining Orders Many people are familiar with the term restraining order--from TV or movies…
Colorado Food Safety After The Flood
Colorado Food and Beverage Lawyers of LaszloLaw Discuss Food Safety After The Colorado Flood Food…
Keys to Obtaining a Colorado Liquor License
Obtaining a Colorado liquor license is a critical step for any businesses that intends to sell…
Forbes: Colorado Ranks 5th For Business
Colorado Ranks in the Top 5 for Best States for Businessess Colorado is #5 on…
The Implications of the Colorado Internet Sales Tax Ruling
Boulder Business Lawyers of LaszloLaw Changes to Colorado's sales and use tax laws, as applied to out-of-state…
Do You Have to Pay Employees For Time Off Due to the Boulder Flood?
As Boulder attorneys, we know firsthand that the Boulder Flood brought many troubles to local…
5 Points To Help Your Business Recover From a Natural Disaster
The Boulder County Business Report has suggested that the Boulder Flood could ruin 1 in…
Is Your Business Covered By Business Interruption Insurance?
The Boulder Lawyers at LaszloLaw Discuss Business Interruption Insurance In light of the recent flood…
Will Your Insurance Policy Cover Water Damage from the Boulder Flood?
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What Should Your Business Do in The Event of a Flood?
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Colorado LLC Recordkeeping
So what records should a Colorado LLC maintain under the law ? The Colorado Limited…
What Happens When the Ownership of your Colorado Liquor Licensed Business Changes?
The Colorado Liquor License Lawyers of LaszloLaw discuss how changes in ownership affect the liquor…
Piercing the Corporate Veil for Colorado LLCs
Protections for LLC Members and Managers in Colorado In a previous post, we discussed a recent…
Why Every LLC Should Have Regular Meetings
Every Limited Liability Company (LLC) should make a point to have regular meetings. These meetings…
Boulder Colorado Ranks #1 On High-Tech Startup List
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Starting A Brewery? Some Initial Considerations
Not only is Colorado a hotspot for business startups, it is one the top craft…
Why Craigslist Could Not Trademark The Peace Sign
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New FDA Regulation Defines “Gluten-Free” For Food Labeling
The FDA today published a new regulation defining the term “Gluten-Free.” While we generally disfavor…
City of Boulder Considers Banning Hard Liquor on The Hill
Boulder Weekly reports today that the Boulder City Council is contemplating restricting the sale of…
Key Considerations When Starting A Colorado Brewery
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Arbitration Agreements in Colorado
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Arbitration Clauses in LLC Operating Agreements–Some Considerations
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Colorado Ranks Top 10 For Businesses
CNBC just released “America’s Top States for Business 2013.” Colorado moved up to the 7th…
Colorado Supreme Court Strengthens LLC Protection Laws in Colorado
A recent Colorado supreme court decision made the protections afforded limited liability companies “LLCs” even…
Colorado Startup Launched Every 72 Hours
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EEOC Lawsuit: Use of Criminal Records Can Be Discriminatory
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that two corporations, BMW and Dollar General, has discriminated…
Is The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Legit?
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Employment Law News: EEOC Slams Rite Aid With $250,000 In Monetary Damages
In employment law news, the Philadelphia office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently found…
Veto Rights In A Startup
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Preventative Law Is A Must For All Startup Business Plans
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Manufacturer Has No “Automatic” Duty To Provide Bilingual Warnings
The Eleventh Circuit, in Farias v. Mr. Heater, et al., 2012 WL 2354359, No.11-10405 (June 21,…
The Attorney-Client Privilege And Public Relations Firms In Colorado
A recent District of Colorado decision, A.H. ex rel. Hadijah v. Evenflo, (May 31, 2012), dealt with…
Expert Testimony That “Any Exposure” To Asbestos Is A Substantial Factor Is Inadmissible
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an opinion that, according to one asbestos plaintiffs' blog, "could…
Can A Website Be Liable For Promoting An Inherently Dangerous Activity?
I am a Boulder lawyer and in my off-time a cyclist and avid Strava.com user…
“Less Than 2%” Of Nanotechnology Research Is Devoted To Risk Identification
The UK’s The Guardian broadly reviews the on-going debate surrounding nanotechnology—namely, whether the benefits offered by nanotech…
Non-Compete Agreements – What You Should Know
In Colorado “non-compete agreements” are presumptively void and are only valid if they meet one…
Maker’s Mark’s “Mark” Is Protected
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that the red wax seal on every…
Non-Disclosure Agreements: Essential Points to Consider
Non-disclosure agreements or “NDAs” are agreements common in the early days of startups wherein parties…
Are Your Workers Employees or Independent Contractors?
The lines are often blurred between employees and independent contractors, and, as a Boulder Business…
What Corporate Form Is Right For Your Startup?
As a Colorado Business Startup Lawyer at LaszloLaw, choosing the structure of your business is an…
FDA Issues Suggested Guidelines On Nanotechnology In Food and Cosmetics
In April of 2012, FDA issued a draft guidance for the use of nanotechnology in both…
Twitter’s Impact on Product Recalls
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Crowdfunding For Business Startups
Financing is the most important and most frustrating thing a startup faces. The most well…
Howard Stern’s Lawsuit Against Sirius Comes Down To Simple Contract Law
Yesterday, a New York judge granted Sirius XM Radio Inc.'s motion for summary judgment in…
Must Colorado Employers Provide Uninterrupted Breaks To Hourly Employees?
So, what is Colorado's law on meal breaks? Actually, its quite similar to California's. Colorado Minimum…
Francis Ford Coppola Sues Alleged Trademark Infringer
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Supreme Court: Federal Arbirtation Act Preempts State Public Policy
The Supreme Court of the United States overturned a West Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling that…
Colorado Craft Brewers Benefit from Colorado Liquor Laws
Two recent articles by Eric Wallace of the Vail Daily and Dan Frosch of the New York Times tout…
Can A Restaurant Own Its Employees’ Tips?
Many have heard of the recently reported $5 million settlement reached in the case against…
Why Operating Agreements Are Critical When Forming A Colorado LLC
As a Colorado business lawyer, I often find that starting a business with friends can be…
Do You Own Your Employees’s Twitter Accounts? And Why This Matters
In PhoneDog v. Kravtitz, a case proceeding in the US District Court of Northern California between…
10th Circuit: Discrimination Lawsuit Must Contain More Than Conclusory Allegations
In Colorado employment lawyer news, Khalik v. United Air Lines (10th Cir. Feb. 6, 2012) involved a…
Is A “Benefit Corporation” The Right Fit For Your Company?
As a Colorado business attorney, there is a lot of discussion lately about a new…
FDA Takes An Interest In Nanotechnology
On June 9, 2011, the FDA issued a draft guidance on the applications of nanotechnology in FDA…
If A Wine Bottle Breaks While Opening, Is There A Product Liability Claim?
While opening a bottle of wine recently, I struggled with a cork that was just…
German Authorities: Insufficient Information Linking Nanotechnology to Cancer — However, Findings “Should Be Taken Seriously”
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Will Nanotechnology Be The “New Asbestos”?
Nanotechnology litigation is not an “if,” but a “when”—so go the prognostications. And for good…
Supreme Court Rules “Statistically Insignificant Information” Can Still Be “Material Information”
The Supreme Court Ruled 9-0 in favor of the investors in Matrixx Initiatives v. Siracusano (March 22,…
The Reasonable Expectations Doctrine in Contract Interpretation
Most cases involving the reasonable expectations doctrine arise in one or more of three basic…
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