On February 4, 2020, a bill that would allow "corkage" in Colorado (allowing consumers to bring wine into restaurants) was introduced to the Colorado Senate - and just eight days later, was unanimously (5-0) killed in committee. The full text of…
When considering purchasing an establishment with a Colorado liquor license, such as a restaurant or retail liquor store, it is important to understand - before you buy - what you must do to transfer the liquor license. In Colorado, liquor licenses are…
As we now enter the longest U.S. Government shutdown in history, we are being asked constantly by our alcohol clients how the shutdown is affecting breweries, wineries and distilleries. The answer is that the U.S. Government shutdown has caused, and…
All Colorado liquor licensed establishments are subject to a Colorado underage "sting" or "compliance check" by the state and local liquor enforcement authorities. In order to pass the sting, responsible alcohol service is critical. Local and Colorado state authorities regularly conduct…
On September 28, 2018, a federal court in Michigan held unconstitutional a state law prohibit out-of-state wine retailers from shipping wine to Michigan residents on the one hand, and permit in-state retailers to ship to Michigan residents on the other. …
Mike Laszlo was recently interviewed by the Daily Camera about the realities of a tavern liquor license in Boulder, Colorado. "A tavern license allows an establishment to serve beer, wine and hard alcohol without needing to make a certain percentage…
We often see a company (corporations or limited liability companies (LLC)) attempt to proceed pro se (represent itself) in lawsuits in the Colorado courts. Almost every time, the judge will order the company to obtain counsel or face a default…
Buying and selling a brewery requires both the buyer and the seller to plan ahead and cooperate through the transfer. Brewery Purchase - Stock Purchase or Asset Purchase? In an Asset Purchase transaction, only the assets of the brewery that are specifically identified…
Boulder Liquor License Lawyers of LaszloLaw Offer Some Initial Considerations Applying for a Boulder Liquor License is a serious process and requires attention to detail. The Boulder liquor license lawyers at LaszloLaw see many common misunderstandings and mistakes by those…
Craft Breweries Must Protect Their Trademarks Craft breweries must pay extra attention to protecting their trademarks by carefully choosing names and logos for their breweries and beers. As Colorado Craft Beer Lawyers, we’ve seen this quite a bit lately, with so many craft…