“It’s the summer of no parties" Colorado Governor Polis said on July 21, 2020 while explaining that Colorado will order a 10 p.m. "last call" for alcohol for the next 30 days (unless extended by further order). Under Colorado's Last…
For small businesses, the highlight of the available relief under the CARES Act is what is called the "Paycheck Protection Program." On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security - the "CARES Act" - became law and is…
As your business awaits the opening bell for Banks and Lenders to begin accepting Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications, it is important to consider the business implications of taking the loan (Get the PPP Application here). Here are a few…
Today, the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division (LED) issued BULLETIN 20-03 providing "Guidance Regarding LED Response to COVID-19" - and clarification and other information regarding the Governors emergency orders regarding to-go and delivery liquor sales. The Colorado LED also issued COLORADO REGULATION 47-1101…
On April 3, the U.S. Treasury released the updated Paycheck Protection Program Application. You can download the PPP Application HERE. The PPP Application is very straight forward. If you plan to apply for a PPP loan, we suggest working through this Application and…
Colorado Executive Order Temporary Suspension of Enforcement on On-Premise Retail Licensees and Breweries to Sell, Deliver Alcohol or Provide Alcohol for Takeout On March 20, 2020, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020…
Colorado alcohol delivery is limited to certain Colorado liquor licensed retailers. A retailer licensed pursuant to C.R.S. 44-3-409 (Retail liquor store license), 44-3-410 (Liquor-licensed drugstore license), or subsection 44-4-107(1)(a) (fermented malt beverage license), may deliver alcohol beverages, so long as the retailer follows…
The City of Denver today issued an Order restricting the operation of restaurants and bars to carry-out or delivery only. With few exceptions, onsite consumption of food or alcohol is prohibited for 8 weeks, through May 11, 2020. This is…
In response to the devastating economic effects of Coronavirus related shutdowns and even cancellations, the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division ("LED") and TTB issued statements that they would permit alcohol suppliers to accept returns of alcohol products purchased for events cancelled due…
In the wine industry, it remains to be seen how coronavirus will impact businesses domestically and internationally, and the extent to which "force majeure clauses" in contracts may provide relief to impacted businesses. With much of Italy currently on "lockdown,"…