General Alcohol Update Archives

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OPEN A DISTILLERY IN ALABAMA?

Like many states, it seems that interest in opening and operating (lawful) distilleries in the state of Alabama is on...

August 1, 2025

As your distillery matures, you may consider taking on additional investment and capital to fund growth. Doing so may...

April 25, 2025

Buying wine at a grocery store in Tennessee has only been an option for a few years, but its impact has been enormous....

July 25, 2024

A Non-Resident Seller’s Permit is one of the most important permits for the alcoholic beverage business in Tennessee....

July 22, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is publishing a proposed rule (Non-Compete Clause Final Rule (ftc.gov) which...

May 8, 2024

2021 is finally here – may it be a bit kinder on humankind than its predecessor. As we head into the New Year, it is...

January 1, 2021

Here at Belcher Sykes Harrington, PLLC, we hope that you are responsibly “poppin’ bottles” this holiday season...

November 30, 2020

Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Mayor John Cooper has decided to revert the city back to a modified Phase 2....

July 15, 2020

Whether you agree or disagree with the policy decision to reopen a city during COVID may depend on what side of the bar...

May 8, 2020

If you are a hospitality business owner, you likely have employees that participate in the receipt of tips and/or tip...

March 13, 2020

CAN A WINERY THROW IN A THANKSGIVING TURKEY WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL FROM A GROCERY STORE?

November 21, 2019