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Oct
16

California ABC provides additional Covid guidance on virtual events and charitable promotions

The California ABC recently issued its 6th Notice of Regulatory Relief, which (1) embraces supplier and retailer virtual events and
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Sep
02

Hot Topics for Alcohol Delivery 2020

Consumers have changed how they purchase alcohol in 2020, skyrocketing home delivery demand. In response to changing retail demand, alcohol
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Aug
31

California Reopening Roadmap is Now a Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Just when I was enjoying the road trip metaphor, Governor Newsom releases the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” starting August
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Jul
15

The Hospitality Reopening Roadmap to Success

When we look back on this Covid age of wonder, we will hopefully compliment ourselves on adapting to quickly changing
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Jul
06

Salads Not A Meal in California, Says ABC

In the argument between meat-eaters and health nuts about whether salads are a meal, California produce lovers thought they had
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May
21

Part 1: Legal FAQs on Reopening CA Restaurants, Brewpubs, Bars and Tasting Rooms

As California begins the process of easing up on its March 19 Stay-at-Home Order (Order; FAQ Directives), there are a
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Apr
30

Frequently Asked Questions about ABC’s Guidance on Virtual Wine Tastings

The California ABC has issued so many Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates that it’s hard to keep them all straight. Their
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Apr
06

ABC Keeps California Hospitality Industry Essential

As someone who works with both the alcohol and cannabis industries, with a volunteer stint as a first responder, I
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Apr
01

Promotions Compliance: Balancing Risk and Reward

During the age of Corona, with people staying in place (if they are lucky), restaurants and bars closed, and stores
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Apr
03

Decoding the BCC’s Guidance on Commercial Cannabis Activity.

Since the release of the final regulations from the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”), the California cannabis industry has been
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