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New York Issues Survey re Proposed “At Rest” Legislation

The New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) has asked state wholesalers to fill out a survey related to the potential impact of proposed “at rest” legislation. At rest legislation (New York Bill S3849-2013) would require any alcohol beverage delivered to a New York restaurant or retailer to go through a warehouse located within the state […]

Disruptive Technologies: The Internet and Wine

Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty attorney John Trinidad recently gave a presentation at the University of California-Berkeley School of Law on the impact of the Internet on the regulations that govern the wine industry.  You can download a copy of Mr. Trinidad’s presentation here. During his presentation, Mr. Trinidad provided an overview of how the spread of e-commerce […]

An Employer Primer on the Affordable Care Act

Many employers remain confused about their obligations under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). We prepared a primer on the ACA for employers to help clarify some of the applicable ACA provisions. To access the primer, click here. For more detailed questions, employers should contact their legal counsel or Jennifer Phillips at [email protected]. Copyright Dickenson Peatman […]

International Wine Law Conference Wraps Up in Vienna

The annual meeting of the International Wine Law Association wrapped up today in Vienna, Austria. The two day meeting featured speakers from Europe, South America, North America and Australia. Topics covered included wine law developments in up and coming wine markets, geographical indications, advertising restrictions for wine, use of expert testimony in litigation, how government […]

Exporting Wine to China Seminar Report – Part I

Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty attorney Katja Loeffelholz, a registered attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, recently presented at The Seminar Group’s “Exporting Wine to  China” program on “Protecting Intellectual Property.”   China represents the single largest growth opportunity for wine producing countries around the world.   China is a brand driven market.  So what are […]

What all Employers Need to Know about the New Unfair Immigration-Related Practices Laws in California

As of January 1, 2014, laws addressing unfair immigration-related practices go into effect.  The laws are broad and far reaching and portions involve all employers, not just employers with immigrant workers.  While the bulk of the new legislation deals with unfair immigration-related practices, Labor Code 1102.5, California’s whistleblower statute, was also amended to expand the types of […]