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DP&F to Host 11/1 Town Hall Meeting in Napa on Wildfire Legal Issues

Residents, business owners and community members affected by the Santa Rosa, Napa, Sonoma and Calistoga wildfires are encouraged to attend an Informational Town Hall meeting this coming Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Silverado Country Club in Napa. Sponsored by Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty, the meeting is intended to serve as a resource for wildfire […]

Governor Signs Executive Order Granting Some Relief to Licensees Affected by Fires

Yesterday, the Governor signed an Executive Order that could provide some relief to alcohol beverage licensees whose premises were damaged or destroyed by the recent fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties. The California ABC Act typically allows alcohol beverage licensees whose premises have been destroyed as a result of fire or other causes to temporarily […]

TTB and County of Napa Info for Businesses Affected by Wildfires

Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors who are dealing with damage and destruction caused by the California fires.  Although there are certainly more pressing concerns, we wanted to provide some information that may prove useful in the days and weeks ahead. TTB Information The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax […]

Napa and Sonoma County Fires: Employer Resources and Obligations

In light of the devastating fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties, employers should be aware of some available resources and other obligations required by law. We have compiled some information regarding available benefits, employee pay, leaves, and other information Napa and Sonoma County employers may find useful, below. Unemployment Benefits Available   Disaster Unemployment Assistance […]

Northern California Fires and DP&F Operations

With the fires in Sonoma and Napa Counties still burning, we want to extend our best wishes to all our neighbors going through this difficult time.  We hope this message finds you, your families, and your coworkers safe. Our Napa office will partially reopen on Tuesday, October 10.  Our Santa Rosa office will remain closed […]