Joe Hand Promotions, UFC’s exclusive commercial TV distributor, has filed over 60 lawsuits against Connecticut businesses, accusing them of illegally broadcasting UFC pay-per-view events without purchasing the required commercial sublicenses. These businesses include bars, restaurants, and lounges like Gentlemen’s Aroma Cigar & Lounge in Wethersfield. Gentlemen’s Aroma Cigar & Lounge in Wethersfield is facing a […]
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More Defenses to TV Signal Piracy Lawsuits
In the lively atmosphere of a bar, broadcasting major sports events, such as boxing matches or pay-per-view fights, can be a big draw for patrons. However, this can sometimes lead to legal challenges if the proper licenses aren’t obtained. Bars and restaurants are increasingly finding themselves in hot water, facing lawsuits for TV signal theft—an […]
Read more...Can Commercial Landlords and Tenants succeed in opposing the NYC Street-Vendor Free-for-All Law?
Following a viral online video of NYC sanitation workers throwing away fresh fruits and vegetables confiscated from a Bronx street vendor with no license, support has surged for a state bill intended to lift nearly all limits on street vending in NYC. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jessica Ramos, would remove limits on street vending […]
Read more...Liquor License Seminar For Accountants
Glenn Wright of the Wright Law Firm, PC will be teaching a Liquor License seminar for the New York Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) on June 30th, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Credits: 1 Specialized Knowledge (NYSED) / Specialized Knowledge (NASBA) credit Course Code: 20165600 Course Format: NYSSCPA Committee CPE Session Developer: Foundation for Accounting Education […]
Read more...Restaurant Compliance Seminar Sponsored by Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce
I will be a panelist at a restaurant compliance seminar on May 27th. I will primarily discuss liquor license violations and how restaurant and bar owners can prevent missteps and protect their most valuable asset – their liquor license. Restivo Restaurant 209 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 May 27th- 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Read more...When to Surrender Liquor Licenses
On May 28, 2014, a former bookkeeper of Tres Amici Inc., doing business as “La Bella Vita,” a restaurant in Ozone Park, Queens, was arrested for forging a New York State liquor license. Investigators from the New York State Liquor Authority’s enforcement bureau learned that La Bella Vita’s liquor license had been altered to show […]
Read more...Citi Field Ballpark Beef Ends With Kosher Vendor Striking Out
One of the Mets’ most recent victories was not on the field but in the courtroom. Unfortunately, as our New York City restaurant attorneys understand, it came at a major league loss to a kosher foods vendor, which had sued the stadium owners and organizers for a significant hit to profits. It started back in […]
Read more...NYC Sidewalk Cafes Capture City Attention for Zoning Violations
Many urban restaurateurs have latched onto the popular concept of the sidewalk cafe, offering street side seating for customers to sip their lattes or dine al fresco as they watch the masses pass. But the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs isn’t quite so laissez-faire about the whole thing. Our Manhattan restaurant lawyers have […]
Read more...NYC Restaurant Sales Bolstered by Mall Locations
There is a widespread misconception that the American mall is dead. Sure, the advent of online shopping has somewhat altered many business models and has even shuttered some storefront retail locations. However, our New York City restaurant lawyers know that if prospective restaurateurs are interested in making it, they will not blow off the mall […]
Read more...NYC: New Procedures for Place of Assembly Permits for Restaurants
New York City officials have announced there will be changes to procedures for a place of assembly permits for restaurants, which will impact both new and existing businesses and other organizations. Our New York City restaurant lawyers understand that the changes, termed Local Law 2 of 2013, will become effective as of May 7, 2013. […]
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