Legal Liquor

January 13, 2023

Higher Prices in Pennsylvania and Liquor Law Reform in New Jersey

August 18, 2022

Giving Pennsylvanians a Second Chance: Ethics Investigation Spurs PALCB Changes in Limited-Release Lotteries

August 11, 2022

A Tip Sheet about Tips: What Employers Need to Know About the New Tipping Regulations in Pennsylvania

August 4, 2022

Play that Funky Music up to 75 Decibels: Pennsylvania Updates Laws Regarding Sound and Music Amplification

April 11, 2022

PLCB Bans CBD

February 18, 2022

PLCB's Power Grab Under CLA Stopped

January 20, 2022

PLCB Approves Sales of CBD Products

November 18, 2021

Pandemic-Driven Amendments to Liquor Code Truly Novel

May 5, 2021

Make Memorial Day Plans! Pennsylvania COVID Restrictions to Be Lifted

March 17, 2021

Some Hospitality Restrictions to Be Lifted in Pennsylvania, but Occupancy Restrictions Remain for All

March 3, 2021

Philly Special Restaurant Reopening Rules

March 1, 2021

Impacts of COVID-19 Violations on Liquor Licenses in Pennsylvania

December 11, 2020

Pennsylvania’s COVID Christmas Closure 2020

September 17, 2020

Pennsylvania COVID-19 Restaurant Restrictions Remain Fluid

September 11, 2020

One Step Forward, One Step Back: PA Gov Dances Around COVID Rules for Restaurants

August 3, 2020

COVID-19 Brings Consumer Convenience to Pennsylvania

July 23, 2020

New PLCB Guidance on Governor Wolf’s “Meal” Requirement Leaves Much to the Imagination

July 16, 2020

“I Thought Groundhog Day Was in February?” Pennsylvania Governor Rewinds Clock Restricting the Operations of Bars and Restaurants to Mitigate the Spread of the Coronavirus

June 29, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Issues Additional Updated Guidance for Hospitality Businesses Conducting In-Person Service (Second Update)

June 11, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Issues Updated Guidance for Hospitality Businesses Conducting In-Person Service

June 1, 2020

Critical Compliance Tips from Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Guidance for On-Premise Sales During COVID-19 Crisis

May 28, 2020

Pennsylvania to Permit Outdoor Dining on June 5 in Yellow Phase Counties and Issues Guidance for Dine-In Service for Green Phase Counties on May 29

May 21, 2020

Governor Wolf Signs Bill to Allow Mixed Drinks To-Go for Restaurant and Hotel Licensees

May 8, 2020

Pennsylvania Taproom and Restaurant Guide to Reopening

April 29, 2020

“Governor, Can I Take Your Order?” - Pennsylvania House Votes to Allow Mixed Drinks To-Go but Will Governor Make It Law?

March 19, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Advisory Notice: Breaking Down the Latest Guidance From the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

March 18, 2020

How to Help Your Employees Amid Coronavirus (COVID-19) Shutdowns

March 17, 2020

Brewery Operations Can Remain Open: A Coronavirus Update

March 16, 2020

Grocery and Convenience Stores’ Beer and Wine Sales: A Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Survival Kit for Breweries and Restaurants

March 3, 2020

Ted Zeller In the News: New Craft Beverage Tastes Run Afoul of Distribution Laws

February 20, 2020

Alcoholic Cider and Fermented Fruit Beverages – The Conflict Between Federal and Pennsylvania Law

February 6, 2020

Ted Zeller in the News: State of Craft Beer in PA: How Long Before the Suds Explosion Goes Flat?

January 28, 2020

Ted Zeller in the News: Brewers Get a Reprieve With Excise Tax Extension

January 23, 2020

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Announces Tenth Zombie Restaurant Liquor License Auction

January 7, 2020

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Tackles Wine Slushie Sales by Restaurant Licensees

June 18, 2019

Skill Games a Real Gamble

November 13, 2018

Pennsylvania New Distributor Packages, Slushies, and Food Health Safety Considerations

November 6, 2018

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Seventh Restaurant License Auction: Winners and Losers

October 9, 2018

Beer and Pizza? Yes. Wine and Pizza? No. Home Delivery of Wine Practically Impossible for Restaurant Licensees Under Liquor Code

October 5, 2018

Malt Beverage Slushies: New Sales Privilege for Distributors or a Loose Definition of Growler?

September 24, 2018

I’m Exempt from COLA Registration and Only Sell My Product in My State - Am I Exempt from Formula Approval?

September 20, 2018

Do You Want to Sell a Martini at Your Brewery, Winery, or Distillery in Pennsylvania? The Vermouth and Other Alcoholic Mixers Must be Made in Pennsylvania

August 22, 2018

Surprise - Your Liquor License Can Be Suspended

August 10, 2018

Pennsylvania's Sales Tax Money Grab on Breweries

November 8, 2017

How Can a Brewery Produce Hard Cider? – Part 2: COLAs, Standards of Fill and Pa.L.C.B. Brand Registration

March 9, 2017

Direct Sales to Consumers Exempt From Beer Franchise Laws?  Pa.L.C.B. Opines on Contract Brewing Arrangement Providing Beer to Couplet

January 20, 2017

Pa.L.C.B. Opinion Allows Brewery Storage Locations to Sell Wine and Spirits and More

January 5, 2017

PLCB+ and 2017 License Renewals

November 18, 2016

Has Pennsylvania’s New Liquor Legislation Made Brew Pub Licenses Obsolete?

September 1, 2016

RAMP Under Act 39 of 2016: Who is Required to Complete Server/Seller Training

May 18, 2016

Temporary Alcohol Permit Options in Pennsylvania