The Tennessee ABC lost an administrative hearing for a sale to minor sting at Lookout Winery near Chattanooga. A copy of the winery's proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law is attached.

The FAA has introduced a new regulatory pathway under Section 927 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, offering drone operators an alternative to traditional exemptions through a streamlined waiver process.

Everyone in the restaurant and bar business knows you must have a liquor license to sell wine and spirits. It's a crime to sell liquor without a license.

From basic building restrictions to complex planned communities, Louisiana's legal framework has struggled to keep pace with evolving market demands and homeowner expectations.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 designates certain low-income community population census tracts as qualified opportunity zones and creates tax incentives for those with capital gains...

Earlier today, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.

We are hearing a popular question from restaurants, bars, hotels and venues these days. Does my liquor license or beer permit include the sale of THC infused beverages?

Board composition impacts the strategic direction, financial health, and overall performance of every enterprise.

There are more than 8 million employed veterans, or about one out of every 20 U.S. civilian workers (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many residents and businesses must exert extraordinary efforts to begin the recovery from the massive damage caused by the storm.

State-wide self-distribution in Tennessee began October 1, 2021 for brewers. Rob Pinson and yours truly prepared the following summary of this ground-breaking law.

A Texas federal court judge has thrown a Christmas curveball at FinCEN with less than one month remaining before the CTA deadline of Jan. 1, 2025.

More than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, we are all familiar with the ways in which it has impacted industry in the United States.

While the incoming administration has blanketed the news cycle with newly threatened tariffs against typical targets like China, and against neighboring allies like Canada and Mexico, the current administration has quietly continued its compliance efforts in areas such as forced labor and foreign investments.

With the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, importers of whole or component products from China should begin auditing their supply chains, purchase agreements, and all stages of production.

Federal banking regulators and FinCEN have issued new guidance clarifying what financial institutions can tell customers about suspicious activity without violating Bank Secrecy Act confidentiality rules. The Joint Statement addresses the long-standing tension between SAR confidentiality requirements and the need for transparent customer communications about account restrictions, closures, and transaction denials.

A federal court in New York has ruled that communications between a criminal defendant and a publicly available AI chatbot are not protected by attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine.

“Squalls out on the gulf stream, big storms comin’ soon,” sang the late, great Jimmy Buffett, who knew, as a coastal resident, the power of a great storm. While summer is known for long days and family getaways...

As technology continues to creep into all aspects of life, banks and financial institutions have grown to appreciate the acronym “KYC”: Know Your Customer.

Many companies conduct periodic self-audits concerning compliance with environmental regulations. While these internal reviews are useful in efforts to maintain regulatory compliance...