Governor Wolf Orders All Law Offices To Close

Governor Wolf has ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses, including law offices, to close effective immediately. The governor’s order, remains in effect until further notice. The order allows “virtual or telework operations (e.g., work from home), so long as social distancing and other mitigation measures are followed in such operations.

We are all facing an unprecedented situation. As COVID-19 continues to spread, there’s nothing more important to us than the well-being of our clients. Pennsylvania Winery and Hospitality Lawyer has operated virtually for over a decade and we will continue to do so throughout these difficult times. Trust that you will be able to reach us so that we may continue to serve your legal, contract, or business needs that are important to your wine or hospitality business.

While these times are unprecedented and circumstances are fluid, we also know that they are temporary. We are inspired to see our people and community coming together. Please take care of yourselves, your family and the ones you love. We look forward to serving you.

Judy M. Young, Esq.

Principal, Pennsylvania Winery and Hospitality Lawyer

 

May Your Holiday Wishes Be Filled With Good Wine and Cheer!

Happy holidays and best wishes from the Law Offices of Judy M. Young, LLC. Its hard to believe its been almost eightchristmas-holiday-wallpaper years since the launch of Pennsylvania Winery and Hospitality Lawyer. Its been a real joy and a blessing to serve the needs of the Pennsylvania wine and hospitality community. As 2015 approaches, we look forward to serving your future legal needs. We hope your new year is filled with good health, happiness, and cheer.

New Jersey Bars And Restaurants Under Investigation For Dishonest Alcohol Practices

New Jersey State Officials are now investigation complaints about mis-labeled drinks used to scam bar and restaurant liquor customers. Samples taken indicate that the liquor sold was not the brand ordered. Dishonest practices used to increase profits have certainly put the owner’s liquor licenses up for suspension and or revocation as per the state’s Alcohol Beverage Commission. For more on these despicable practices see:

New Jersey Wineries Enjoy Direct Shipping

As the holiday season approaches, residents of New Jersey can not enjoy locally produced wine and have them shipped directly to their home. Governor Chris Christie signed into law this past spring, new legislation making New Jersey the thirty-ninth state to allow New Jersey wineries to ship directly to its customers. Out of state wineries may also seek a permit to ship to New Jersey customers as well. For more read: N.J. Wineries Enjoy Direct Shipping To Customers This Holiday Season.

Direct Wine Shipping Gains New Life In New Jersey

It appears New Jersey wineries are actively working with state legislators to enact legislation that may soon open the doors for wine shipping by both in and out of state wineries. The direct shipping bill SB766 which passed the state Senate in 2010 is expected to be fast tracked along with companion bill AB1702. For more on this topic read Wine Spectators’s: Direct Shipping Coming Soon To New Jersey?

Pennsylvania’s Winery Neighbors In The Garden State Are Beginning To Flourish.

Pennsylvania’s neighbors in the Garden State of New Jersey have recently begun to emerge as wine producers. With 39 wineries and eight more waiting for licenses, wine production in the state has improved dramatically in recent years. Thus, I look forward to including more posts on New Jersey’s winery/hospitality industry and to address their future legal needs as well. Meanwhile, for a closer look at New Jersey’s growing wine industry your may enjoy reading the Press of Atlantic City’s: A Growing Industry Gets Better With Age

New Jersey Implements New Tasting Law Effective May 1, 2010

The State of New Jersey’s Division of Alcohol Bureau Control has recently announced new legislation to take effect on May 1, 2010 that in effect changes its existing law related to wine tastings. The new legislation modifies existing law regarding size, sampling, events and media advertising related to tastings. To learn more on this new statutory ruling read here: NJ Special Ruling Regarding 2010 Statutory Change To Tasting Law.