Hospitality Law

Manhattan To-Go Café Hit with Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit ‘Essen, a to-go café with locations in Hell’s Kitchen, the Financial District and Midtown, has been sued in federal court for allegedly failing to comply with state and federal laws regarding employee compensation.  This...

The word “healthy” on a food product can have a magnetizing effect on consumers, especially in a metropolis as health-conscious as New York City. Yet, the alluring label of “healthy” should not be used lightly by food distributors. The KIND company, a successful New York...

Your business is buzzing, you’re working 90 hour weeks and everything is going well.  You can’t believe how the neighborhood has grown up around you and patrons and waiting in line to get in on Tuesday nights.  Lucky for you, your rent is manageable, and...

Thank you for visiting our new website.  We will be posting news affecting the restaurant, bar, nightclub and food industries on a regular basis.  You can expect posts covering the latest rules and regulations from the New York State Liquor Authority, New York City Department...

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