Suppliers and wholesalers often seek sponsorship opportunities at large venues such as stadiums, arenas, concert halls, golf and tennis tournaments and racetracks. In most instances there are also retail licenses associated with these venues. Because federal and state tied-house laws forbid suppliers and wholesalers from giving anything of value to a retailer, it is essential that both the sponsor and the venue understand the relationship between sponsorship opportunities and tied-house restrictions. The Danow Group is available to assist suppliers, wholesalers and large venues who seek to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities without violating the law.
The following is a summary of the advisory the SLA adopted in September of 2026. 1. Charitable Donation References on Brand Labels (2026 Advisory) Please bear in mind that while it is not in the Advisory, under New York Law Businesses engaged in cause advertising are classified as commercial co-venturers and are subject to mandatory […]
The Personnel Records Law taking effect November 8, 2026 is a New York State law. It was enacted as L.2026, c. 293, and adds a new Section 210-b to the New York Labor Law N.Y. Lab. Law § 210-b (McKinney). Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill (S3460) on September 9, 2026, and it takes effect […]
Suppliers and wholesalers should have a written distributor agreement. Before entering into such an agreement, both parties should check the applicable law and rules of each state in the proposed territory. Some states have franchise laws that make it difficult to cancel or curtail such an agreement. In addition, there may be laws that limit […]