What Are the Strategic Objectives of Mergers and Acquisitions? Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pathways for companies to attain various objectives by coming together on roughly equal terms and amalgamating into one legal entity. The decision is usually mutual between the two parties, enabling them to enjoy more significant economies of scale while enhancing market…
Essential Information About Liquor Licensing When considering establishing any type of business that will potentially sell alcohol, understanding the nuances of liquor law and the licensing process is a key step to ensure you avoid costly mistakes. At the state level, Nevada’s Department of Taxation oversees liquor licensing. Still, local municipalities set specific rules that…
The Nevada legislature recently enacted AB 181 which prohibits employers from requiring an employee to be physically present at his or her place of work in order to inform his or her employer that (i) he or she is sick; or (ii) he or she has sustained an injury that is not work-related and cannot…
Matt Saltzman, a lawyer based in Las Vegas. Matt discusses the unique practice areas of his firm, including business licensing, liquor licensing, and financial services. He also shares his experience of building a law practice from scratch in a new and growing city. Matt emphasizes the importance of taking calculated risks and explains how he attracts…
Bars have long faced a dilemma in unincorporated Clark County, Nevada. They must either apply for a tavern license, which is subject to various location restrictions, or apply for a supper club license, which is subject to substantial regulatory requirements, such as the need to ensure that food sales make up at least 50% of…
Beginning on October 1, 2023, all Nevada wineries will have the ability to open up one additional location to sell wine at retail or serve by the glass pursuant to Senate Bill 259. This comes with one caveat, if less than 25% of the wine is produced, aged, or blended from fruit grown or honey…
The City of Las Vegas is continuing to incentivize its burgeoning “Brewery Row,” located primarily within its downtown Arts District, by waiving the City’s $5,000 application fee associated with obtaining a liquor license. There are now six breweries and taprooms along with many restaurants, art galleries, other nightlife activities, and more in Brewery Row. This…
On April 4, 2023, the Clark County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) discussed three liquor related potential amendments: (1) to restrict where package liquor licensees may display liquor; (2) to allow apartment complexes to operate beer gardens for its residents and guests; and (3) to allow deliveries of alcoholic beverages by retail liquors stories and…
What is the legal drinking age in Las Vegas Nevada? Generally, under Nevada law, any person, including a business and its employees, who knowingly sells or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 (a “minor”) is guilty of a misdemeanor. Local jurisdictions also establish penalties for businesses that allow minors into certain areas…
On November 15, 2022, the Board of Clark County Commissioners (the “Board”) discussed a possible amendment of the Clark County liquor code to require certain package liquor licensees to establish plans to prevent access to liquor by minors and/or to require liquor to be stored in an enclosed and/or isolated area within the store. This…
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