Our practice focuses on beverage and alcohol regulatory and compliance issues throughout the State of Illinois. We help clients identify their needs, develop a road map to accomplish their goals, and work towards the best possible outcome.
We identify not only the issues facing your business, but also any future challenges you may have. We work to avoid any problems that may come up down the line.
We will guide you through every step of complex licensing regulations at each level:
Local
Drafting and Filing Local Liquor License
Applications or Renewals for all classes of local Liquor License
Reviewing Local Liquor Regulations for License
Eligibility Issues and Assist in Finding a Local
Municipality with the appropriate license class for your business
Resolving Account Holds placed by local or state agencies
Litigating License Denial or Disciplinary Hearings
Evaluating License Eligibility Issues in relation to merger activity and other eligibility issues
Consulting on Licensing Issues related to Business Transfers and securing licenses in connection with such transactions
Assisting with Public Use Permits, Business Licenses, and other licenses and permits associated with your Liquor License.
Researching Moratorium Issues and Working with City Councils/Village Boards to remove such Moratoriums
Dealing with Public Notice requirements for Liquor Licenses
Dealing with Public Opposition to Liquor License Applications
Attend and Present at local meetings with Village Boards, City Councils and local Committees related to Liquor Licensing requirements
Work with relevant local Alderman/Councilmen/Trustees related to liquor licensing
Advise Clients on how to avoid violations at the Local Level
Changes of Owners/Officer reporting
Drafting Local Ordinance Amendments
State
Drafting and filing State Liquor License Applications or Renewals for all license classes such as:
Manufacturers Licenses
Resolving Account Holds placed by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Resolving Account Holds placed by the Illinois Department of Revenue
Litigating License Denial or Disciplinary Hearings
Appeals to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Administrative Review Actions appealing to the Circuit Courts of Illinois
Appeals in the Illinois Appellate Courts
Evaluation and Clearance of Marketing Proposals to ensure compliance with State regulations
Franchise Termination Issues
Evaluating License Eligibility Issues in relation to merger activity and other eligibility issues
Consulting on Licensing Issues related to Business Transfers and securing licenses in connection with such transactions
Advise clients on how to avoid violations at the State level
Change of Officer/Owner Reporting to the Department of Revenue and Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Federal
TTB Notices,Permits and Registrations for:
-Manufacturers including:
- Breweries
- Wineries
- Distilleries
-Importers
-Wholesalers
-Exporters
-Retailers
TTB Label Approval
Federal Rehabilitation Issues/Hearings
Evaluating Proposals/Marketing for TTB Compliance
TTB Amendments such as Owner/Officer changes