COVID-19 Impact on Alcohol Sales

COVID-19 Impact on Alcohol Sales JDSupra Written by Erin Cowan Mosley, Nexsen Pruet, PLLC March 23, 2020 Delivery of alcohol is an important topic in NC in light of the recent mandate against in-service dining and restrictions on gatherings of more than 100 people. We have had numerous calls from our clients about selling alcohol […]

Does alcohol weaken the immune system? Yes, if you drink too much

Does alcohol weaken the immune system? Yes, if you drink too much Insider By Madeleine Burry  March 23, 2020 The immune system is how your body defends itself from infections — like harmful bacteria and viruses — and prevents you from getting sick. But just like a muscle, the immune system can become weak and […]

Canada:  Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic

Canada:  Why liquor stores are an essential service amid the coronavirus pandemic Global News By Rachael D’Amore March 24, 2020 The Ontario government’s inclusion of liquor stores as an essential service permitted to stay open in the time of coronavirus set off a firestorm online. Many questioned why alcohol sales would be allowed to continue amid a […]

MD:  Why Maryland is keeping the liquor flowing as an ‘essential’ business during the coronavirus crisis

MD:  Why Maryland is keeping the liquor flowing as an ‘essential’ business during the coronavirus crisis Montgomery County alcoholic beverage regulators are backing down on locally prohibiting bars and restaurants from delivering mixed drinks and hard liquor. WUSA 9 Author: Scott Broom March 24, 2020 BETHESDA, Md. — Montgomery County alcohol beverage regulators are backing down […]

Bar changing business strategy to “Booze Cruise”

Bar changing business strategy to “Booze Cruise” KETV By Christian Folsom March 22, 2020 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The coronavirus pandemic has forced restaurants and bars to get creative or face the reality of closing their doors for the foreseeable future. Barley’s Bar and Grill in downtown Council Bluffs decided on the former, choosing to bring […]

Americans Are Stocking Up on ‘Comfort Booze’

Americans Are Stocking Up on ‘Comfort Booze’ Ironically, that includes Corona beer. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/ By Kara Newman March 21, 2020 As government officials have closed bars and restaurants over the past week in an effort to reduce population density in public spaces and help stem the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, sales at liquor stores […]

A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE

A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 20th March, 2020 An illicit black market for alcohol could emerge in the US if more states follow Pennsylvania’s lead and close liquor stores across the country. Could a black market for booze emerge in the US if […]

A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE

A BLACK MARKET FOR BOOZE COULD EMERGE IN THE US IF LIQUOR STORES CLOSE Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Lucy Shaw 20th March, 2020 An illicit black market for alcohol could emerge in the US if more states follow Pennsylvania’s lead and close liquor stores across the country. Could a black market for booze emerge in the US if […]