A D I F F E R E N T A P P R O A C H

Saxton & Stump’s team of legal advisors and partners understands your business and the highly regulated nature of the alcohol industry. We recognize the challenges you face and provide creative solutions to protect your interests and help you reach your strategic goals.

Licensing, Permits & Compliance We are well-acquainted with laws regulating the alcohol industry at the local, state and federal levels and can provide legal advice on matters such as:

f Pre-application strategy and prequalification analysis f Liquor license applications and renewals f Purchase and transfer of liquor licenses f Additional permits and privileges for licensees f Health, safety and occupational permits f Distribution contracts with licensed wholesalers

f Import agreements, taxation and recordkeeping

Enforcement Actions & Claims ResolutionOur attorneys are experienced in defending claims before the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) and in state and federal court:

f Liquor license violation notices and citations f Defense of nuisance bar allegations f Non-renewal actions f Health and safety issues f License application denials f Dram Shop liability claims (serving alcohol to underage or visibly intoxicated persons)

Who We Serve f Bars

f Beverage Retailers

f Breweries

f Distilleries

f Distributors

f Hotels

f Music and Entertainment Venues

f Private Clubs

f Restaurants

f Wineries

Client-FocusedOur Liquor Licensing and

Alcohol team is immersed

in the industry and stays

updated on the latest

regulatory changes. We

invest in learning about you

and your business and will

support you, engage you

and listen to you. We are

committed to developing

individualized solutions to

meet your unique needs.

Liquor Licensing and Alcohol Law

S E R V I C E O V E R V I E W

saxtonstump.com

LANCASTER280 Granite Run Dr. Suite 300Lancaster, PA 17601717-556-1000

HARRISBURG4250 Crums Mill Rd. Suite 201Harrisburg, PA 17112717-216-5505

MALVERN100 Deerfield Ln. Suite 240Malvern, PA 19355484-328-8500

Full-Service Team Saxton & Stump is a multi-disciplinary law firm, which allows our clients to leverage attorneys and consultants who are well-versed in their respective focus areas. We seamlessly coordinate across practice groups which allows us to provide comprehensive and team-oriented services to accommodate all our clients’ legal needs:

f Business and Corporate We assist with general business matters, forming a new business, business succession planning, financing, governance documents and contract reviews. Our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) attorneys can also assist with the purchase and sale of businesses and their assets.

f Intellectual Property To protect your brand, our Intellectual Property attorneys work on franchising, trademarks, copyrights, alcoholic beverage recipes and trade secrets and can provide legal advice on marketing, advertising, social media and other promotional activities.

f Real Estate Our attorneys advise clients on purchases, leasing, zoning and negotiations with neighborhood and civic associations, as well as transfers, commercial lending, banking and finance and tax-related matters.

f Construction Law We provide legal guidance on project planning, contract negotiation and construction dispute resolutions.

f Labor and Employment To ensure compliance with federal and state law, we review employment agreements, non-compete contracts, employee handbooks and human resources policies and procedures. We are familiar with issues related to Department of Labor (DoL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and compliance.

A D I F F E R E N T A P P R O A C HSaxton & Stump provides solutions for complex legal issues and partners with clients to create a roadmap for their success. We are committed to empowering clients by delivering five-star service and results-focused advice.

Kenneth J. McDermott, Esq. Senior Counsel

717.941.1211 kjm@saxtonstump.com @PA_Alcohol_Law

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