F. Michael Ayaz

If you're opening a smoke shop, convenience store, gas station, or liquor store anywhere from San Diego to Sacramento, you've probably already asked yourself: how…

Those in the alcohol business may wonder, “What does it mean to be ABC-certified?” While working in the alcohol industry, you’ll hear this question often.…

In the alcoholic beverage industry, servers are on the front lines of safety. With that in mind, the California legislature created the Responsible Beverage Service…

Many of our clients ask, "What are examples of alcohol control policies?" This is a common question asked by business owners, employees, patrons, and concerned…

Anyone who plans to open a business that serves alcohol, sells alcohol, or has anything to do with the manufacturing or distribution of alcohol should…

Can California ABC deny the renewal of an existing license? If you find yourself asking this question, one of the first steps to take is…

It is illegal to sell alcohol in California without possessing the appropriate permit from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. In addition to specific requirements…

Employees working full-time are likely to spend at least 40 hours of their week at their jobs. This amounts to over 2,000 hours every year.…

California citizens rely on their jobs to support themselves and their families. Without reliable employment, every facet of our community members’ lives could be negatively…

Both the hospitality and service industries involve environments where alcohol is served. This means compliance with California alcohol beverage control laws is critical to their…