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IRS Ruling is a Game-Changer for Some Restaurants and Bars
Automatic gratuities (typically 18%) take away the customer’s discretion in choosing whether and/or how much to tip the server. The …
Tax Implications of Your Tipping Policy
The IRS’ recent ruling on automatic gratuities will bring restaurants and bars under greater scrutiny in reporting their tips. Increased …
Each Bad Review Costs You 30 New Customers
In the social media age, customers are more selective about where they eat and are more inclined to share their …
International Trademark and Service Mark Classifications of Goods and Services
When you register a trademark on the federal register, you are given priority rights to the name or logo within …
Rochester Fast-Food Workers Strike and Protest for Higher Pay
Rochester is among the 100 cities across the nation seeing fast-food worker strikes and marches. These low-paid workers are advocating …
Court Allows Restaurants and Bars to Charge a Credit Card Surcharge
A federal judge has ruled that a New York State law that bans merchants from imposing surcharges on customers who …
If you try to Save Money with Deception, you’ll end up Trying to Save your Reputation.
Reputation is everything. Japan, like the United States, is a “foodie nation”. Self-proclaimed “foodies” seek out the best food experiences, …
Wine Spectator Top 100 Reveals Affordable “Best Kept Secrets”
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list. The 2013 Top 100 includes wines from 13 …
Is Attorney Certification Still Worthwhile?
The State Liquor Authority announced on November 5, 2013, that it will continue to provide an incentive to attorneys and …