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Understanding the Stay of Civil Actions in California to Compel Arbitration

Staying Civil Actions in California: How to Compel Arbitration Effectively

Understanding the Legal Standards, Enforcement Challenges, and Strategic Value of Arbitration In California, the process of staying a civil action to compel arbitration is a critical aspect of the state’s legal framework, designed to promote efficient dispute resolution. This blog post explores the legal basis for such stays, the relevant case law, and the procedural nuances involved. The Legal Backbone:

Joe Rogoway July 14, 2025

Understanding a Motion for Summary Judgment in California Business Litigation.

Motion for Summary Judgment in California: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Disputes

Navigating the complexities of California civil litigation can be daunting, but understanding powerful procedural tools like the Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ” or “Motion”) is crucial for success. An MSJ offers a strategic pathway to resolve disputes efficiently, potentially avoiding the time and expense of a full trial. This comprehensive guide will delve into the legal standards, procedural intricacies, strategic

Joe Rogoway July 7, 2025

Rogoway Law Secures TTB Approval for Baga on American Wine Labels

For wineries looking to use Baga on their American wine labels, we have exciting news: Rogoway Law Group successfully petitioned the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to add Baga to the list of administratively approved grape variety names for American wines.3 What is Baga? Baga is a distinguished red wine grape variety from Portugal that is very

Joe Rogoway February 24, 2025

ABC Enforcement Actions, Penalties, And Appeals Before The Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

Legal Considerations for Enforcement Actions, Penalties, and Appeals before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board

Introduction California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC” or “Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control”) Licensees are subject to a range of enforcement actions for various statutory and regulatory violations. Indeed, one of the three pillars of the ABC mission statement is enforcement and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control engages in a variety of programs to “protect the public” by

Joe Rogoway February 11, 2023

TTB Wine Bottle Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) Requirments

Before any bottle of wine (inclusive of cider and mead) can be introduced into commerce in the United States, it must have an affixed label which has received either a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) or COLA Exemption from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

Joe Rogoway August 24, 2022

California Craft Brewery, Microbrewery, Tap Room Licenses

Licensing Considerations For California Craft Breweries, Microbreweries and Brewpubs

In 2021 craft beer accounted for over a quarter of the total U.S. beer sales. Underlying this affinity for craft beer are a variety of regulations and licensing requirements which govern the industry.

Joe Rogoway August 3, 2022

Petitioning the TTB for the Establishment of a New American Viticultural Area (AVA)

Establishing a New American Viticultural Area (AVA) by Petitioning the TTB

An individual or entity, including any industry member, or any person or entity on behalf of an industry member, may file a petition to establish a new American Viticultural Area (AVA).

Joe Rogoway July 18, 2022

Type 02, Type 17/20, and Type 85 Licensing Considerations for California Wineries

The California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control offers an extensive catalog of licensure and permitting options for wine industry businesses; this post highlights the ABC licenses most relevant to California wineries.

Joe Rogoway July 11, 2022

Lake County’s Revised Cannabis Ordinance Needs a Different Approach

Recently, a new draft MAUCRSA implementation cannabis ordinance (“Draft Cannabis Ordinance” or “Draft Ordinance”) was released by the County of Lake, California (the “County” or “Lake County”). Though the Draft Cannabis Ordinance is merely the first step in what will likely be a lengthy effort by Lake County staff, stakeholders, and the Lake County community at large to draft cannabis

Joe Rogoway June 16, 2022

The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), is perhaps the most significant legal regime impacting commercial cannabis activities in the State of California.

CEQA: State and Local Environmental Review in California’s Cannabis Industry

Solution: Local jurisdictions should conduct Programmatic Environmental Impact Reports (PEIRs) for their respective permitting programs, then, ministerially permit all commercial cannabis activities including cultivation.

Joe Rogoway June 10, 2022

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