Runco & Proffitt

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Super Lawyers Recognizes Robert Runco as a 2019 Rising Star

Runco & Proffitt, P.C. is excited to announce that Robert Runco has been named a 2019 Super Lawyer Rising Star for the state of Colorado. Each year, less than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each state receive this honor from Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a service rating outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas that hold a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The designation is a comprehensive and diverse listing of attorneys resulting from statewide surveys

Robert C. Runco to Present at Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream

Robert C. Runco will be one of the featured coaches at the upcoming Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Speed Coaching session in Denver, CO on July 25, 2019. He will be there to discuss the legal aspects surrounding small businesses in the food, beverage, and craft brewing industries, as well as licensing requirements in the hospitality industry. If you are a small business owner or operator in the area, you can sign up for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/samuel-adams-brewing-the-american-dream-speed-coaching-denver-tickets-61573122868

Brian Proffitt Attends 2019 AAIAC Conference in Savannah, GA

Colorado liquor license attorney Brian Proffitt attended this year’s Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants annual conference in Savannah, GA. The conference is the cumulation of the years’ work of our member liquor professionals across the United States and Canada. This invitation-only group of outstanding professionals meets each year to discuss the alcohol beverage laws facing our industry and to mingle with those instrumental in drafting and interpreting these laws in an effort to help our clients obtain and maintain

2018 Year In Review

Runco & Proffitt brings on new partner, paralegal. 2018 was another exciting year at Runco & Proffitt. The law firm continued to grow as it services a larger part of Colorado’s alcohol beverage industry. In May, Brian Proffitt joined Runco Law as a new partner. This resulted in a change of the firm name to Runco & Proffitt. Not only did Mr. Proffitt’s addition add to the variety of clients serviced by the firm, Brian’s extensive experience in the realm of

Robert Runco Speaks at 2018 CCBS

The Colorado Brewers Guild held its 2nd Annual Colorado Craft Brewers Summit on Sunday and Monday in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alcohol licensing attorney Robert Runco, spoke during the Sunday portion of the event, providing a primer for Colorado brewers on the licensing basics facing each brewery and the common compliance issues they face. He also was on a panel with other representatives from the Colorado Brewers Guild discussing upcoming statutory and regulatory changes in the Colorado liquor industry.

2018 Legislative and Regulatory Update

2017 was a relatively quiet year on the legislative front for the Colorado liquor industry. While 2018 does not bring the same sweeping changes to the Colorado liquor industry that came in 2017, there are several modifications that businesses should understand. While the Colorado liquor industry continues to adjust to the current and prepare for the upcoming changes resulting from SB16-197, most legislative changes in 2017 came in the form of ensuring continuity between similar licenses. Legislation was passed that returned

OSHA Announces Increase in Brewery Inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently sent letters to breweries and other beverage manufacturers in the southern half of Colorado informing them of an increase in inspections. OSHA has stated that the inspections are the result of a perceived increase in work-related injuries at beverage manufacturers over the last several years, most likely due to the dramatically increased number of manufacturers over the last several years. The observed injury rates are double, and in some cases five times the national

Important Considerations Before Applying for a Liquor License

While starting any new business requires careful planning and meticulous preparation, the myriad of regulation surrounding obtaining a Colorado liquor license requires special attention. There are several additional regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over alcohol licensees, and they all have different timelines and requirements for licensing. Having a well-developed plan and all of your documents prepared ahead of time can significantly speed up the process of opening your doors. The type of license you intend to operate will have a significant impact

Robert Runco Speaks at CBEC

Earlier today, liquor licensing attorney, Robert Runco, spoke at the Craft Brewing Event Conference which is hosted by Left Hand Brewing Company. Mr. Runco was on a panel with representatives from the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division where they discussed liquor license compliance matters for brewers. The main areas discussed with the nearly 300 brewers in attendance were special events permits and how breweries can best work with nonprofits. For details about next year’s conference, keep an eye on Left Hand’s Upcoming

Alcohol Manufacturer Licensing

The production distribution and sale of alcohol in the United States is one of the most highly regulated industries in the county. Not only are there federal regulations, but state, and often local regulations can affect the operations of your brewery, winery, or distillery. On the federal level, alcohol is regulated by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). All commercial producers of beer, wine, or spirits in the United States must first receive permission to do so from