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Trust Fund Taxes – Trap for the Unwary

Sections 3402 and 3102 of the Internal Revenue Code require employers to withhold or deduct federal income and social security taxes from the wages of employees and …

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Are Apple Users Spendier Guests?

The Wall Street Journal today announced that Orbitz Worldwide has concluded that people who use Mac computers (Apple, as opposed to PC), spend up to 30% more …

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Music Licensing 101: The Basics for Hotel & Restaurant Operators

Under federal copyright law, the owner of a music copyright has the exclusive right to “perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission.” 17 U.S.C. § 106(6). If you play music in your business, you may be liable for copyright infringement if you do not first obtain a license from the copyright holder or from a performance rights organization.

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Well Done, Downtown Seattle Association! (And Congrats, Again, Tom Douglas!)

The Downtown Seattle Association’s Annual Meeting was held Tuesday, June 12th at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, and it was well done!  The opening video featured outgoing DSA Chair Jim …

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Washington State Liquor Control Board Denies Extended Alcohol Service Hours

Late last Wednesday, the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) denied a request by the City of Seattle which would allow them to extend the hours of alcohol service in local jurisdictions.

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Welcome to Our New Blog!

This blog is dedicated to serving the information needs of our clients, friends and everyone in the restaurant, hospitality and retail industries.