The parent company of one of Boston’s best-known tap rooms has filed for bankruptcy protection. Sunset Partners Inc. — the parent company of Allston’s popular Sunset Grill & Tap — has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Code. The decision was prompted by concerns that the Department of Revenue would take action because of uncollected back taxes totaling approximately $500,000, according to David Madoff, attorney for Sunset Partners. Patrons needn’t worry too much, however, as the bankruptcy filing won’t affect service in the near future. The bar’s extensive craft-beer menu — more than 100 on tap, another 150 in bottles — will still be available and there are no current plans for downsizing. “The business still operates well day-to-day and sales are good,” said Madoff. “We just have to deal with some of this debt.” Sunset Grill & Tap and its sister establishment Sunset Cantina were purchased from founder Marc Kadish in 2014 by Ara Balikian and longtime Boston restaurateur Marc Berkowitz (right), brother of Legal Sea Foods president and CEO Roger Berkowitz. Much of the debt listed in the bankruptcy filing can be traced to that transition, said Madoff. “A lot of the debt relates back to the purchase from the prior owner, and early attempts to clean up past problems,” he said. In addition to the debt owed to the DOR, $4.2 million is owed to Hamilton Realty, the primary lender to Sunset Partners. There are no specifics yet in terms of what reorganization will look like, but Sunset Partners and their legal team are working quickly to put a plan in place, Madoff said. The bankruptcy code allows for a 120-day “exclusivity period,” and Madoff says he expects a plan for paying back the debts to be put together during that time. — ALEX FRANDSEN

TECHNOLOGY

Supreme Court gives Microsoft another chance to stop Xbox 360 suit

The Supreme Court is giving Microsoft Corp. another chance to stop a class-action lawsuit filed by owners of the Xbox 360 video game system who claim the console has a design defect that scratches game discs. The unanimous ruling on Monday said game owners could not use a procedural tactic to appeal a lower court decision denying them class-action status. Microsoft has sold millions of Xbox 360 consoles since 2005 and says only 0.4 percent of owners report disk scratching. The company says damage in many cases was caused by consumer misuse and that that game contains warnings not to move the console while a disk is inside. — ASSOCIATED PRESS


ALCOHOL

Smirnoff ad campaign makes tongue-in-cheek reference to its Russian roots

Smirnoff vodka has a new ad campaign that references the investigation into Russian interference in last year’s US presidential campaign. Pictures of bus stop and billboard ads have been posted to social media. The ad reads: ‘‘Made in America, but we’d be happy to talk about our ties to Russia under oath.’’ Former FBI director James Comey testified under oath that he believes he was fired by President Trump because of the Russia investigation, which Trump has called ‘‘a witch hunt.’’ Trump now says he’s willing to testify under oath. Smirnoff has been made in America for decades but its roots go back to Russia. — ASSOCIATED PRESS


BIOTECH

Supreme Court speeds up timeline for generic drugs to hit the market

The Supreme Court is speeding up the time for generic biotech drugs to become available to the public. The court’s unanimous ruling Monday means a loss of billions in sales to makers of original versions. The justices ruled in favor of generic drug maker Sandoz in its dispute with rival Amgen over a near-copy of Amgen’s cancer drug Neupogen. The case involves biologics — drugs made from living cells instead of chemicals. The drugs have led to major advances in treating diseases, but come at steep prices. A 2010 law allows cheaper generic versions known as biosimilars to be produced after a 12-year exclusive run for the original. The court said companies making biosimilars don’t have to wait an extra six months after gaining federal approval before selling the drugs. — ASSOCIATED PRESS


MEDIA

Former Fox News executive says racial discrimination suit is a ‘money grab’

A former financial executive at Fox News Channel says a racial discrimination lawsuit against her is ‘‘nothing more than a meritless and reprehensible money grab.’’ Lawyers for Judith Slater, who ran the accounting department at the network but was fired earlier this year when some employees alleged she ran a racially hostile environment, said in court papers filed Monday that their client sometimes used humor to lessen pressure at work. Slater targeted the main plaintiffs in the case, Tichaona Brown, Tabrese Wright, and Monica Douglas. She said they were trying to turn reality upside down by portraying a friendly relationship as hostile. Douglas Wigdor, lawyer for the accusers, said Monday’s motion was an attempt to blame the victims. — ASSOCIATED PRESS

RETAIL

Gymboree becomes latest to file for bankruptcy

Children’s clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest sign of traditional retailers’ struggles as shoppers shun stores and buy online. The San Francisco-based company says it is seeking to reduce its debt by $900 million. It expects to operate its business and majority of its 1,300 stores during the restructuring. Gymboree is the latest retailer to file Chapter 11, close stores, or go out of business entirely in 2017. Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy protection in April and The Limited closed all 250 of its remaining stores early this year. Teen retailer Wet Seal in January said it would close its 171 stores. Gymboree says it secured $35 million in new financing to keep the company operating through the Chapter 11 process. — ASSOCIATED PRESS


INTERNATIONAL

China OK’d Ivanka Trump trademarks after she became presidential adviser

China has granted provisional approval for four additional Ivanka Trump trademarks since April 20, and her brand has continued to seek more intellectual property protection in China, with at least 14 applications filed around the time she took on an official White House role, Chinese public records show. All told, Ivanka Trump Marks LLC has at least 24 trademarks that were granted provisional or full approval in China, plus 43 pending marks and three invalid marks, according to Trademark Office database records. At least seven of those provisional approvals were published after March 29, when Ivanka Trump announced she would become a federal employee, serving as an adviser to her father. — ASSOCIATED PRESS

GASOLINE

Prices at the pump drop for 3rd week

Summer travel is getting cheaper. AAA Northeast reports Monday that the price of a gallon of self-serve, regular gasoline in Massachusetts has dropped 3 cents in the past week to an average of $2.26. The Massachusetts price is 8 cents lower than the national average and 4 cents per gallon lower than the in-state price a year ago. AAA found self-serve, regular selling for as low as $2.15 and as high as $2.51 per gallon. — ASSOCIATED PRESS