Friendly reminder to stay away from saying it’s your brand’s Super Bowl Party or associating with the NFL’s trademarks.
It’s that time of year again… time to remind you that Super Bowl and...
Category: Advertising
Bacardi wins grains of paradise lawsuit. Court finds state alcohol law preempted by Federal statute for GRAS ingredients.
A quick liquor lawyer tip: You’ve lost when an opinion about your silly adulterated...
Oral Arguments set in MillerCoors v. Anheuser Superbowl corn syrup ad dispute – sadly, this case won’t be resolved by the big game.
The 7th Circuit has set oral argument in the beer made with corn syrup...
One of the nation’s largest beverage wholesalers files amicus brief in support of Total Wine’s challenge to Connecticut’s anti-competitive liquor pricing and alcohol post-and-hold rules.
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, one of the nation’s largest alcoholic beverage distributors, has...
TTB posts informative trade practices video series about the history of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, tied-houses, exclusive outlets, bribery, and consignment.
The TTB has posted some informative videos about different issues in its trade practices...
Photographer’s win against wine retailer good reminder that you should ensure you have rights to pictures you use in advertisements.
The plaintiff in this case is a professional photographer whose work is registered with...
Flavored vodka lipstick trademark dispute between Jim Beam and Johnny Love has 2nd oral argument at 9th Circuit. Bonus: We’ve got the video for you.
The Ninth Circuit heard argument on the trademark dispute that Jim Beam, the maker...
Cannabis dispensary settles claims following First Amendment win over state restrictions on providing information and participating at State event.
Several months ago, medical marijuana dispensary operator, Ultra Health, won its case against the...
In blow to three-tier restrictions, 8th Circuit rules state alcohol advertising laws violate the First Amendment.
We called this a while back for the broadcasters, producers, and distributors challenging Missouri’s...
Suit against medicinal chocolate maker good reminder that mistakes on your labels over ABV%, THC, or CBD content are an invitation to a lawsuit, regardless of your intent.
Craft and nascent industry producers and manufacturers rarely face the realities of consumer fraud...
Jason Mraz sues MillerCoors over 13 seconds of video that MillerCoors took down after he objected.
In a profound lesson to include choice of counsel and defense obligations in your...
Here are the docs so far in that lawsuit against Bacardi over using grains of paradise in drinks in violation of an archaic 150-year old Florida law over alcohol adulteration.
Kudos to the Miami Herald for the deep dive on the history of the...
