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Bacardi USA Bombay Winn-Dixie Grains of Paradise Lawsuit - Illinois liquor lawyer Chicago liquor lawyer

Important alcohol law preemption case headed for decision as appeal of grains of paradise lawsuit against distiller for use of state banned, but federally allowed, ingredient nears end of briefing. Bonus: we’ve got the briefs for you.

Beer / Craft Distiller / Distillery / Statutes / Suits / Wine
June 25, 2020

An appeal of a ruling in favor of a distiller against a consumer claiming...

Brizzy v Vizzy Seltzer Suit against Molson Coors

Fizzy… oops, I mean Brizzy, hard seltzer maker files opening brief in appeal of trademark injunction ruling in favor of Fizzy… darn, I mean Vizzy, Molson Coors’ brand hard seltzer. (Bonus: we’ve got the brief for you)

Beer / Hard Seltzer / Suits / Trademark
June 12, 2020

Just so we’re not fuzzy on the issues – this is an appeal of...

Toughtown Kings Convicts 28 Mile Vodka trademark lawsuit craft brewer craft distiller Illinois - Amended Complaint

Craft Distiller seeking Tough Town trademark for its hand sanitizer takes on bullish craft brewer Kings & Convicts (yes, the one involved in buying Ballast Point) claiming sanitizer mark is barred by brewer’s Toughtown craft beer mark.

Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Chicago / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Suits / Trademark
June 11, 2020

Apparently Teddy Roosevelt visited Highwood Illinois a century ago and called it one of...

Southern Glazers Amics Brief in Support of Total Wines cert petition challenging post and hold laws for alcohol distribution in connecticut liquor lawyer

Extension and amendment to PPP loan program passes – here’s what you should know.

Beer / COVID-19 Relief
June 4, 2020

Unfortunately, the fluid situation regarding the COVID-19 epidemic has left many, including congress, reacting...

Caymus Vineyards - California challenge to COVID-19 governor emergency stay at home order complaint

California winery challenges notion that it’s any different to have bars or taprooms without food open from restaurants or bars that serve food where state doesn’t require people to actually order food. Lawsuit is a road map for others looking to file similar challenges to unfounded restrictions.

Beer / COVID-19 Relief / Craft Beer / Distillery / Regulations / Suits / Vineyard
June 2, 2020

I had a call on Friday with an astute reporter that questioned what the...

The @ILLiquorControl issues updated FAQ for tasting rooms, taprooms, bars, restaurants on limited operations during this phase of re-opening.

Bars / Beer / Brewery / COVID-19 Relief / Craft Beer / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Illinois Liquor Control Commission / Retailers / Sales / Tavern / Wine
June 1, 2020

On Friday, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission issued an FAQ geared at implementing the...

Commerce Clause Challenge to wine importing laws liquor Laws residency requirement for liquor license Chicago Liquor license attorney

No rehearing for 6th Circuit out-of-state retailer alcoholic beverage shipping case. Other Federal Appellate Court Circuit cases continue.

Beer / Brewery / Commerce Clause / Craft Beer / Delivery and Shipping / Direct Shipping / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distribution / Opinions / Suits / Vineyard / Wine
May 28, 2020

There are similar suits winding their way through different District and Appellate Courts at...

Illinois allows cocktails to go illinois alcohol attorney chicago liquor attorney lawyer

New Illinois legislation allows bars and restaurants to sell cocktails to go, but for some reason, the act of drafting liquor legislation continues to be a hack-job. Do only glass containers work? What’s the work-around for brewpubs, tap rooms and distilling pubs?

Bars / Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Craft Beer / Delivery and Shipping / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / Licensing and Permits / Retailers / Statutes / Tavern / Vineyard / Wine / Winemaking
May 26, 2020

The State of Illinois passed a bill expanding alcoholic beverage consumption options in its...

Aviation Gin ad subject of DISCUS code complaint and finding is a good reminder that industry advertising guidelines are sometimes at odds with inventiveness, humor, and parody… but a law or regulation would have to acknowledge those things.

Advertising / Beer / Brewery / Brewpub / Cider / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Regulations / Wine
May 22, 2020

Codes of responsible advertising rarely make room for innovation and humor. The typical inception...

Indiana alcohol regulatory body enjoined from enforcing in-state residency requirements for packaged liquor retailer licenses. Tennessee Wine applied means some regular state arguments for statutory justification must be rejected and cannot satisfy health and safety analysis. Bonus: we’ve got the docs for you.

Beer / Brewery / Cider / Commerce Clause / Craft Beer / Distilled Spirits / Opinions / Retailers / Statutes / Suits / Wine
May 14, 2020

Upholding the rulings of Granholm and Tennessee Wine, A Federal Court in Indiana has...

breweries wineries and distilleries are having their bonding requirement eliminated in Illinois if they're under $50,000 per year in tax

TTB provides insight for tax relief and destruction of unmerchantable beer; also changes some trade practice policies for craft distillers, craft brewers, wholesalers, bars and wineries during COVID-19.

Advertising / Bars / Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Cider / Circulars / COVID-19 Relief / Craft Beer / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / Distribution / Mead / Regulations / Retailers / Sales / Statutes / Tavern / Vineyard / Wholesalers / Wine / Winemaking
May 12, 2020

Through a series of FAQs regarding the processes for the destruction of beer and...

OSHA4017 - Bars and Restaurants operating during coronavirus COVID-19 - COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants & Beverage Vendors Offering Takeout or Curbside Pickup

OSHA has COVID-19 guidelines for bars and restaurants – adding to the manufacturing and delivery ones that brewers, vintners and distillers should read.

Bars / Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Cider / Craft Beer / Delivery and Shipping / Distillery / Distribution / Regulations / Retailers / Sales / Wholesalers / Wine
May 11, 2020

OSHA has released guidelines for bars and restaurants serving the public through takeout or...

Category: Beer

Important alcohol law preemption case headed for decision as appeal of grains of paradise lawsuit against distiller for use of state banned, but federally allowed, ingredient nears end of briefing. Bonus: we’ve got the briefs for you.

Fizzy… oops, I mean Brizzy, hard seltzer maker files opening brief in appeal of trademark injunction ruling in favor of Fizzy… darn, I mean Vizzy, Molson Coors’ brand hard seltzer. (Bonus: we’ve got the brief for you)

Craft Distiller seeking Tough Town trademark for its hand sanitizer takes on bullish craft brewer Kings & Convicts (yes, the one involved in buying Ballast Point) claiming sanitizer mark is barred by brewer’s Toughtown craft beer mark.

Extension and amendment to PPP loan program passes – here’s what you should know.

The @ILLiquorControl issues updated FAQ for tasting rooms, taprooms, bars, restaurants on limited operations during this phase of re-opening.

No rehearing for 6th Circuit out-of-state retailer alcoholic beverage shipping case. Other Federal Appellate Court Circuit cases continue.

New Illinois legislation allows bars and restaurants to sell cocktails to go, but for some reason, the act of drafting liquor legislation continues to be a hack-job. Do only glass containers work? What’s the work-around for brewpubs, tap rooms and distilling pubs?

Aviation Gin ad subject of DISCUS code complaint and finding is a good reminder that industry advertising guidelines are sometimes at odds with inventiveness, humor, and parody… but a law or regulation would have to acknowledge those things.

TTB provides insight for tax relief and destruction of unmerchantable beer; also changes some trade practice policies for craft distillers, craft brewers, wholesalers, bars and wineries during COVID-19.

OSHA has COVID-19 guidelines for bars and restaurants – adding to the manufacturing and delivery ones that brewers, vintners and distillers should read.

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