Licensing, production, retail sales, and regulatory developments affecting brewpubs and brewery hospitality operations.
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s 2023 omnibus bills proposed changes that reached well beyond breweries. Here’s what the package offered producers and hospitality businesses.
The first installment on Public Act 102-0442 covers changes affecting mead, taprooms, Class 3 brewers, self-distribution, and alternating premises.
Illinois’ 2020 rule clarifies when retailers may transfer alcohol inventory and how to seek approval after closures, license changes, or business sales.
Bell’s Virginia distribution dispute illustrates enforcement of arbitration clauses against beer franchise objections, with agreements and court filings.
An analysis of Illinois BIFDA provisions governing assignment of beer distribution agreements, consent, distributor transfers, and brewer remedies.
A 2020 cruise-ship decision examines claims by passengers who did not contract COVID-19, offering litigation lessons for bars and hospitality businesses.
This 2020 guide examines non-alcoholic malt-beverage labeling, TTB and FDA jurisdiction, alcohol statements, and restrictions on beverage terminology.
Heaven Hill’s domain dispute illustrates UDRP remedies, confusing similarity, legitimate interests, and bad faith in protecting beverage brands online.
A 2020 Chicago bankruptcy opinion examines restaurant rent obligations under a force majeure clause after government orders limited operations.
A 2020 dispute between 28 Mile Vodka and a brewer examines Tough Town branding, hand sanitizer, and confusion across different product markets.
This 2020 review examines Illinois’ COVID workers’ compensation presumption and why beverage and hospitality employers should document safety measures.
Illinois’ May 2020 reopening guidance covers precautions for bars and restaurants, with links to state, federal, and industry safety materials.
