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Selling alcoholic beverages in Illinois? Retailers, wholesalers, distilleries, breweries and wineries should get familiar with the soon-to-be new rule regarding alcoholic beverage promotions involving coupons and rebates; scan backs are prohibited.

Advertising / Bars / Beer / Brewery / Chicago / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distribution / Regulations / Retailers / Sales / Tavern / Wine / Winemaking
June 20, 2022

Following an initial first-round publication (now edited) and two rounds of comments (here and...

Court finds craft brewer’s label protected by free speech, state regulation of label content unconstitutional (yes, it’s Flying Dog… again)

Advertising / Beer / Brewery / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Distillery / Labeling / Opinions / Regulations / Suits
May 24, 2022

Flying Dog Brewery has long been known for its Ralph Steadman label artwork. Steadman...

Court finds state’s prohibition on exclusive liquor distribution agreements for out-of-state distillers violates Commerce Clause so state eliminates exclusivity.

Craft Distiller / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / Distribution / Distribution Agreements / Wholesalers
May 23, 2022

Out-of-state spirits producers do not enjoy the same rights as in-state producers in Minnesota...

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ILCC Introduces Forms For Brewers, Brewpubs, Distilling Pubs and Distillers to Obtain Approval Before Transferring Between Wholly Owned Operations.

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November 9, 2021

For the past few iterations of amendments and creations for the Class 1, brewers...

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Recent updates to the Illinois Liquor Control Act, Part 1 of 2, Definitions, Class 3 Brewers, Self-Distribution, Alternating Premises Tap Rooms and more.

Bars / Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Delivery and Shipping / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / Distribution / Regulations / Retailers / Sales / Statutes / Vineyard / Wine / Winemaking
November 8, 2021

The Governor’s signature brought Public Act 102-0442 to life on August 20. The Act...

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Here’s the oral argument audio in the Bacardi grains of paradise preemption case.

Beer / Brewery / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / FDA / Regulations / Sales / Wine
February 10, 2021

You can read about this case in our previous posts on it here, and...

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Winery raising funds without allegedly disclosing that it hadn’t received licensure yet nets ex parte cease-and-desist order from state regulators. A cautionary lesson for wineries, breweries, and distilleries raising start-up capital.

Brewery / Distillery / Vineyard / Wine
January 5, 2021

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation recently issued an ex parte cease-and-desist order to...

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Briefing complete in distiller’s state food safety vs. federal regulatory allowance preemption suit over grains of paradise used in Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire gin. Bonus: we’ve got the briefs for you.

Advertising / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / FDA / Preemption / Regulations
August 31, 2020

A beef in Florida over an ancient state food purity law’s right to beat...

Chicago bars lacking outdoor seating or food ordered shut for indoor service… again. It’s time to offer them funds for damages caused by these unfounded decisions about closing – there’s an interesting bill from New Jersey that offers some good insight about why and how to do that.

Bars / Brewery / Chicago / Distillery / Tavern
July 22, 2020

Chicago liquor licensees without access to outdoor seating are ordered shuttered for indoor service...

Bars, restaurants, and wineries, breweries, and distilleries with tap rooms should look to hospitality wins like this recent cruise industry defeat of COVID-19 “fear” and “proximity” cases for lessons and guidance on what to expect in upcoming coronavirus cases.

Bars / Brewery / Brewpub / COVID-19 Relief / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Dispensaries / Distillery / Suits / Tavern / Wine
July 20, 2020

Yes, expect it. Even with many states passing or considering COVID-19 protections for businesses...

Heaven Hill Distilleries seizure of heavenhlll.com good lesson on how to protect your craft spirits, craft beer, cannabis and wine brand from typosquatting or cybersquatting

Advertising / Beer / Brewery / Brewpub / Cannabis / Cider / Craft Beer / Craft Distiller / Craft Growers / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Opinions / Suits / Vineyard / Wine
July 2, 2020

Heaven Hill Distilleries recent win against a typosquatter holding heavenhlll.com provides a textbook example...

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...

Category: Distillery

Selling alcoholic beverages in Illinois? Retailers, wholesalers, distilleries, breweries and wineries should get familiar with the soon-to-be new rule regarding alcoholic beverage promotions involving coupons and rebates; scan backs are prohibited.

Court finds craft brewer’s label protected by free speech, state regulation of label content unconstitutional (yes, it’s Flying Dog… again)

Court finds state’s prohibition on exclusive liquor distribution agreements for out-of-state distillers violates Commerce Clause so state eliminates exclusivity.

ILCC Introduces Forms For Brewers, Brewpubs, Distilling Pubs and Distillers to Obtain Approval Before Transferring Between Wholly Owned Operations.

Recent updates to the Illinois Liquor Control Act, Part 1 of 2, Definitions, Class 3 Brewers, Self-Distribution, Alternating Premises Tap Rooms and more.

Here’s the oral argument audio in the Bacardi grains of paradise preemption case.

Winery raising funds without allegedly disclosing that it hadn’t received licensure yet nets ex parte cease-and-desist order from state regulators. A cautionary lesson for wineries, breweries, and distilleries raising start-up capital.

Briefing complete in distiller’s state food safety vs. federal regulatory allowance preemption suit over grains of paradise used in Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire gin. Bonus: we’ve got the briefs for you.

Chicago bars lacking outdoor seating or food ordered shut for indoor service… again. It’s time to offer them funds for damages caused by these unfounded decisions about closing – there’s an interesting bill from New Jersey that offers some good insight about why and how to do that.

Bars, restaurants, and wineries, breweries, and distilleries with tap rooms should look to hospitality wins like this recent cruise industry defeat of COVID-19 “fear” and “proximity” cases for lessons and guidance on what to expect in upcoming coronavirus cases.

Heaven Hill Distilleries seizure of heavenhlll.com good lesson on how to protect your craft spirits, craft beer, cannabis and wine brand from typosquatting or cybersquatting

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.

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