Briefing is done in that Mississippi wine shipping case that could result in “Amazon of liquor.” Here’s why you should be paying attention to it.
Justice Gorsuch’s much vaunted “Amazon of liquor” comment from the oral argument on the...
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The Scotch Trooper branded Virginia-Highland whisky draws the ire and a lawsuit from Scotland’s Scotch Whisky Association
Scotch, Champagne, Tequila, Cognac don’t just enjoy certification mark status, they’re also tied to...
Court TOTALLY WRONG about why beer skunks… and it dismissed that Atlas lawsuit over TTB not processing COLAs during government shutdown.
Let’s start with a matter of science and not the thoroughly drafted opinion denying...
New case challenging state efforts to restrict federally authorized bonded transfers arguing preemption could have vast implications for states prohibiting alcohol transfers in bond between producers like breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
If you’re not following the excellent coverage of alcohol related issues over at Alcohol...
Get ready for the package sizing your marketing department wants! New TTB proposals would grant greater freedom to wineries and distilleries by eliminating onerous standards of fill requirements.
The TTB is currently requesting public comments on a proposed rulemaking to eliminate the...
What you should know about the TTB’s new “conditionally approved” approach to streamlining certificates of label approval
The TTB recently announced that COLAs Online will have a new status called “Conditionally...
Shipping company told you those damaged goods are on you? They might not be, so get ready to argue and get compensated.
The shipping terms for your deliveries and sales may not draw your attention until...
*UPDATE* – Illinois bill allowing craft distillers greater freedom, self-distribution, and distilling “pubs” passes State House and on its way to State Senate.
Looks like this one has a good chance of passage. As we wrote about...
Illinois updates proposed bill to allow craft distillers self-distribute, increase craft spirits production limits, sell other kinds of alcohol in “distilling pubs,” and warehouse off premises
If special interests don’t try to kill the bills, Illinois could soon allow craft...
Disaronno sues Sazerac over square cap trade dress infringement – what do you think?
It’s a nuisance to put time and effort into building a reputation centered on...
Argument about lack of distributor services may help in establishing shorter UCC statute of limitations for breach of your alcohol distribution agreement
The statute of limitations on a breach of a liquor distribution agreement received some...
Jӓgermeister uses the old “Shelton Brothers gambit” to beat Major Brands in Missouri liquor franchise law termination dispute
In this case, Jӓgermeister sent its Missouri distributor, Major Brands, a termination letter saying...
