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Court finds leaving a territory for 13 years might not be enough to accomplish termination of a beer distribution agreement – but sales and transfer of title outside the state may preclude beer franchise statute application

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June 1, 2022

Brewers, distillers and vintners should pay attention to a recent ruling about an imported...

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Relief on alcohol tax payments – TTB announces postponement of tax payments and other filing deadlines

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April 1, 2020

Yesterday, the TTB announced the postponement of tax payment and other filing due...

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TTB posts informative trade practices video series about the history of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, tied-houses, exclusive outlets, bribery, and consignment.

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January 17, 2020

The TTB has posted some informative videos about different issues in its trade practices...

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Illinois Supreme Court case provides insight about whether the UCC requires a chance to cure if you want to revoke acceptance of goods – could be useful if you bought grapes, hops, grains that are defective.

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October 2, 2019

Admit it, you’ve purchased ingredients you found out later were defective, or spoiled. Well,...

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Court dismisses Commerce Clause challenge to California’s requirements for out-of-state wine importers and wholesalers for lack of clarity on what the challengers were complaining about.

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September 11, 2019

A Florida based wine importer, Orion Wine Imports, LLC and its owner brought an...

7th Circuit breathes new life into small U.S. brewer’s suit against Molson and Anheuser over damages for anticompetitive practices in Ontario.

Beer / Brewery / Craft Beer / Import / Export / Opinions / Retailers / Sales / Statutes / Suits
September 6, 2019

The 7th Circuit has reversed and remanded a district court’s dismissal of a small...

Voluntary disclosure program for alcohol wholesalers and importers to report changes in control and proprietorship could be the chance you need to get compliant.

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August 19, 2019

Last year’s TTB suspension of Skokie Valley Beverage’s wholesaler’s permit which asserted the permit...

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Shipping company told you those damaged goods are on you? They might not be, so get ready to argue and get compensated.

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April 24, 2019

The shipping terms for your deliveries and sales may not draw your attention until...

Trade group files challenge to rule that would effectively end tax substitution drawback benefit for wineries/wine importers. Bonus: We’ve got the complaint for you.

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April 18, 2019

Richard Rubin reported on a new wine tax case in The Wall Street Journal...

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Challenges to discriminatory and protectionist liquor distribution and sales laws continue in spite of pending SCOTUS case as wine importing challenge in CA gets hearing on motion to dismiss

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February 14, 2019

In a case that I was sure would be put off until after the...

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Are you ready for the TTB’s new alcoholic beverage labeling and advertising regs that would change more wine labeling practices? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 8)

Advertising / Import / Export / Labeling / Regulations / Statutes / TTB / Vineyard / Wine / Winemaking
February 12, 2019

Last time, in Part 7 of our series on the TTB’s “Notice No. 176”...

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Are you ready for the TTB’s new alcoholic beverage labeling and advertising regs that would remove the blanket prohibition on labels bearing the U.S. Flag and change other current restrictions? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 5)

Advertising / Beer / Brewery / Brewing / Brewpub / Cider / Circulars / Craft Beer / Distilled Spirits / Distillery / Distilling / Import / Export / Labeling / Regulations / Statutes / TTB / Vineyard / Wine / Winemaking
February 6, 2019

Yesterday, in Part 4 of our series on the TTB’s “Notice No. 176” –...

Category: Import / Export

Court finds leaving a territory for 13 years might not be enough to accomplish termination of a beer distribution agreement – but sales and transfer of title outside the state may preclude beer franchise statute application

Relief on alcohol tax payments – TTB announces postponement of tax payments and other filing deadlines

TTB posts informative trade practices video series about the history of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, tied-houses, exclusive outlets, bribery, and consignment.

Illinois Supreme Court case provides insight about whether the UCC requires a chance to cure if you want to revoke acceptance of goods – could be useful if you bought grapes, hops, grains that are defective.

Court dismisses Commerce Clause challenge to California’s requirements for out-of-state wine importers and wholesalers for lack of clarity on what the challengers were complaining about.

7th Circuit breathes new life into small U.S. brewer’s suit against Molson and Anheuser over damages for anticompetitive practices in Ontario.

Voluntary disclosure program for alcohol wholesalers and importers to report changes in control and proprietorship could be the chance you need to get compliant.

Shipping company told you those damaged goods are on you? They might not be, so get ready to argue and get compensated.

Trade group files challenge to rule that would effectively end tax substitution drawback benefit for wineries/wine importers. Bonus: We’ve got the complaint for you.

Challenges to discriminatory and protectionist liquor distribution and sales laws continue in spite of pending SCOTUS case as wine importing challenge in CA gets hearing on motion to dismiss

Are you ready for the TTB’s new alcoholic beverage labeling and advertising regs that would change more wine labeling practices? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 8)

Are you ready for the TTB’s new alcoholic beverage labeling and advertising regs that would remove the blanket prohibition on labels bearing the U.S. Flag and change other current restrictions? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 5)

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