6th Circuit fight over right to sell wine and liquor in Kentucky grocery and convenience stores continues
Last year, in what was a wonderful turn of events for those who support...
Category: Licensing and Permits
Court Denies Liquor Store Chain the Right to Intervene in Indiana Cold Beer Case
Here’s another update on the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association v. the...
What Can Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Expect From The TTB As a Result of the Government Shutdown?
So, what exactly does this shutdown mean for distillers, brewers and vintners? Well, for...
The History of the (Currently) Unconstitutional Kentucky Statute Prohibiting Grocery Stores and Convenience Stores From Selling Liquor and Wine
Kentucky’s solid status at both the top and the base of America’s bourbon pyramid...
Southern Wine and Spirits Challenge to Missouri’s Residency Requirements 8th Circuit Briefing Complete And Five Amicus Briefs Filed
You may not remember the original district court opinion in the Southern Wine and...
An End to the “Raging Bitch” Suit or the Beginning of New Challenges to State Censorship in Labeling – Liquor Commissioners Have Immunity From Some Damages
There was quite a hullabaloo back in 2009 when the Michigan Liquor Control Commission...
TTB Issues Guidance on Filling-out the Brewer’s Report of Operations – TTB 5130.9 and TTB F 5130.26
Ever take a look at BROP and scratch your head? Well, your life just...
Alternating Proprietorship Requires Strict Segregation
It’s another Alt-prop/Contract Brewing Tuesday here at Libation. That’s when we bring you some...
Access To The Premises Is a Vital Part of An Alternating Proprietorship Agreement
It’s an alt-prop Tuesday here at Libation. Today we’re taking a look at the...
Growlers At Gas Stations – Some States Miss A Valuable Revenue Stream Based On Antiquated and Avoidable Worries
The Craft Beer Exchange happens to be one of the best kept non-secrets that...
Will Illinois Let Wineries, Craft Brewers, and Distillers Sell At Farmers’ Markets?
Illinois Senate Bill 3456 should be called the “farmers’ market license law”. This is...
An Interesting Argument for Strict Scrutiny Analysis of the Three-tiered System
There’s an excellent piece of legal scholarship floating around the alcoholic beverage law boards...
