What the new Illinois “of value” regulations say about using social media. (Illinois’s new “of value” standards Part 2.)
Today we continue our updates regarding the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s new regulations governing...
Category: Wine
Wine consumers file crowdfunded amicus brief in Byrd (Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Assoc. v. Blair)
This is really cool, and my name’s on it. I’m pleased to report that...
Court keeps Bogle Vineyards’ claim of trademark confusion against Next Wine alive despite Bogle’s arguing “no confusion” in the trademark office proceedings.
It’s called “prosecution history estoppel,” it’s a patent doctrine, not a trademark doctrine. And...
Customs and Border Protection finalizes regulations for drawback claims on taxes paid on exported wine and spirits
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has adopted final regulations on the new drawback process...
Here are the Respondents’ briefs filed in Byrd (Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Assoc. v. Blair)
The two respondents appointed to represent the interests of the plaintiff back at the...
Are you ready for Illinois’s new of value regulations for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of beer, wine, and spirits?
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has adopted new regulations governing and addressing of value...
Are you ready for new alcoholic beverage labeling and advertising regs that make room for wine in a box and the need to comply with FDA regulations? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 3)
The next few installments of our ongoing series reviewing the new proposed rules in...
What proposals are made in the TTB’s new rulemaking on labeling and advertising of wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages? (New TTB advertising and labeling rules Part 2)
As promised, we’re going to be diligently making our way through the TTB’s “Notice...
Florida latest battleground for direct to consumer shipment dormant commerce clause challenge
This great piece by the folks over at wine-searcher.com details the recent inception of...
More briefs from the Missouri Broadcasters appeal over alcohol advertising regulations
Just a quick update I forgot to post earlier. In addition to the opening...
Is it time to rethink the blanket prohibition on tie-in sales so Black Friday releases can continually be held at the same retailers?
The question in the United States Supreme Court’s 1957 Black vs. Magnolia Liquor Company...
Seriously exciting! TTB announces new rulemaking proposal to update, simplify, and clarify the labeling and advertising regulations for wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages
You can read what’s officially dubbed Notice No. 176 here (it’s 132 single-spaced pages...
