Washington Court Tries to Sidestep Granholm in Out-of-State Distiller Fight
In an opinion that will likely not stand for long, the U.S. District Court...
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Regulatory and Legal Updates
The Echo of Brandeis in the Age of Tennessee Wine: Jean-Paul Wegg and the Limits of State Power under the 21st Amendment
Justice Brandeis, writing for the Supreme Court in State Board of Equalization v. Young’s...
When Bottles Break and Contracts Bend: Lessons from the MacH Flynt v. Veritiv Warranty Dispute
When bottles break in transit or on the production line, the resulting cracks often...
Ohio’s Wine Shipping Battle: Block v. Canepa – A Final Blow in the District Court
Another federal court has weighed in on the ongoing war over direct-to-consumer wine shipping,...
Keg Deposits, Legal Battles, and Distributor Protections: Lessons from Cavalier v. MicroStar
In a recent legal skirmish that should catch the attention of distributors nationwide, Cavalier...
The 9th Circuit’s Decision in Day v. Henry: Another Step in the Developing Dormant Commerce Clause and 21st Amendment Jurisprudence
If you’ve been following along with dormant Commerce Clause litigation in the alcohol space,...
Kentucky’s Bourbon Battle: Court Dismisses False Advertising Claims in “First Black-Owned Distillery” Dispute
A federal court in Kentucky recently weighed in on a branding battle between two...
Navigating Supplier Relationships: Lessons From a Recent Decision on Wholesaler Agreements
A recent court decision [link to decision] involving a prominent Connecticut wholesaler and one...
Breaking Down the TTB’s New Final Rule on Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has finalized a major update...
JRC Beverage, Inc. v. K.P. Global, Inc.: A Milestone in Protecting Wholesalers under Alcoholic Beverage Control Law §55-c
In a landmark decision, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, has reinforced the...
New Standards of Identity: American Single Malt Whiskey Gets Official Recognition
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially published its final...
Breaking Down the Dormant Commerce Clause Case Against Unevenly Applied Rights Between In-State and Out-of-State Manufacturers: Buckel Family Wine v. Mosiman
In a decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of...
