BREAKING! – SCOTUS grants cert. in Byrd: Out-of-state retailers to be heard on issue of commerce clause discrimination.
Today the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Sixth Circuit’s Tennessee...
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Regulatory and Legal Updates
Wisconsin SC finds “good cause” isn’t required to terminate wine distribution agreements
The Governor of Wisconsin has a partial veto power that comes from the state...
Your Beer’s Name Inspired By a Famous Book, Movie or Song? It Might be Infringing. – Warner Bros. Challenges Brewer Over Golden Ticket Beer.
This is a big deal in brewing. Not just for Star Wars themed beers,...
Goose Island scores win in action over refunds for “off” Bourbon County from 2015
Goose Island recently scored a win in Federal District Court Massachusetts where it achieved...
Illinois bill granting new rights to craft brewers advances to the governor for signature
House Bill 4897 hasn’t been signed by the governor yet but it’s on its...
What’s the difference between good parody and bad? – A defensible legal position.
The recent kerfuffle between Knee Deep Brewing Co., and Sony Pictures Television over Knee...
Come out and attend one of the ILCC and TTB informational seminars on June 13
At yesterday’s Illinois Liquor Control Commission board meeting, the director said that in addition to...
A new ally in the fight against counterfeit wine – the online retailer Alibaba
In early 2015, Wine Spectator questioned how serious the Chinese government was at addressing...
Here’s Why Copper is OK for Brewing Equipment But Not for Your Moscow Mule
Apparently amateur chemistry isn’t for everyone. Especially not the thousands of mixologists and bartenders...
Descriptive Phrases Are For Everyone’s Use – Vanilla Java Porter Denied Trademark Registration
Some bad news for Atwater in its quest to trademark “Vanilla Java Porter” is...
7th Circuit: Indiana’s Wacky Prohibition of Distributors Selling Both Beer and Spirits Has Rational Basis: Increased Cost to Consumers
You might not believe it unless you look like this: But Indiana’s current bar...
6th Circuit Slams Distributor’s Attempt to Transfer Craft Beer Brands Without Brewer’s Consent
It’s a fairly typical clause in most distribution agreements, if not specifically stated in...
