A call for analyzing the 3-tiered system? NJ Court says alcohol regulations need to be revisited in light of changing conditions
There’s an quote from Justice Holmes’ The Path of the Law that goes “[i]t...
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Regulatory and Legal Updates
Court holds interstate carrier is not responsible for 3rd party’s shipping fraud – reaffirming importance of instructions on your bill of lading like “protect wine from freezing”
The Carmack Amendment (49 U.S.C. § 14706) governing interstate shipping and the Federal...
DuClaw(s) out at Left Hand Brewery in craft beer trademark dispute over Sawtooth and Black Jack beer names
Left Hand Brewing may have just made the list of the U.S. top 50...
Don’t get fined for being good – what you need to know about advertising your donations or partnerships with charities.
Before wineries, craft breweries or distillers partner with a local or national charity to...
What should wineries, craft brewers, and distillers know about advertising and labeling involving athletes and sports?
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Anchor Steam(ed) up in dispute over use of “Steam” trademark for craft beer by City Steam Brewery
In a lawsuit filed two weeks ago, Anchor Steam Brewery is seeking to enforce...
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...
Alcohol manufacturer sued for injuries allegedly involving additives in beverages not afforded coverage under liquor liability exclusion to insurance policy
A recent 7th Circuit opinion has highlighted an issue relevant to any manufacturer adding...
Website Fan Reviews And Product Descriptions Can Play an Important Role In The Decision to Grant You a Trademark
The folks over at Bourgogne Des Flandres can breathe a little easier after this...
Court Upholds Brewer’s Contractual Language Reserving The Right To Choose Which Products A Distributor Receives
A Federal District Court in Pennsylvania recently denied a distributor’s motion to reconsider the...
You Could Be Liable if Your Employee Improperly Cleans Up After a Spill in a Grocery Store
The Fourth Circuit reversed a trial judge’s decision to let a wine distributor off...
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...
