Tagged: Distribution Agreements

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Bell’s Brewery wins order forcing beer distributor to arbitration in one of several continuing disputes over the brewer’s decision to exit an entire state (not the first time it’s done that). Bonus: we’ve got the docs and contracts for you.

Bell’s Virginia distribution dispute illustrates enforcement of arbitration clauses against beer franchise objections, with agreements and court filings.

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What does the Illinois Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act say about a distributor assigning my distribution agreement (“selling my brand rights”) to another wholesaler and what recourse does a craft brewer have in that situation?

An analysis of Illinois BIFDA provisions governing assignment of beer distribution agreements, consent, distributor transfers, and brewer remedies.