Don’t miss the Wine, Beer & Spirits Law Conference in Charlotte, NC
An archived invitation to the September 16–17, 2019 Wine, Beer and Spirits Law Conference in Charlotte, with an agenda link.
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TTB Circular 2013-1 applies winery, distilled spirit, and malt beverage advertising rules to every form of social media
TTB’s 2013 circular applies existing alcohol-advertising requirements to social media used by wineries, distillers, brewers, and other industry members.
Michigan Brewing Company Auction Set for Tomorrow
An archived 2012 notice links reporting and information about the auction of Michigan Brewing Company’s assets.
Forum Selection Clauses in Agreements Governed by the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act – A Specific Example
A beer-distribution case examines forum-selection provisions and their interaction with the Illinois Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act.
Recent Opinion About Abandonment and Termination Of a Vineyard Lease
Pyle v. Moles offers an example of a dispute between a vineyard landlord and grape-growing tenant over abandonment and lease termination.
Design Elements Creating Distinctive Packaging Can Be Protected
A Sixth Circuit decision examines protection for Maker’s Mark’s dripping red-wax seal in a dispute involving Cuervo tequila packaging.
Update on Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act Amendment – Senate Bill 3399
A 2012 update tracks proposed changes to Illinois BIFDA’s distributor-volume thresholds and expedited arbitration provisions.
Is Contaminated Alcohol Sincerely A Reason to Regulate?
A commentary questions contamination-based rationales for alcohol regulation and considers the evidence offered to support those concerns.
Brewing or Distilling Internationally Could Make More Sense Than Exporting – But You Still Need A Good Contract
A discussion of overseas brewing and distilling considers production as an alternative to exporting and the need for carefully drafted agreements.
Growlers At Gas Stations – Some States Miss A Valuable Revenue Stream Based On Antiquated and Avoidable Worries
A 2012 commentary examines Sunoco’s Craft Beer Exchange and the policy questions surrounding growler sales by gas-station retailers.
Lagunitas To Open Brewery in Chicago
An archived 2012 update reports plans for Lagunitas’ Chicago brewery and links early coverage of the proposed production facility.
Will Illinois Let Wineries, Craft Brewers, and Distillers Sell At Farmers’ Markets?
Illinois’ 2012 SB 3456 proposes expanded special-use permissions for alcohol sales at events such as farmers’ markets.
