Monthly Archives: March 2018

F.Y.I. —

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

E-Cigarette Ads Associated with Cigarette Smoking Initiation Among Youth A scientific study finds that receptivity to e-cigarette advertising increases the likelihood of trying conventional cigarettes one year later. The research was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), … Continue reading →

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Spending Bill Funds TTB Trade Practice Investigations, Highway Safety

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

That Omnibus bill passed by Congress and signed by the President on Friday includes $5 million marked for Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau to enforce industry trade practice rules.  It’s the

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U.S. Judge Upholds Three-Tier System

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Deep Ellum and Grapevine breweries challenged a Texas law prohibiting packaging breweries from selling off site. 

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China Threatens 15% Tariffs on U.S. Wine

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And on fresh fruit, nuts.  The move is in retaliation for President Trump’s aluminum tariffs. The value of U.S. wine exports to China has increased 450% in the past decade, to $197 million, according to the Wine Institute.

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Consumer Sues Pabst, Calls Olympia’s ‘It’s the Water’ Slogan Misleading

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The plaintiff alleges Pabst Brewing Co. LLC allegedly created the impression that its beer was brewed using Washington state

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Tenn. Bill Bans DWI Offenders from Buying Alcohol

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, which passed the Tennessee House, would prohibit people convicted of driving under the influence to order a drink in a

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