Category Archives: Litigation

Out-of-State Retailers Must Comply with Illinois Law: U.S. Judge

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A Federal District Court judge in Illinois went straight to the heart of the matter, ruling that “to  allow Out-of-State Plaintiffs to operate outside the (Illinois) three-tier system while in-state retailers diligently operate within the regulatory framework and help limit … Continue reading →

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9th Circuit Upholds 3-Tier System, Calif. Tied-House Rule

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Retail Display Network, which installed and operated seven-foot digital screen displays in 100 Southern California wine and spirits retailers, lost its challenge to California’s tied-house law that bans alcohol suppliers and wholesalers from providing retailers direct or indirect funding for … Continue reading →

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Why Dogfish Head Wants Its Beers Removed from RateBeer

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev has a minority stake in the online beer community.  Sam Calagione, founder/ceo of Dogfish, thinks that’s a conflict of interest.  So do we, because of the Golden Rule. Not the Golden Rule you learned in Sunday School, but … Continue reading →

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Total Wine’s Total War Against Alcohol Regs

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The largest retailer of beer, wine, and liquor in the country, Total Wine & Spirits, has successfully challenged longstanding alcohol laws in numerous states, tilting the marketplace to its advantage through a mix of litigation, lobbying, and rallying support from … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Brewing Sues Logport Brewing Over Trademark

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Portland, Maine, brewery says Logport Brewing Co.’s Shiphead beer infringes on Shipyard’s trademarked name.  It also says because Shipyard produces beer with names such as Pumpkinhead, Melonhead and Applehead, consumers might think they are Shipyard products.  Judge for yourself … Continue reading →

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Teamsters File Unfair Labor Charge Against Clare Rose

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Workers at Clare Rose, the Budweiser distributor for Long Island, have been on strike since April 23, when the company unilaterally cut drivers’ wages by 30% and ended the workers’ pension. After workers began the strike, Clare Rose notified both … Continue reading →

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