The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a beer manufacturer’s “match and redirect” provision in an agreement with a wholesaler violated the state’s Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act (BIFDA). Anheuser-Busch’s contract said if...more
8/29/2019
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Beer distributors can be on common footing with their franchisee counterparts in bargaining with brewers or suppliers. Depending on the jurisdiction, distributors may have protection through beer distribution statutes...more
A U.S Court of Appeals ruled in favor of MillerCoors finding the brewer did not violate its distribution agreement with a beer distributor or Pennsylvania's alcohol beverage laws when it (i) assigned distribution rights for...more
Beer distribution laws differ from traditional franchise laws in many ways, but they do share some commonalities. As a matter of fact, many states now regulate the relationship between those who brew or import beer into a...more
There are a number of bills and new laws that craft brewers should have on the radar – legislation that could affect operations and distribution.
In California, two of these bills became law, while one is still pending...more
FRANCHISOR 101: When is Unreasonable, Reasonable?
Crown Imports, LLC (Crown) imports Corona beer from Mexico. In 2008, two of Crown's Southern California distributors, Classic and HBC, agreed that Classic would buy...more
Large Southern California Distributor Acquired By Reyes -
Consolidation continues in the beer distribution business. The number of distributors in the US has dropped by about 1200 since 1980 to around 3200, although...more
GOOD NEWS FOR CRAFT BREWERS - POSTAL REFORM LEGISLATION -
On October 30, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) launched a plan to lift the prohibition era ban on shipping alcoholic beverages by way of the United State Postal...more
MASSACHUSETTS & PENNSYLVANIA MAY EASE TERMINATION BURDEN FOR SMALL BREWERS -
Many states are testing the waters regarding carve outs for small brewers, including relief from statutes that bar them from terminating...more
The beer industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the United States. Every state oversees the sale and distribution of beer, and the differences among the states' regulatory processes result in a maze that...more
FRANCHISOR 101: CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS ON NEGOTIATED TERMS MAY CHANGE -
The California Franchise Investment Law and the California Code of Regulations currently require franchisors registered in California to disclose...more