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Pennsylvania Poised for Round Two of Liquor Reforms

Both the Senate and House have passed House Bill 1196 and, based on indications from the Governor, he is expected to sign the bill into law. HB 1196 marks another round of sweeping liquor law reforms that will bring...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Texas Court Strikes Down Prohibition on Payments for Brand Rights

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Late last week, a district judge in Texas declared unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution a provision of the state’s Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law (i.e., the beer “franchise” law) that expressly prohibits a brewer...more

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Alberta Government Favours Local Breweries in New Mark Up Regime

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Earlier this month, the Alberta government implemented a new subsidy for Alberta-based craft breweries and increased the provincial mark-up on all beer imported into the province. The introduction of the subsidy is part of an...more

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Pennsylvania Tax Changes and Tax Amnesty Program

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As part of the budget package, the Pennsylvania General Assembly made many significant changes to various Pennsylvania tax laws and the unclaimed property law (including a tax amnesty program) that are estimated to generate...more

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Liquor Control Board Weighs in on Alcohol Law Changes in Pennsylvania

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Of particular interest to Pennsylvania residents and those doing business in the Commonwealth is the focus on expanding the location and availability of alcohol beyond traditional licensees. A month after Act 39 of 2016...more

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Legislative Compromise in Georgia

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The Georgia Brewer’s Guild was prepared to introduce a significant piece of legislation this year that would have opened up a number of opportunities for craft breweries in Georgia. As of yesterday, that legislation will not...more

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Join the Political Process

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The legal, regulatory, and policy landscape of the alcohol manufacturing industry is changing on a daily basis. As the owner of a brewery or distillery, it is critically important to not only stay abreast of these changes,...more

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Indiana Reforming Beer Laws

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Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives voted 87-7 to raise the production limit on the amount of beer that can be produced by craft breweries. The proposed legislation would increase the production level to 90,000...more

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Carving Out Small

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States have been vested with the responsibility to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages since the repeal of Prohibition. In carrying out this authority, many states have implemented a three...more

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