The increasing popularity of online shopping has made e-commerce businesses – specifically those in the alcohol beverage industry – a frequent target for costly litigation. In lockstep with the continued prevalence of website...more
3/18/2025
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Business Litigation ,
Disability ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Suppliers ,
Technology ,
Title III ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Wine & Alcohol
In 2022, the alcohol industry saw significant developments in the regulatory space. As we look to 2023, industry leaders continue to adapt to the changing needs of consumers, driving more innovation than we’ve seen in years...more
1/20/2023
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
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Liquor Licences ,
Price Inflation ,
Product Packaging ,
Sustainability ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
The increasing popularity of online shopping is placing e-commerce businesses—specifically those in the alcohol beverage industry—in legal crosshairs. In lockstep with a recent uptick in website accessibility cases, plaintiff...more
Following consumer trends and fueled by the pandemic and related loosening of restrictions on in-state retailer alcohol delivery regulations, the marketplace for alcohol delivery services has expanded exponentially over the...more
5/4/2022
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Antitrust Provisions ,
Beer ,
E-Commerce ,
Liquor Licences ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Retail Licenses ,
Shipping ,
State and Local Government ,
Wine & Alcohol
Over the last year, the alcohol industry has continued to feel the impact of COVID-19. From distributors and manufacturers to retailers and the hospitality industry overall, everyone had to adapt quickly or risk being left...more
12/23/2021
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Distributors ,
Diversity ,
E-Commerce ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
Retailers ,
Supply and Demand ,
Supply Chain ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
Alcohol beverage companies must contend with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, including unpacking the new environment under US President Joe Biden’s executive order on competition. How do you differentiate as a brand...more
9/15/2021
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Advertising Substantiation ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Brand ,
Breweries ,
Competition ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Product Labels ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shipping ,
Social Media ,
Sweepstakes ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
As alcohol products compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace, how do you differentiate as a brand while being mindful of regulatory landmines? Join us for the second webinar in our Alcohol Quarterly Update Series on...more
8/2/2021
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Substantiation ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Brand ,
Breweries ,
Competition ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Product Labels ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shipping ,
Social Media ,
Sweepstakes ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol
In the first of our quarterly webinar series, we will discuss how the pandemic influenced the way we buy alcohol.
According to Forbes, the global e-commerce market for spirits and wine doubled in 2020. As the pandemic...more
4/9/2021
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Distributors ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement ,
Liquor ,
Out-of-State Residents ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries