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Examining Lebamoff Enterprises v. Whitmer

McDermott Will & Emery on 5/28/2020

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Lebamoff Enterprises v. Whitmer upheld Michigan laws permitting direct-to-consumer shipping by in-state alcohol beverage retailers but prohibiting such...more

How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Party

Smith Anderson on 11/21/2018

The company holiday party can boost employee morale and celebrate the company’s successes in the past year, but a holiday party may also create a few legal pitfalls for the unwary employer. If you are planning an...more

Top Tips To Avoid Liability At Your Next Company-Sponsored Holiday Party

Lowndes on 11/19/2018

The holiday season is upon us and most employees will be encouraged to attend an employer-sponsored holiday party or event. There are many advantages to these parties: they can boost employee morale and offer a fun way for...more

What Is Hot And What Is Not At The EEOC

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/16/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: As we approach the start of the holiday season, employers should be mindful of the inherent risk that accompanies holiday parties and other seasonal events. ...more

How to Keep Your Holiday Party off of the Naughty List

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 12/14/2016

With the holiday season officially upon us, many employers are finalizing plans to host a party for their employees. These festivities offer a time for colleagues to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, to extend season’s...more

Deck the Halls – But Do It Nicely, and Don’t Be Naughty!

Cole Schotz on 12/12/2016

Thinking about tying one on this year to get into the holiday spirit, or about finally asking out that cute girl or guy from the office at the holiday party after the spirit moves you? Think again! With the holiday season...more

10 Considerations for Planning the 2016 Office Holiday Party

Littler on 12/6/2016

The end of the year brings many reasons to celebrate, and the vast majority of employers intend to make merry by hosting a holiday party of some sort. This occasion presents an opportunity for employers to foster team spirit...more

Guidance Provided on Interplay of “Dormant” Commerce Clause and the 21st Amendment

McDermott Will & Emery on 5/5/2016

On April 21, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down its opinion in Cooper v. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, No. 14-51343. It provides further guidance, at least within the Fifth Circuit, on the...more

Constitutional Right to Sell Beer?

Baker Donelson on 10/1/2015

Texas, like many states, has a patchwork of complicated, and often inconsistent, alcohol regulatory laws. A few years ago, Texas craft breweries were authorized to sell products to visitors for on-premises consumption. So, if...more

'Tis The Season – How To Avoid Liability During The Most Wonderful Time Of Year!

Baker Donelson on 12/17/2014

With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, and Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner, it is time to consider how to have a merry season, while protecting both your employees and your company. Giving forethought to...more

EEOC Sues Mims Distributing Company for Religious Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/26/2014

Beer Distribution Company Unlawfully Failed to Hire Rastafarian Because He Refused to Cut His Hair, Federal Agency Charges - RALEIGH, N.C. - Mims Distributing Company, Inc., a North Carolina corporation that operates a...more

Eight Tips for a Problem-Free Office Holiday Celebration

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 12/19/2013

‘Tis the season for office holiday parties which, unfortunately, are often fraught with labor and employment issues. A wild office party akin to a “Mad Men”-esque soirée may have unfortunate legal consequences for an employer...more

Employment Law 101: Holiday Parties

Gray Reed on 12/13/2013

Who, What, Why . . . Who does it apply to: This one is pretty straight forward. It applies to all employers contemplating any type of holiday gathering for its staff. What are the legal issues: Holiday parties...more

Spiked Egg Nog and the Human Response: Avoiding Holiday Party Mishaps

Mintz - Employment, Labor & Benefits... on 12/13/2013

Like festive lights and bow-wrapped luxury cars, ‘tis the season for horror stories from company holiday parties. Office holiday parties are a cherished tradition and a nice way for companies to thank their employees for a...more

Serving Alcohol At Your Holiday Party

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 12/13/2013

We here at the McNees Wallace & Nurick Labor and Employment Law Group have been busy preparing for the holiday season. While holiday parties can be great fun, hosting a holiday party or placing holiday decorations in...more

Walking in a Winter Litigation Wonderland: Top Employment Mistakes to Avoid at Your Company Holiday Party

BakerHostetler on 12/12/2013

As 2013 draws to a close, attentions turn to the festivities and merriment of the holiday season, and many employers gear up for office holiday parties. A holiday party is a great way to reward employees for a long year’s...more

EEOC Sues Star Transport, Inc. for Religious Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 5/30/2013

Agency Charges Trucking Company Failed to Accommodate and Wrongfully Terminated Two Muslim Employees For Refusal to Deliver Alcohol Due to Religious Beliefs - PEORIA, Ill. - Star Transport, Inc., a trucking company...more

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