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Food & Beverage Litigation Update - December 2022 #2

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 12/19/2022

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Evaluation of FDA Human Foods Program Finds Culture of “Constant Turmoil” - An independent review commissioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Human Foods Program...more

Lanham Act Dispute Brewing over Corn Syrup in Beer

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 5/13/2019

While the New England Patriots were besting the Rams in the 2019 Super Bowl, Anheuser-Busch tried to get the upper hand on MillerCoors in a series of ads highlighting the “use of” corn syrup in Miller Lite and Coors Light. ...more

2018 Environmental Legislative Update No. 2

Pullman & Comley, LLC on 3/9/2018

Welcome to our Environmental Legislative Updates. Throughout Connecticut’s legislative session, these updates highlight developments concerning environmental law and policy. The author prepares updates as Legislative...more

Massachusetts Court Dismisses Brand Owner’s Suit against Wholesaler

McDermott Will & Emery on 10/31/2017

Earlier this month, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge granted beer wholesaler Craft Beer Guild, LLC’s (Craft) motion to dismiss a civil suit, Shelton Bros., Inc. v. Craft Beer Guild, LLC d/b/a Craft Brewer’s Guild, brought...more

Massachusetts Court Upholds Record $2.6M Fine against Beer Distributor

McDermott Will & Emery on 10/23/2017

Earlier this month, a Massachusetts state trial court judge issued a decision in the matter of Craft Beer Guild LLC d/b/a Craft Brewers Guild v. Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The court upheld a decision by the...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | September 2017

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 9/5/2017

Shook Partners Lindsey Heinz and Katie Gates Calderon, with Associate Hillary Nicholas, have authored an article for Law360 discussing regulations related to the use of photography during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

Food for Thought: A Review of 2016 Litigation

Carlton Fields on 2/17/2017

Food for Thought is a review of significant court decisions affecting the food, beverage, dietary supplements and personal care products industry. Although many cases in this edition focus on class certification, others...more

A Trademark Year In Wine And Beer 2016: Our Holiday Buyer’s Guide To Disputed Beverages

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark on 12/6/2016

Just in time for the holiday season, we present our third annual Trademark Year in Wine and Beer, a wrap-up of alcohol-related trademark and trademark-ish disputes dating back to December 2015, when we published our last...more

5 Key Takeaways from AB InBev SEC FCPA Settlement

The Volkov Law Group on 10/3/2016

The Justice Department and the SEC have been busy over the last 2 weeks in the FCPA arena. For those who have raised doubts about DOJ and the SEC’s continuing commitment to FCPA enforcement, you should forever hold your...more

This Cold Bud Is For You: SEC Sanctions Anheuser-Busch for “Chilling” Employee from Communicating with SEC

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 9/30/2016

On September 28, 2016, the SEC announced that Anheuser-Busch agreed to pay $6 million to settle charges of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Dodd-Frank whistleblower violations. The SEC’s order stated that AB InBev violated...more

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Lessons in Joint Venture FCPA Compliance

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 9/30/2016

Just in time for National Beveridge Day comes the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), where the company paid $6 million to settle charges that it violated the FCPA and...more

Craft Brewers Scrap Over Catchy Names

Lewitt Hackman on 8/2/2016

The craft-beer industry is running low on names. There are more than 4,600 craft breweries in the U.S. – California leading the nation with over 500, according to the Brewer’s Association....more

Food and Beverage Law Update: January 2016

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/27/2016

Key Issues Facing Food Retailers - Compliance and Cybersecurity: Consero Group surveyed the general counsel of Fortune 1,000 companies in June 2015 and learned that 60 percent still lack the proper preparation for a...more

[Webinar] Beer & Wine Branding: Eight Things Almost No One Will Tell You - January 13th, 2:00pm EST

Dickinson Wright on 1/4/2016

Winemakers and brewers have an instinctive grasp on the importance of establishing a strong brand identity, and many articles, blogs and websites offer advice on the subject. But almost none of these sources touch on eight...more

A Trademark Year in Wine and Beer 2015: Our Holiday Buyer’s Guide to Disputed Beverages

Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright &... on 12/1/2015

Just in time for the holiday season, we present our second annual Trademark Year in Wine and Beer. Whether you are planning a holiday party or just having some friends over, you are probably in the market for some liquid...more

Social Media Adds Kick to Beer-Themed Trademark Battle

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 7/27/2015

As social media and the numerous platforms continue their exponential growth in popularity and constant evolvement, legal issues surrounding their use also will inevitably emerge. A recent case filed in the Western District...more

Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act

Baker Donelson on 6/16/2015

On June 11, 2015, Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, a bill that would promote continued job creation in the growing craft beverage, cider, wine and distillery industries...more

The Next Hot Trend in Economic Development: Craft Beer

Baker Donelson on 5/7/2015

The Brewers Association, a trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers, recently released 2014 data on the United States craft beer industry. For the first time ever, at 11 percent, the craft...more

Updated New Orleans Zoning Ordinance Threatens Microbreweries and Microdistilleries

Baker Donelson on 4/29/2015

The New Orleans City Council is set to vote on the draft Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (“CZO”) on May 14, 2015. The CZO will have major implications for micro-distilleries and micro-breweries, which have been lightly...more

Don't be Fooled by the Name... The Small BREW Act Could Have a Big Impact on Craft Breweries

Polsinelli on 4/20/2015

The Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act, known as the "Small BREW Act", is bipartisan legislation introduced to Congress in early 2015. The overall goal of the Small BREW Act is to revamp the federal excise...more

Traditional Franchise And Beer Distribution Relationships: A Legal Comparison

Lewitt Hackman on 4/14/2015

Beer distribution laws differ from traditional franchise laws in many ways, but the two regimes do share some commonalities. As a matter of fact, many states now regulate the relationship between those who brew or import beer...more

Easy to Swallow: New California Beer Legislation Benefits Craft Brewers

Lewitt Hackman on 3/19/2015

Last year the state eased up on growler restrictions to allow California beer lovers to get their growlers refilled at any brewery, no matter which brewery’s label is on the container, as long as the refilling brewery puts on...more

Craft Brewery Intellectual Property Primer

Baker Donelson on 2/18/2015

A. Introduction - A name. It all starts with a name. A series of words, individually with little meaning, but collectively, the embodiment of creativity, passion, and inspiration. Whether the name of the craft brewery...more

Aviator Brewing Company Asks Court to Declare: MAD BEACH Beer Label Does Not Infringe California Brewery’s Beer Label

Williams Mullen on 12/16/2014

On November 17, 2014, craft brewer Aviator Brewing Company filed an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, seeking a declaration from the Court that its MAD BEACH beer label...more

A Trademark Year in Wine and Beer: Our 2014 Holiday Buyer’s Guide to Disputed Beverages

If you are hosting or attending a party this holiday season, you probably need to pick up something to drink. This year, why not pick up a conversation starter as well? See if your local liquor store (in our neck of the...more

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