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New Direct-to-Consumer Law Permits Shipments of Distilled Spirits, Cider and Mead to New Yorkers

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A new law in New York expands retail sales channels for many craft alcoholic beverage producers across the country. S.2852A/A.3132A, recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces significant changes to the...more

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North Carolina Legislature Considering New Version of ABC Omnibus Bill

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The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 91, which included a technical correction to again allow breweries, wineries, and distilleries in North Carolina to obtain and hold private bar permits to sell...more

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[Webinar] The Evolving Alcohol Industry: A Look Back at 2022 + Predictions for 2023 - February 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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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

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[Webinar] What Have We Learned? The Latest Trends in the Alcohol Industry, and What’s to Come - November 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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The alcohol industry has proven to be quite resilient in 2022. As palates change and customers seek exciting new flavors and compositions, companies must be nimble to keep up with consumers’ needs and demands. Producers and...more

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[Webinar] What Have We Learned? The Latest Trends in the Alcohol Industry, and What’s to Come - September 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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The alcohol industry has proven to be quite resilient in 2022. As palates change and customers seek exciting new flavors and compositions, companies must be nimble to keep up with consumers’ needs and demands. Producers and...more

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Model Law Proposes Tighter Requirements for Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Shipping

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The Uniform Law Commission, which writes model laws proposing more clarity in key areas of state law, recently adopted the Uniform Alcohol Direct-Shipping Compliance Act (Model Law), receiving quite a bit of attention within...more

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[Webinar] What’s Brewing for 2022? The Top Trends to Watch for This Year - January 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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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

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[Webinar] Navigating Regulatory Landmines: Consumer Protection for Alcohol Beverage Companies - September 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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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

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Changes to alcohol distribution laws put some franchise protections on ice

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Massachusetts franchise protection laws may be the furthest thing from our minds while enjoying a cold beverage this summer, but recent legal developments have changed the way that alcoholic beverages make their way from...more

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[Webinar] 2021 Alcohol Quarterly Update Series | E-Commerce & How the Pandemic Influenced the Way We Buy Alcohol - May 4th, 12:00...

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

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Hawaii Senate Passes Bill Allowing Direct-To-Consumer Shipping Of Distilled Spirits

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On February 22, 2021, the Hawaii Senate passed SB No. 65, a measure allowing direct-to-consumer shipping of distilled spirits in original containers. The bill was passed in response to the legislature’s finding that the...more

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New Illinois and Chicago Taxes for Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales

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Direct-to-consumer wine sellers will face confusing, burdensome, and potentially unlawful new tax collection responsibilities beginning in 2021. The Illinois Department of Revenue released Informational Bulletin FY 2021-06...more

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Update On Minnesota Farm Winery

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We have blogged, most recently on July 30, 2019, about Minnesota’s farm winery statute. The statute allows local wineries to sell direct to retailers and the public, unlike the traditional three-stage...more

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Idaho ABC Guidance Regarding Curbside Sales of Mixed Alcohol Drinks

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In the wake of Idaho Governor Brad Little’s emergency order closing non-essential businesses and limiting restaurants to off-premises operations via curbside or delivery services, it appeared that bars in Idaho would have to...more

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Alcohol Deliveries and To-Go Orders for Washington Retailers (Updated March 26, 2020)

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On Monday, March 16th, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation to order a temporary statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services including restaurants, bars and entertainment and...more

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COVID-19 Update: California Breweries, Distilleries, Restaurants, and Wineries Regulatory Relief

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Late yesterday, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) issued a wide ranging Notice of Regulatory Relief (“Notice”) dramatically increasing the options for selling alcoholic beverages in the state....more

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25 Proposed Changes to N.C. ABC Laws Brewing in 2019

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North Carolina House Bill 536, the ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform Bill, was recently introduced... Below is a summary of the provisions. If passed, most provisions of the legislation would be effective July 1, 2019....more

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Changes Brewing Thanks to New Delaware House Bill

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A new law in Delaware sheds some light on potential changes that could benefit many of the most popular breweries in Massachusetts. Delaware House Bill 373 was signed into law on June 7th, allowing craft breweries—as well as...more

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Recent Retailer Direct Shipping Opinion Illustrates Stakes in Upcoming Supreme Court Review

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The recent US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan opinion strikes down a Michigan statue and authorizes out-of-state retailers to sell and ship wine directly to Michigan consumers. Lebamoff Enterprises v....more

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US Supreme Court to Review State Residency Requirements

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The “final word” may be in sight in a long-running dispute over state residency requirements imposed on applicants for retail alcohol beverage licenses as well as more fundamental questions about state powers under the 21st...more

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The Uncertain Legal Future of Wine Direct Shipping by the Retail Tier

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The Supreme Court of the United States’ 2005 decision in Granholm v. Heald, which required states allowing their own wineries to direct-ship to consumers to also grant such privileges to out-of-state wineries, marked the...more

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