Booze Rules Archive
- April 2024
- December 2023
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November 2022
- Nov 20, 2022 TTB Speaks up on Social Media Nov 20, 2022
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October 2022
- Oct 24, 2022 Alcohol Trade Practices Update Oct 24, 2022
- Oct 7, 2022 President Biden just made a big cannabis announcement... what does it mean? Oct 7, 2022
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July 2022
- Jul 18, 2022 The Uniform Law Commission – Encouraging Consistent State by State Definitions, Protocols and Procedures Jul 18, 2022
- June 2022
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March 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 TTB and Consignment Sales – Is There a Disconnect Between Policy Development and Business Reality? Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 4, 2022 RBS ADDENDUM – THE LATEST FROM THE ABC AS THE AGENCY PROVIDES MORE INFORMATION ON THE CALIFORNIA ABC’S MANDATORY RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVER PROGRAM Mar 4, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022 THE STATE OF TO-GO BOOZE IN CALIFORNIA Mar 2, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 14, 2022 BOOZE RULES SPECIAL EDITION – THE RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE PROGRAM FACTS AND REQUIREMENTS Feb 14, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022 Competition in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Continues Under the Microscope – Part 3 Feb 10, 2022
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August 2021
- Aug 5, 2021 Competition in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Under the Microscope – Part 2 Aug 5, 2021
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July 2021
- Jul 12, 2021 Competition in the Beverage Alcohol Industry Now Under the Microscope Jul 12, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 29, 2021 Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 5: Looking Ahead Jun 29, 2021
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May 2021
- May 4, 2021 It’s Time for a Regulatory Check-Up: Privacy Policies for email marketing and websites May 4, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 27, 2021 Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 4: Who’s responsible for ensuring legal drinking age? Apr 27, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 11, 2021 Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 3: Follow the Money Mar 11, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021 BOOZE RULES 2021 – NEW CONTAINER SIZES APPROVED FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: KEEPING TRACK OF THE TTB’S ATTEMPTS TO REGULATE CONTANER SIZES Mar 1, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 23, 2021 Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 2: Collect sales tax from marketplaces or comply with alcohol guidance? Feb 23, 2021
- Feb 8, 2021 Alcohol Marketplaces 2.0 Part 1: Solicitation of sales by unlicensed third-party providers Feb 8, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 25, 2021 Federal Cannabis Legalization Fortune-Telling Jan 25, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 14, 2020 BOOZE RULES – THE DIRECT SHIPPING WARS Dec 14, 2020
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October 2020
- Oct 16, 2020 California ABC provides additional Covid guidance on virtual events and charitable promotions Oct 16, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 2, 2020 Hot Topics for Alcohol Delivery 2020 Sep 2, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 California Reopening Roadmap is Now a Blueprint for a Safer Economy Aug 31, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 15, 2020 The Hospitality Reopening Roadmap to Success Jul 15, 2020
- Jul 6, 2020 Salads Not A Meal in California, Says ABC Jul 6, 2020
- June 2020
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May 2020
- May 28, 2020 Part 2: LEGAL FAQS ON REOPENING CA RESTAURANTS, BREWPUBS, BARS AND TASTING ROOMS May 28, 2020
- May 26, 2020 John Hinman’s May 22, 2020 interview with Wine Industry Advisor on the ABC COVID-19 Regulatory Relief initiatives and the ABC “emergency rule” proposals May 26, 2020
- May 21, 2020 Booze Rules May 21 - The Latest on the ABC Emergency Rules May 21, 2020
- May 21, 2020 Part 1: Legal FAQs on Reopening CA Restaurants, Brewpubs, Bars and Tasting Rooms May 21, 2020
- May 19, 2020 The ABC’s Fourth Round of Regulatory Relief - Expanded License Footprints Through Temporary COVID-19 Catering Authorizations, and Expanded Privileges for Club Licensees May 19, 2020
- May 17, 2020 BOOZE RULES – May 17, 2020 Special Edition May 17, 2020
- May 4, 2020 ABC ENFORCEMENT - ALIVE, ACTIVE AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY May 4, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions about ABC’s Guidance on Virtual Wine Tastings Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 ABC Keeps California Hospitality Industry Essential Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 5, 2020 ABC REGULATORY RELIEF – ROUND TWO – WHAT IT MEANS Apr 5, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 Essential Businesses Corona Virus Signage Requirement Every Essential Business in San Francisco Must Post Sign by Friday, April 3rd Apr 1, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 Promotions Compliance: Balancing Risk and Reward Apr 1, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 The March 25, 2020 ABC Guidance: Enforcement Continues; Charitable Giving Remains Subject to ABC Rules; and More – What Does it all Mean? Mar 29, 2020
- Mar 20, 2020 Restaurant and Bar Best Practices – Surviving Covid 19, Stay at Home and Shelter in Place Under the New ABC Waivers Mar 20, 2020
- Mar 17, 2020 Economically Surviving the Covid Crisis and the Shelter in Place Orders: A Primer on Regulatory interpretations and Options Mar 17, 2020
- Mar 16, 2020 Booze Rules – Hinman & Carmichael LLP and the Corona Virus Mar 16, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 14, 2020 Booze Rules: 2020 and the Decade to Come – Great Expectations (with apologies to Charles Dickens) Jan 14, 2020
- November 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 9, 2019 RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE ACT HEARING – OCTOBER 11TH IN SACRAMENTO – BE THERE! Oct 9, 2019
- Oct 7, 2019 WHEN THE INVESTIGATOR COMES CALLING – BEST PRACTICES. Oct 7, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 20, 2019 RESPONSIBLE BEVERAGE SERVICE ACT PROPOSED ABC RULES 160 TO 173 – WHY THE RUSH? Sep 20, 2019
- Sep 11, 2019 The TTB Crusade Against Small Producers and the “Consignment Sale” Business Model Sep 11, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 TTB Protocols, Procedures, and Investigations Jun 6, 2019
- Jun 3, 2019 Wine in a 250 ML can – the Mystery of the TTB packaging Regulations and Solving the Problem by Amending the Regulations Jun 3, 2019
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May 2019
- May 28, 2019 The Passing of John Manfreda of the TTB: a Tragedy for his family and a Tragedy for the Industry he so Faithfully Served for so Long. May 28, 2019
- May 16, 2019 Pride in a Job Well-done, or Blood Money? The Cost of Learning the Truth from the TTB about the Benefits to Investigators from Making Cases Against Industry Members May 16, 2019
- May 7, 2019 How ADA Website Compliance Works – The Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself, Your Website and Your Social Media from Liability May 7, 2019
- May 6, 2019 Supplier and Distributor Promotional “Banks,” Third Party Promotion Companies and Inconsistent TTB Enforcement, Oh My! May 6, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 “A Wrong Without a Remedy – Not in My America” – The TTB Death Penalty for Not Reporting Deaths Apr 29, 2019
- Apr 22, 2019 Is a 1935 Alcohol Beverage Federal Trade Practice Law Stifling Innovation? Apr 22, 2019
- Apr 3, 2019 Decoding the BCC’s Guidance on Commercial Cannabis Activity. Apr 3, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 25, 2019 Prop 65 - Escaping a "Notice of Violation" Mar 25, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 TTB Consignment Sales Investigations - What is Behind the Curtain of the TTB Press Releases? Mar 12, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 Heads Up! The ABC Is Stepping Up Enforcement Against Licensees Located Near Universities Feb 25, 2019
- Feb 19, 2019 Coming Soon: New Mandatory Training Requirements for over One Million “Alcohol Servers” In California – September 1, 2021 will be here quickly Feb 19, 2019
- Feb 12, 2019 2019 Legislative Changes for California Alcohol Producers – a Blessing or a Curse? Feb 12, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 A Picture (On Instagram) Is Worth A Thousand Words Jan 27, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Playing by the Rules: California Cannabis Final Regulations Takeaways Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Hinman & Carmichael LLP Names Erin Kelleher Partner and Welcomes Gillian Garrett and Tsion “Sunshine” Lencho to the Firm Jan 23, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 13, 2018 Congress Makes History and Changes the CBD Game for Good Dec 13, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 6, 2018 Pernicious Practices (stuff we see that will get folks in trouble!) Today’s Rant – Bill & Hold Nov 6, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 28, 2018 CBD: An Exciting New Fall Schedule… or Not? Sep 28, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 28, 2018 MISSISSIPPI RISING - A VICTORY FOR LEGAL RETAILER TO CONSUMER SALES, AND PASSAGE OF TITLE UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE Aug 28, 2018
- Aug 20, 2018 California ABC's Cannabis Advisory - Not Just for Stoners Aug 20, 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 NEW CALIFORNIA WARNINGS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS PRODUCTS TAKE EFFECT AUGUST 30, 2018, NOW INCLUDING ADDENDUM REGARDING 2014 CONSENT AGREEMENT PARTIES AND PARTICIPANTS Aug 7, 2018
- June 2018
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May 2018
- May 10, 2018 Founder John Hinman Honored with the Raphael House Community Impact Award May 10, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 2, 2018 ROUTE TO MARKET AND MARKETING RESTRICTIONS - NAVIGATING REGULATORY SYSTEM CONSTRAINTS Apr 2, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 Alcohol and Cannabis Ventures: Top 5 Legal Considerations Mar 26, 2018
- Mar 14, 2018 ATF and TTB: Is Another Divorce on the Horizon? What’s Going on with the Agency? Mar 14, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 STRIKE 3 - YOU REALLY ARE OUT! THE ABC'S STRICT APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR SALES TO MINORS Mar 12, 2018
- Mar 5, 2018 TTB Temporarily Fixes Problem with Fulfillment Warehouse Tax Credits - an “Alternate Procedure” for Paying Taxes & Reporting Mar 5, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 31, 2018 CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD ONE TOO MANY - THE FREE TRANSPORTATION DILEMMA Jan 31, 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 The Renaissance of Federal Unfair Trade Practices - Current Issues and Strategies Jan 29, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 27, 2017 ‘Twas the week before New Year’s and the ABC is out in Force – Alerts for the Last Week of 2017, including the Limits on Free Rides Dec 27, 2017
- Dec 19, 2017 Big Bottles, Caviar and a CA Wine Strong Silent Auction for the Holidays! Dec 19, 2017
- Dec 15, 2017 The FDA and the Wine and Spirits Industry – Surprise inspections anyone? Dec 15, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: UPDATED REGULATORY AGENCY DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES AT A GLANCE Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 12, 2017 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: REGULATORY AGENCY DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES AT A GLANCE Oct 12, 2017
- Oct 4, 2017 Soon to come to your Local Supermarket– Instant Redeemable Coupons of the digital age! Oct 4, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 27, 2017 The License Piggyback Dilemma – If it Sounds Too Good to be True, it Probably is Sep 27, 2017
- Sep 25, 2017 A timely message from our Florida colleagues on the tied house laws, the three-tier system and the need for reform Sep 25, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 19, 2017 ABC Declaratory Rulings – A Modest Proposal Whose Time has Come Jun 19, 2017
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May 2017
- May 30, 2017 More on FDA Inspections - Breweries, Distilleries and Questions May 30, 2017
- May 22, 2017 WHY THE FDA IS INSPECTING WINERIES May 22, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Senate Bill 378—The Proposed Demise of Due Process for Alcohol Licensees May 1, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 3, 2017 ABC Enforcement - Trends and Predictions Apr 3, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 27, 2017 The Corruption Chronicles – Volume One: A New Hope Mar 27, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017 New Alcohol Delivery Oversight on the Horizon Mar 20, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 Michigan: Canary in the DtC Coal Mine? Mar 15, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 25, 2017 California ABC and Federal Credit Laws – Active Enforcement and Lots of Questions! Jan 25, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 14, 2016 Big Bottles For The Holidays - The Highest Calling Of The Winemaker's Art Dec 14, 2016
- Dec 5, 2016 FINAL COMMENTS TO TTB NOTICE 160 DUE ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7TH – WE ARE ASKING THE TTB TO EXTEND THE COMMENT PERIOD AGAIN TO ALLOW FOR INDUSTRY NEGOTIATION AND ALIGNMENT OF INTERESTS Dec 5, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 SONOMA COUNTY WINERY USE PERMITS, EVENT RESTICTIONS AND DTC Oct 18, 2016
- August 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 22, 2016 Crowd Funding for Alcohol Producers and Retailers – Down the Rabbit Hole with the Tied House laws Jul 22, 2016
- Jul 18, 2016 Everything you ever wanted to know about the BPA Warning Statement but were afraid to ask Jul 18, 2016
- June 2016
- April 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 25, 2016 The Arsenic in Wine Class Action Dismissal – what it means Mar 25, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Counterfeit or Artisanal Mexican Spirits? Pick your Poison, or your lime wedge Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 11, 2016 Warning - CA ABC enforcement teams are on the prowl this weekend! Mar 11, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 RELIEF AT LAST! ILLINOIS MOVES TO FIX THE SALES TAX LAWSUITS AGAINST OUT-OF-STATE SELLERS BUT PROPOSES TO PENALIZE WINERIES AND RETAILERS THAT SHIP WITHOUT PERMITS Feb 29, 2016
- Feb 11, 2016 The TTB Speaks on Category Management or, be Careful What you Ask for Because you might Get it! Feb 11, 2016
- Feb 8, 2016 Hinman & Carmichael LLP Announces the Addition of Jeremy Siegel to its team of top beverage law lawyers Feb 8, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 11, 2016 2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Part IV Jan 11, 2016
- Jan 8, 2016 2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Part III Jan 8, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Part II Jan 7, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 2016 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: Part I Jan 6, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 23, 2015 Hinman & Carmichael LLP is Hiring! Dec 23, 2015
- Dec 15, 2015 John Hinman Presents NBI Webinar on Basics of Alcohol Beverage Law Dec 15, 2015
- Dec 9, 2015 ABC DISMISSES SAVE MART GRAPE ESCAPE ACCUSATION BUT REFUSES TO ADOPT JUDGE’S DECISION FINDING NO STRICT LIABILITY FOR ABC VIOLATIONS Dec 9, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 30, 2015 Speakeasies are still with us, and proliferating! Nov 30, 2015
- Nov 23, 2015 The War for the Soul of Sonoma County – the Winery Working Group Battle Nov 23, 2015
- Nov 17, 2015 Santa Claus isn’t the only one coming to town this Christmas! Nov 17, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 14, 2015 Arizona's Direct to Consumer Shipping Rules - An Exercise in Complexity Oct 14, 2015
- Oct 7, 2015 AB 780 - Social Media and the ABC: The California Legislative “Fix” that Fails Oct 7, 2015
- September 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 14, 2015 A Modest Proposal – Adopt the federal rule on Tied-House liability in California Jun 14, 2015
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May 2015
- May 18, 2015 The Grapes Escaped - Why the First Amendment Matters May 18, 2015
- May 4, 2015 Appellate Court Ruling Strikes Blow Against State’s Arbitrary Beer Label Ban May 4, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 30, 2015 Illinois Attorney General's Office Announces Intention to Dismiss False Claims Act Against Liquor Retailers Apr 30, 2015
- Apr 23, 2015 Commercial Speech And Alcoholic Beverages - Part III Apr 23, 2015
- Apr 16, 2015 Commercial Speech And Alcoholic Beverages - Part II Apr 16, 2015
- Apr 13, 2015 Craft Beverages: Social Media Marketing the Effective and Compliant Way Apr 13, 2015
- Apr 7, 2015 Commercial Speech And Alcoholic Beverages - Part I Apr 7, 2015
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March 2015
- Mar 24, 2015 A LAYPERSON LOOKS AT ARSENIC IN WINE Mar 24, 2015
- Mar 6, 2015 The Biggest Retailer in the World vs. the TABC Mar 6, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 20, 2015 Rebecca Stamey-White presents Emerging Issues in Wine Law Feb 20, 2015
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January 2015
- Jan 6, 2015 Top Beverage Alcohol Law Firm Adds and Elevates Partners Jan 6, 2015
- December 2014
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November 2014
- Nov 18, 2014 BOOZE RULES OF SOCIAL MEDIA: The Retailer Right to Pay Exception Nov 18, 2014
- Nov 10, 2014 LIONS AND TIGERS AND TWEETS, OH MY! Nov 10, 2014
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October 2014
- Oct 24, 2014 AB 2004: Brewer's Incremental Parity with Wine Makers Oct 24, 2014
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September 2014
- Sep 16, 2014 Expanding, Proud Of It, and Wanting to Tell the World Sep 16, 2014
- Sep 9, 2014 DC Weighs in Strongly on Third Party Marketer Delivery Services Sep 9, 2014
- June 2014
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May 2014
- May 5, 2014 Hard Cider Legislative Update May 5, 2014
- May 1, 2014 New Marketing Model for New York – Lot 18 and the NYSLA May 1, 2014
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April 2014
- Apr 22, 2014 Sweeping Changes in Proposed NYSLA Bill Include Expansion for Craft Apr 22, 2014
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March 2014
- Mar 20, 2014 Minimum Resale Price Policies - How to Control Price-Cutters Mar 20, 2014
- Mar 11, 2014 AB 2130 – Gloves Off? Mar 11, 2014
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February 2014
- Feb 26, 2014 “Gluten-Free” Labels for Wine, Beer and Distilled Spirits. We’re Still Waiting. Feb 26, 2014
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January 2014
- Jan 28, 2014 AB 1252: Sanitation Overkill? Jan 28, 2014
- Jan 21, 2014 Growlers: Not Just for Beer Anymore Jan 21, 2014
- Jan 14, 2014 California Legislative Roundup 2014 Jan 14, 2014
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December 2013
- Dec 1, 2013 Build It and They Will Come: Craft Products Get New Privileges in CA and TX Dec 1, 2013
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October 2013
- Oct 28, 2013 AB 1128: Veto of the “Serve a Minor” Felony Penalty Bill, or How to Lose a Winery in One Sale Oct 28, 2013
- Oct 15, 2013 California Grocers Association v. ABC, Part 2: California Appeals Court Vacates ABC’s Adoption of a Trade Advisory That Correctly Guided Licensee Conduct Oct 15, 2013
- Oct 14, 2013 California Grocers Association v. ABC, Part 1: California Appeals Court Prohibits Alcohol Sales at Self-Check Out Stands Oct 14, 2013
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May 2013
- May 20, 2013 AB 1128: The “Serve a Minor” Felony Penalty Bill, or How to Lose a Winery in One Sale May 20, 2013
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April 2013
- Apr 17, 2013 The New York SLA and Online Wine Sales: A Work in Progress Apr 17, 2013
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March 2013
- Mar 26, 2013 California SB 635: What the 4am Bill Really Means for California Communities Mar 26, 2013
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January 2013
- Jan 9, 2013 Electronic Invoices in California: Welcome to the 19th Century Jan 9, 2013
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October 2012
- Oct 23, 2012 The History of Amazon and Wine: What Has Changed? Oct 23, 2012
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September 2012
- Sep 27, 2012 Third Party Marketing Checklist Sep 27, 2012
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July 2012
- Jul 10, 2012 BOOZE RULES – PROMOTIONAL APPEARANCES AND AUTOGRAPHS Jul 10, 2012
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May 2012
- May 17, 2012 Washington State: Down the Rabbit Hole of the Tied-House Laws May 17, 2012