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Artisan Spirit: What Craft Distillers Need to Know About Unfair Trade Practice Laws
I’m very pleased to have contributed a piece about unfair trade practice laws to the Summer 2026 edition of Artisan Spirit magazine. Thank you to […]
Advertising at the Ballpark? California’s Tied-House Exceptions Come With Strings Attached
On June 24, 2026, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) issued an Industry Advisory reminding licensees that the tied-house “advertising exceptions” — the […]
Quoted in Wine Enthusiast: NYC’s “Buzzkill” Campaign
When New York City rolled out an anti-alcohol campaign coined “Buzzkill” last month, Wine Enthusiast contributor Kate Dingwall sought feedback from industry experts as to […]
After Day v. Henry, What’s Next for Out-of-State Alcohol Retailers’ Direct‑to‑Consumer Sales in California?
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court quietly closed one chapter in the long‑running fight over who gets to ship alcoholic beverages directly to […]
California Wine Lawsuit Update: The State Moves to Dismiss
Update (6/1/26): The Judge canceled the June hearing referenced below; we expect a ruling soon. In February, I announced a lawsuit that I filed with […]
New ebook! Distilling Alcohol Law: Federal & California Unfair Trade Practices
When I first began focusing on alcohol law nearly a decade ago, I sought out a legal treatise on the topic. I was dismayed to […]
