Suppliers and wholesalers often seek sponsorship opportunities at large venues such as stadiums, arenas, concert halls, golf and tennis tournaments and racetracks. In most instances there are also retail licenses associated with these venues. Because federal and state tied-house laws forbid suppliers and wholesalers from giving anything of value to a retailer, it is essential that both the sponsor and the venue understand the relationship between sponsorship opportunities and tied-house restrictions. The Danow Group is available to assist suppliers, wholesalers and large venues who seek to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities without violating the law.
Suppliers and wholesalers should have a written distributor agreement. Before entering into such an agreement, both parties should check the applicable law and rules of each state in the proposed territory. Some states have franchise laws that make it difficult to cancel or curtail such an agreement. In addition, there may be laws that limit […]
Starting on March 5, 2026, it will be legal for an on-premises retailer, licensed to sell such beverage, to purchase up to a total of six bottles of wine or liquor in a week from package stores, provided those package stores are licensed to sell the beverage in question. The wine or liquor purchased from […]
When California’s Assembly Bill 1246 (AB 1246) takes effect on January 1, 2026, it will mark a notable shift in how distilled spirits can reach consumers. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 3, 2025, the law gives both California craft distillers and certain out-of-state craft producers the opportunity to ship their spirits directly to […]