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 […]