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Recently, the USPS Shipping Equity Act was introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), and eight House co-sponsors. In accordance with state and local laws at the delivery location, this legislation would lift the prohibition preventing the...
On Episode 2 of The Business of Drinks podcast, Ryan Malkin joins to discuss Legal Lingo (or How to Not Get Screwed). Ryan Malkin shares his knowledge on how to navigate in the alcohol beverage industry. In the podcast he dives into some of the key issues people...
A recent Daily Beast article outlined the current state of direct to consumer shipping of spirits from distilleries. The article notes that several states, including KY, have recently passed laws allowing distilleries to ship spirits directly to your home, and asks, will the rest follow? In response, WSWA issued a press release outlining alleged inaccuracies in the Daily Beast article.…
The New York State Liquor Authority extended the executive order permitting to-go alcohol. The new expiration date is May 6.
Below is a portion of the press release from the New York State Liquor Authority. For the full release and a Q&A, click here. Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00PM, all licensed on-premises establishments (e.g. restaurants,...
With the help of the Kentucky Distillers Association, a Kentucky bill allowing direct-to-consumer distilled spirits and wine shipments was signed into law on April 13th, 2018. HB 400 permits tourists visiting state distilleries and wineries to purchase a souvenir...
