If you plan to be in Napa, California, this week, we encourage you to join Stoel Rives partner Chris Hermann and other presenters in their discussion of risks and rewards of winery operations at the 7th Annual Best Practices in Winery Operations this Thursday and Friday.

On Friday, Chris will discuss the pitfalls of relying upon custom and practice, expired/unsigned/incomplete contracts and oral contracts pertaining to winemaking, alternating proprietors, custom crush and vendors during the Contract Winemaking session.

Additional seminar topics will include:

  • Social Intelligence and New Technology
  • Legal and Regulatory Update
  • Insurance Considerations
  • Human Resources
  • Stewardship for the Land/Vineyard Conversion
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Winery Events
  • Brand Management
  • Trade Practices
  • Tax Issues
  • Changes and Improvements to Wineries and Vineyards

The event will be held at:

Napa River Inn
500 Main Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-251-8500

For more information visit: http://www.theseminargroup.net/seminar.lasso?seminar=13.WINECA

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Claire Mitchell guides retail and non-retail food and beverage alcohol businesses through the complexities of state and federal regulation, finding thoughtful solutions to both legal and business challenges. Clients such as grocers, restaurants, hotel operators, e-commerce retailers, entertainment venues, alcohol brand owners, and…

Claire Mitchell guides retail and non-retail food and beverage alcohol businesses through the complexities of state and federal regulation, finding thoughtful solutions to both legal and business challenges. Clients such as grocers, restaurants, hotel operators, e-commerce retailers, entertainment venues, alcohol brand owners, and beer, wine, and spirits producers seek Claire’s counsel on state and federal liquor licensing strategies, tied house compliance, trade practice regulation, promotional advertising and sponsorship assessments, and contract negotiation. Claire makes it a priority to build strong connections with state and federal regulators, consultants, and trade associations and leverages that network of relationships to help clients overcome regulatory obstacles.

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