With the California legislative cycle coming to a close, California independent craft beer received an unexpected boost from Governor Brown. AB 2573, an Anheuser-Busch sponsored bill, passed the legislature. But last Wednesday (on the first day of the California
Craft Beer Law Prof
Craft Beer Law Prof, published by the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, focuses on legal issues affecting the craft beer industry. The blog covers topics such as distribution contracts, franchise laws, and the regulatory challenges faced by craft breweries, including the balance of power between brewers and distributors. It also addresses emerging issues like direct-to-consumer shipping, the impact of alcohol delivery apps on traditional regulatory frameworks, and constitutional questions related to state alcohol laws. The blog features student work and legal scholarship analyzing the intersection of alcohol law, commercial speech, and legislative policy affecting craft beer businesses.
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Quiet Supply Chain Antics
During my craft beer law class this summer at McGeorge, many students were surprised to hear about the many ways that Big Beer seeks to restore lost market share. One way in particular that seemed to rankle their eager minds…
Craft Beer Law Student Article: Megan McCauley
As a bit of a jaded reward for writing a great paper in my Craft Beer Law class, the following is a very interesting paper written by a rock-star McGeorge student, Megan McCauley. Megan has been a standout student in…
So What Does a Craft Beer Law Class Look Like?
This last weekend (2/16-2/18), I had the honor and privilege of teaching the first craft beer law class offered at a U.S. law school (and I believe worldwide). Several of my friends and colleagues are asking me what the heck…
Lies (allegedly), Damned Lies (allegedly), and Class Actions
So what a brewery says on labels and packaging is important. And consumer protection laws (including false advertising laws) are important. Add these two concepts up, and it appears to be class action heaven. Brewers can avoid this nasty equation…
A Seal of Approval and Unlikely Legal Morass
Have you seen this yet?
Ignore the interesting syllabic presentation. It’s not quite news anymore in the craft beer world that the Brewers Association recently created this seal so that members can use it on their marketing and products. So what…
True (Crafty) Colors?
The list of Big Beer owned crafty breweries keeps getting larger (many known as ABI’s “High End”). That is, until ABI recently announced that it is out of its craft brewery acquisition phase. The focus now, according to ABI, will…
Big Win for Craft Beer in the Ninth Circuit Over the Summer
So the Ninth Circuit got this one right. Basically, big beer still won’t be able to pay retailers for advertising under California law. That, my fellow craft beer lovers, is a big deal.
If you’ve followed my prior blog posts,…
Vader and the Borg: Pathways Toward Galactic Domination
What’s Big Beer up to? If you pay attention to beer headlines or the blogosphere, you have no doubt noticed folks shining light on Big Beer’s antics. In my mind, Big Beer’s conduct can be classified into two camps: Vader…
Defining Craft Beer Is Tough, But We Should At Least Know Who Made Whatever Is In The Glass
Hi again. Please excuse my absence—it’s been a bit busy on the teaching side.
When things “go legal,” it is difficult to discuss a concept without a precise definition (see “causation,” “reckless,” “negligence,” etc.). The term “craft beer” is no…