Archives for July 2010

South Carolina Supreme Court Raises Stakes on Retailers

In this case, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that retailers of alcohol are liable for damages incurred by patrons who end up hurting others in car accidents.  Read the opinion here.

No National Contract. Michigan Court Rules on MillerCoors Proposed Contract

The Michigan courts have clearly held that anyone wanting to sell alcohol in Michigan has to abide by Michigan law. In a very strongly worded opinion, a Michigan State Court has upheld the decisions of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission finding that the proposed MillerCoors contract violated several aspects of Michigan alcohol law.   In his…Read More