We’ve had the ability to do guest columns on this website but never utilized it until now. These guest columns are not to be considered legal advice but rather are thoughts on issues relating to alcohol law and policy. The first guest column is brought to us by Mike Madigan, a partner in Madigan, Dahl and Harlan…Read More
California Attorney General Warns Suppliers and Importers: Do Not Control Other Licensees
February 15, 2010 21st Amendment Alcohol Regulation Guest Columns
In a very forceful advisory, the California Attorney General has made it clear that California law does not allow suppliers to micromanage and control distributor licensees. This guidance apparently went to over 600 importers and suppliers. The staff of the attorney general actually spent time reviewing the proposed supplier contracts to state law and were very concerned…Read More
