Wine Law By the Case: The Year in Review
2014 is quickly winding down. A look back on the year in alcohol beverage practice most notably reflects issues raised by changing methods of doing business, including the avenues used to make sales to...
Author: Jamie J. Cox
Wine Law by the Case: Advertising Rules
Like nearly every other facet of the alcohol beverage industry, advertising has historically been carefully regulated. For instance, in Missouri, regulations pertaining to advertising address topics from font size to content, and those specifically relevant to wine address statements regarding...
Solving the Distribution Dilemma at Smaller Wineries
Ever considered self-distribution? Or, does the prospect of doing it all yourself make you cringe at the thought of doing it ALL yourself? As with anything, there are advantages and disadvantages to self-distribution. Obviously,...
Wine Law By the Case: Missouri – Front Line in Franchise Law Battles
If you’ve been following alcohol beverage news recently, you have probably read something about the franchise law battles that are raging, and Missouri has been one of the primary battlefields. A number of states...
Wine Law By the Case: Direct Shipping
Have you ever considered expanding your product to directly reach new customers outside the close proximity of your winery? Or, have you ever wished to make it easier for your current customers to enjoy...
Wine Law By The Case: Amazon.com Faces Jungle of Regs
This is the first column for Midwest Wine Press by Jamie J. Cox, an associate with the law firm Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. in Jefferson City, Missouri. Jamie practices primarily administrative law and represents...