Category Archives: Litigation

Sonoma DA Settles Environmental Complaint

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hugh Reimer and his Krasilsa Pacific Farms SA agreed to a $925,000 settlement of an environmental complaint accusing them of significant damage of streams and wetlands while building a vineyard, under an agreement announced by the Sonoma County District Attorney.  The … Continue reading →

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Texas Securities Commissioner Dismisses Case Against Whiskey Cask Wholesaler

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Texas Securities Board, which functions in Texas much as the Securities & Exchange Commission does for the United States, accused the Whiskey & Wealth Club of violating U.S. securities statutes in selling pallets of whiskey.  Now, the Texas Securities Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Does the Supreme Court’s EPA Decision Put TTB’s Regulations at Risk?

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

There’s an ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.”  That thought occurred to us as we contemplated yesterday’s  Supreme Court decision striking down a proposed regulation would have drastically reduced the use of coal in power plants. The … Continue reading →

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Law Barring Out-of-State Retailers Selling to NC Residents Upheld

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A federal appeals court upheld a North Carolina statute that bars out-of-state retailers — but not instate retailers — from shipping wine directly to North Carolina consumers.  The statute does not violate the Constitution’s dormant Commerce Clause, the court held. … Continue reading →

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PLCB Faces Heavy Penalties for Ignoring Legislative Directive on Direct Shipping

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania General Assembly directed the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to allow properly licensed companies to sell and deliver special orders directly to their customers without added handling fees. The legislation required the PLCB to implement a procedure for processing special … Continue reading →

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Heitzer Cellar Sues Cask Maker

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Heitz Cellar LLC, a Napa Valley winery, said five oak casks it purchased from Gamba USA were defective and leaked and one cask was contaminated with 2,4,6 trichloroanisole (TCA) which ruined 580 gallons of wine. Heitz has sued the cask … Continue reading →

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