Category: Legal

By Tony Schoenberg and MaryJo Lopez-Oneal, Farella Braun + Martel The wine industry is undergoing a period of contraction that is reshaping the way buyers and sellers approach mergers and acquisitions....

Dealmakers and counsel can unlock value in middle market M&A, ensuring stakeholders are positioned to achieve optimal deal outcomes. By Greg LeSaint and Carolina de Armas The 2025 mergers and acquisitions...

For our last column this year, WineAmerica is pleased that the esteemed law firm of Hinman and Carmichael could share its legal expertise on such an important topic.  —Michael Kaiser, WineAmerica Old...

The expansion of wine grape cultivation in Arizona and Colorado represents both economic opportunity and resource management challenge.  By Gabe Racz and Mike Laszlo The rapid expansion of winegrape...

Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report offers an in-depth look at the current struggles shaping today’s wine markets. By Jeff Siegel Perhaps the best news in Silicon Valley...

Distributor’s pricing practices are under scrutiny. By Jeff Siegel The Federal Trade Commission will sue Southern Glazer’s, the world’s biggest wine wholesaler, for illegal business practices that...

Today, estate planning must take into account options such as selling the property to a third party, a merger or acquisition, or even just closing it.  By Jeff Siegel Succession and estate planning...

Sometime early next year, the federal government should conclude its investigation into whether some imported glass wine bottles are being sold at ...

A federal antitrust lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s could be filed this month. By Jeff Siegel   The news that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Southern Glazer’s, the world’s biggest...

Visionary leader of Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute is ready for his next chapter. By Jeff Siegel   Ray Johnson, Sonoma State University Ask Ray Johnson what he’ll miss the most...

The result of Napa Valley V. Lindsay Blair Hoopes Et al could have a significant and lasting impact on “small wineries” in the Napa Valley — and influence whether they can survive. By Christopher Hanson   David ...

In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our industry.  As...

In 2023, Wine Industry Advisor continued its mission to provide you — our broad audience of professionals and enthusiasts — the latest, most important information about key topics facing our industry.  As...

Disputes fermenting between winery shareholders may not be governed by fiduciary duties but could be covered by insurance. By Amy Briggs and Hilary Krase Many wineries operate as closely held companies,...

In July, Tennessee attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal lawsuit against six out-of-state retailers, claiming they illegally shipped alcohol into the state.  By Jeff Siegel   Alex...

Business owners have an extreme level of control over many commonplace accidents. By Larry Chasin   We’ve all heard and seen the effects of extreme weather and the damage it can cause to property....