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Texas Alcohol Law Stands as Valid ALEXANDRIA, VA – For the third time this year, the 5 th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the Specialty Wine Retailers Association (SWRA) in Siesta Village Market v. Steen , sending a strong message that the Court’s original ruling validating Texas’ alcohol law stands. In its most recent appeal filed earlier this month, the SWRA requested that the full 5 th Circuit rehear the case and reconsider the Court’s previous two rulings. In January, a 5 th Circuit panel of judges ruled in favor of the state of Texas and its law that allows in-state retailers...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) was sad to learn that Harry Wiles, longtime industry advocate and Executive Director of the American Beverage Licensees (ABL) – the trade group representing beverage retailers – passed away yesterday morning. NBWA President Craig Purser issued the following statement remembering Harry’s life and contributions: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry’s wife Cindy, the Wiles family, the American Beverage Licensees board members and ABL staff during this difficult time. While Harry was a tireless advocate for the licensed...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It is with a very heavy heart that NBWA remembers Board Member Judd Sondreal, President of McKinnon Company in Grand Forks, North Dakota, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 17. Judd stood out everywhere he went because of his radiant smile and his infectious love of life. He always was thinking of others, especially his family. He beamed when talking about his wife, Lisa, and their daughters – they were the light of his life. NBWA is fortunate to call Judd our friend, and we are all better for knowing such a great person. Judd would have been 46 years old this Friday...
Stresses Transparency, Accountably, Responsibility Provided by State-Based System ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Senior Vice President & General Counsel Paul Pisano spoke to alcohol law enforcement personnel about the importance of supporting state alcohol regulation to protect public health as well as recent challenges to state alcohol regulation at the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association’s (NLLEA) 23rd Annual Conference August 14 in Dallas, Texas. NLLEA is an association of law enforcement personnel involved in enforcing liquor laws in the United...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For the third time, the Specialty Wine Retailers Association (SWRA) has filed papers seeking full 5 th Circuit review in Siesta Village Market v. Steen . In this most recent filing, SWRA is requesting once again that the full 5 th Circuit Court of Appeals rehear the case and reconsider the Court’s previous two rulings, including its last denial of an en banc hearing. In January, a 5 th Circuit panel of judges ruled in favor of the state of Texas and its law that allows in-state retailers to remotely sell and deliver wine to Texas consumers but denies that right to out-of-...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – News reports have indicated that multiple people were shot this morning at the warehouse of Hartford Distributors, Inc., a beer distribution company in Manchester, Connecticut. “All of us at NBWA were saddened to learn of this tragic incident,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, all of the employees of Hartford Distributors and their families during this difficult time.” ### The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents the interests of America’s 2,850 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) will accept nominations for the Fourth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year award through July 20, 2010 . The award recognizes an American beer distributor who actively markets, sells and promotes craft beer. The award will be presented September 18, 2010, at the Great American Beer Festival, hosted by the BA, in Denver, Colorado. America’s beer distributors and craft brewers can nominate any distributor they believe is deserving of the award. To nominate a deserving distributor and to read...
Organization Representing Alcohol Beverage Control States Affirms States’ Role to Regulate Alcohol Alexandria, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) – which represents the interests of America’s 2,850 licensed, independent beer distributors – applauds the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) for passing a resolution that affirms the organization’s support for H.R. 5034, “The Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010” or “CARE Act.” The resolution identifies alcohol as a “unique product;” acknowledges that the states have “primary authority to...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) – which represents the interests of America’s 2,850 licensed, independent beer distributors – applauds yesterday’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of H. Res. 1297, a resolution “supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.” American Craft Beer Week , a national celebration from May 17 through May 23 coordinated by the Brewers Association’s Craft Beer Program, is an opportunity to highlight the culture and contributions of craft beer and the more than 1,500 craft breweries across the United States...
America’s Independent, Licensed Beer Distributors Celebrate Independent, Licensed Taverns ALEXANDRIA, VA – Throughout the month of May, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Tavern Month, which celebrates the many licensed bars and taverns that provide hundreds of thousands of jobs to hardworking men and women and enrich America’s social culture. “It’s an American tradition for adults to gather with friends or colleagues to enjoy a cold beer in a local bar or tavern,” said NBWA President Craig Purser. “America’s licensed beer distributors proudly work hand-in-...