Montgomery Co., MD: Holiday Rides Program Offers Alternative To Drinking And Driving
Montgomery Co., MD: Holiday Rides Program Offers Alternative To Drinking And Driving My MC Media By Staff Writer December 23, 2015 US-No-Good-Excuse-Infographic[1]In an effort to help prevent drunk driving in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is partnering with a local transportation service to offer $20 gift cards towards […]
IN: Indiana Allows Christmas Alcohol Sales, but Many Aren’t Celebrating
IN: Indiana Allows Christmas Alcohol Sales, but Many Aren’t Celebrating New York Times By Julie Bosman December 23, 2015 MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — It is still illegal to buy alcohol at a liquor store on Sunday in Indiana, a red state holding fast to an old blue law. Grocery stores and gas stations can […]
Missouri: Major Brands Launches Safe Home After Every Occasion™ Social Responsibility Program Aimed at Getting Missourians Home Safely-All Year Round Source: Major Brands November 22, 2016 Just in time for the biggest socializing night of the year, Thanksgiving Eve, Major Brands, Inc., Missouri’s largest family-owned distributor of premium spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages is […]
Big Tax Grab Risks Nipping Cannabis Industry In The Bud
Big Tax Grab Risks Nipping Cannabis Industry In The Bud Source: Law 360 By Michael Chernis, Chernis Law Group November 22, 2016 On Nov. 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative. For many California policymakers at the state and local levels, one major attraction of Prop. 64, which […]
Amazon plan to sell alcohol from its Scottish sites sparks fears of rise in hazardous drinking
Amazon plan to sell alcohol from its Scottish sites sparks fears of rise in hazardous drinking Source: Herald Scotland Andrew Whitaker November 21st SCOTLAND’S medics have clashed bitterly with internet sales giant Amazon over a controversial plan by the US multinational to sell alcohol from its two Scottish distribution centres. The British […]
The shocking virtual reality video that claims to simulate the horrors of a drink driving car crash
The shocking virtual reality video that claims to simulate the horrors of a drink driving car crash The video was produced by drinks giant Diageo to highlight drink driving It follows three cars driving at night with one of the drivers intoxicated Viewers can experience the crash in 360 degree video using a VR […]
Brewers Bet Beer Drinkers Seek More Sober Suds
Brewers Bet Beer Drinkers Seek More Sober Suds Shift to healthier consumption, tighter regulations renew beer makers’ hopes for nonalcoholic offerings Source: WSJ By Saabira Chaudhuri Nov. 22, 2016 After years of trying and failing to jump-start sales of alcohol-free beer, the world’s largest brewers are expanding their nonalcoholic offerings with renewed […]
I Drank Weed Wine – Here’s What Happened
I Drank Weed Wine – Here’s What Happened Source: VinePair Laura Burgess November 21st The presidential election aside, a resounding “WOOHOO” could be heard coast to coast last week as marijuana became legal for recreational use in four new states. This means that now over half the states in this great nation are […]
NIELSEN CGA: For Millennials, ‘Black Wednesday’ is a Big Night for Beers, Bars & Bonding
NIELSEN CGA: For Millennials, ‘Black Wednesday’ is a Big Night for Beers, Bars & Bonding 1 in 4 Millennials say they will visit the on-premise on Black Wednesday before spending Thanksgiving Day with Family Source: Nielsen CGA November 21st According to the latest Nielsen CGA On Premise Consumer Survey (OPCS), a fifth […]
Liquor Co. Execs Sue Rival For Fees Amid Bootlegging Claims
Liquor Co. Execs Sue Rival For Fees Amid Bootlegging Claims Source: Law360 By Jeff Montgomery November 18, 2016 Two wholesale liquor company executives asked Delaware’s Chancery Court on Friday to quickly award them legal fees from a company they once helped lead, in order to pay their defense against the same company’s claim […]