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Alcohol Beverage Law in Wisconsin 2022

Product ID: CA3289R9
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

What’s on tap

A liquor license can be a crucial asset. Knowing how to help your clients adhere to the complex regulations governing alcohol sales makes you an invaluable resource. You’ll get the guidance you need to skillfully advise clients through the ins and outs of alcohol regulations at Alcohol Beverage Law in Wisconsin.

Cheers to three tiers

You’ll start with an introduction to licensing, jurisdictions, and regulatory authorities as you explore the three-tier system. Then you’ll take a deeper dive into licensing considerations in mergers and acquisitions. Explore special considerations for real estate and business transactions involving liquor licenses, such as transferability.

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Pricing

Member $269.00

Non-Member $349.00

Credits

7.5 CLE

Date and Time

Thursday, December 01, 20228:30 AM - 4:15 PM CT

Add to Calendar 12/1/2022 8:30:00 AM 12/1/2022 4:15:00 PM America/Chicago Alcohol Beverage Law in Wisconsin 2022

What’s on tap

A liquor license can be a crucial asset. Knowing how to help your clients adhere to the complex regulations governing alcohol sales makes you an invaluable resource. You’ll get the guidance you need to skillfully advise clients through the ins and outs of alcohol regulations at Alcohol Beverage Law in Wisconsin.

Cheers to three tiers

You’ll start with an introduction to licensing, jurisdictions, and regulatory authorities as you explore the three-tier system. Then you’ll take a deeper dive into licensing considerations in mergers and acquisitions. Explore special considerations for real estate and business transactions involving liquor licenses, such as transferability.

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What’s on tap

A liquor license can be a crucial asset. Knowing how to help your clients adhere to the complex regulations governing alcohol sales makes you an invaluable resource. You’ll get the guidance you need to skillfully advise clients through the ins and outs of alcohol regulations at Alcohol Beverage Law in Wisconsin.

Cheers to three tiers

You’ll start with an introduction to licensing, jurisdictions, and regulatory authorities as you explore the three-tier system. Then you’ll take a deeper dive into licensing considerations in mergers and acquisitions. Explore special considerations for real estate and business transactions involving liquor licenses, such as transferability.

Read More ↓

Program Chair and Presenter:

Aaron R. Gary
Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
Madison

Presenters:

William S. Cole
Axley Brynelson LLP
Madison

Jeffrey M. Glazer
OgdenGlazer LLC
Madison

Jason Lee
Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement
Madison

Melissa L. Schmidt
Wisconsin Legislative Council
Madison

Richard L. Schmidt
Boardman & Clark LLP
Madison

Robert M. Tobiassen
National Association of Beverage Importers (NABI)
Washington D.C.

Rick Uhlig
Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement
Green Bay

Michael B. Wittenwyler
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Madison

8:30 a.m. :Introduction to Alcohol Beverages Regulation

  • Understand the 3-tier system
  • Discover the jurisdictions that regulate alcohol law
  • Gain an overview of licensing

Aaron R. Gary

9:00 a.m. : Alcohol Beverage Licenses in Business Transactions

  • Merger and acquisition considerations for commercial properties with liquor license interests
  • “Class B” quota issues and what you can do to address them
  • The transferability of liquor licenses

Richard L. Schmidt

9:50 a.m. : Break

10:05 a.m. : Importing Culture: Bringing Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer of the World to Consumers in the United States

  • Constitutional foundations for jurisdiction over control and regulation
  • The roles of various agencies when importing at the federal level
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) insights for importing into the U.S.
  • The impact on U.S. imports under trade policy and politics

Robert M. Tobiassen - presenting via Zoom

10:55 a.m. : Suppliers, Wholesalers, and Retailers – Alcohol Beverage Trade Practices

  • Limitations and restrictions in the interactions and dealings between each of the three tiers

Michael B. Wittenwyler

11:45 a.m. : Lunch

12:45 p.m. : Inspection and Enforcement

Jason Lee, Rick Uhlig

1:45 p.m. : Suspensions, Revocations, and Non-Renewals

  • Pre-enforcement municipality considerations
  • Licensee strategies for dealing with the municipality
  • Statutory procedure
  • Hearing strategy

William S. Cole

2:35 p.m. : Break

2:50 p.m. : Representing Alcohol Beverage Manufacturers

  • Permits required to start an alcohol beverage manufacturer in Wisconsin
  • Cross-tier ownership rules that may limit who is allowed to own a manufacturer
  • Licensing issues with tap rooms, tasting rooms, restaurants, & brew pubs
  • Rules for self-distribution and working with wholesalers
  • Trade practice restrictions that impact how manufacturers interact with other tiers of the industry such as retailers and wholesalers

Jeffrey M. Glazer

3:40 p.m. : Legislative Update

Melissa L. Schmidt

4:15 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Understand the complex three-tier regulatory framework and its exceptions
  • Learn the retail license issuing process
  • Pick up best practices for importing, supplying, and producing alcohol in Wisconsin
  • Be ready to protect your client’s liquor license throughout a business transaction
  • Get insight on inspections and how to avoid common violations
  • Municipal lawyers
  • Government lawyers
  • Commercial real estate lawyers
  • Lawyers advising businesses
  • Contract lawyers
  • Liquor Licensing Review Board Members
  • Public Officials

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Alcohol Beverages Regulation in Wisconsin
Save 20% on Alcohol Beverages Regulation in Wisconsin.* Plus, all seminar attendees receive a free two-week trial of the Books UnBound® version. It provides a comprehensive review of the laws and regulations affecting alcohol beverage regulation, organized in an easily accessible manner. Use discount code CA3289 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library.

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