Brewing

San Diego Jury Rules Against Molson Coors in Trademark Battle with Stone Brewing

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San Diego, CA — In a notable legal decision, a federal jury in San Diego ruled that Molson Coors, the parent company of Keystone Light, unlawfully infringed on the trademark of competitor Stone Brewing. This verdict marks a significant event in the brewing industry, underscoring the importance of brand identity and intellectual property rights. The case hinged on the accusation from Stone Brewing that Molson Coors had improperly used its trademarked name. Stone Brewing, renowned in the craft beer community for its distinct branding and extensive range of beers, argued that Molson Coors’ actions could … Read more

Climbing Kites and Field Day Brewing Challenge New THC Regulations in Court

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Des Moines, Iowa – Local businesses Climbing Kites and Field Day Brewing are taking legal action to challenge recent modifications to state regulations that now impose stricter controls on the production and sale of THC-infused products. Referred to colloquially as the “THC rule changes”, these modifications have sparked significant debate and concern among stakeholders in Iowa’s burgeoning THC market. Representatives from Climbing Kites, a well-known THC products manufacturer, alongside Field Day Brewing, which has recently ventured into THC-infused beverages, jointly filed a petition seeking to nullify the new rules enforced by state regulators. Both companies … Read more

New Jersey on the Verge of Overhauling Outdated Liquor License Laws, Boosting Craft Brewing Industry

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is poised to make significant changes to its liquor license laws, ending a long-standing standoff between Governor Phil Murphy and top state lawmakers. The deal, if approved, will ease restrictions on craft breweries and modernize the state’s decades-old regulations. Lawmakers are set to introduce a compromise bill by Thursday, with the aim of securing approval from both houses of the state Legislature on Monday, the final day of the ongoing lame-duck legislative session. Anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations disclosed this information to NJ Advance Media. The highlight of … Read more