Isabelle Cunningham
Subscribe to Isabelle Cunningham's PostsIsabelle R. Cunningham focuses her practice on regulatory matters, particularly in the area of alcohol and distribution. Isabelle concentrates her work on franchise law related to new product launches, transfers of brand rights, supplier rights in a distributor transaction and has experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
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Legal Considerations for Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
By Isabelle Cunningham and Alva C. Mather on Jan 21, 2022
Posted In Advertising and Marketing, Alcohol Excise Taxes, Distribution, Legislation, Trade Practices
The ready-to-drink cocktail or “RTD” category has exploded in recent years, and it’s occupied by more than merely craft distillers familiar with a carefully made cocktail. Brewers, distillers and even vintners have joined in, capitalizing on consumers’ desires for pre-made, no-fuss beverages. The most unexpected development to emerge with RTDs, however, is the legal complexity...
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Second Prop 65 Amendment Effective April 1, 2021: New Warnings Required
By Alva C. Mather and Isabelle Cunningham on Mar 26, 2021
Posted In Distribution, Legislation, Transactions
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), was enacted as a ballot initiative and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The regulation prohibits knowing or intentional exposure of any individual...
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Oregon Issues New Guidance on Hard Seltzer Classification
By Alva C. Mather and Isabelle Cunningham on Jan 11, 2021
Posted In Alcohol Excise Taxes, Distribution, Import/Export, Legislation, Trade Practices
Recently, Oregon issued clarification pertaining to the classification of hard seltzers in the state. The guidance, as summarized below, impacts the majority of hard seltzers in the market. Classification of hard seltzer has a number of impacts, most notably on excise tax (or “privilege tax”) rates and licensing needed to produce, import, distribute and sell...
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