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Employment Law Focus: Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC You have probably heard about the recent changes to Michigan’s employment laws via the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) that was approved by Michigan lawmakers. Especially with significant changes like these, it is crucial for you to stay informed and…
Trademark and Branding Protection for Michigan Wineries Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC The Michigan wine industry is thriving, with more than 170 wineries producing distinctive wines that draw tourists and wine enthusiasts to the State’s tasting rooms and beautiful vineyards. As more winemakers come to market, competition grows, and branding and trademark protection…
Public Service Announcement: Join Us for the 4th Town Hall Meeting on Exploring Funding Mechanisms for the Wine Industry! Attention all wine enthusiasts and industry professionals! The 4th Town Hall Meeting is just around the corner, and this time, we’re delving into a crucial topic: exploring funding mechanisms for the wine industry. This is…
MWC Invites Michigan Grape Growers to Participate in the 2024 VineBalance Pilot Program As the 2024 season starts to pick up we would like to invite you to participate in the pilot year for the 2024 Michigan VineBalance program. VineBalance is a self-assessment grower workbook that aims to help growers implement and adopt the…
Wine (and Beer) Tasting Events at a Retailer’s Location Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Holding a tasting, or sampling, event at a retailer may be an effective way to introduce your product to consumers. Like all regulatory topics related to wine and beer, there are several items to keep in mind if…
Experience the 2024 Michigan Wine Collaborative Media Kit! MWC is excited to announce and release our 2024 Media Kit. This spectacular production aims to serve as a general introduction to the Michigan Wine Collaborative and includes information about who we are, what we are working on, who we serve, what we believe, and how you…
MWC Presents: 2024 Michigan Wine Industry Funding Town Hall Panel Michigan Wine Collaborative is excited and honored to present our 2024 Town Hall panelists who will be engaging in an important discussion on wine industry funding at the 2024 Northwest Orchard & Vineyard Show. This will be a great opportunity for the industry to ask…
MWC SESSIONS AT THE 2024 NORTHWEST ORCHARD & VINEYARD SHOW January 16th 2024 Viticulture Sessions Keen: Solar Sustainability Solutions for Growers and Wineries: Technologies, Services, Incentives, and Funding (1:55-2:30) Learn more about this session HERE! REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS SESSION AT THE 2024 ORCHARD & VINEYARD SHOW HERE!! January 17th 2024 Industry Discussion…
The Attorney General’s Enforcement of Michigan Direct Shipping Liquor Laws Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC A few months ago, I wrote about the requirements to ship wine directly to the consumer in Michigan and complying with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) requirements to do so. Both in-state and out-of-state wineries or…
MUSIC IN THE BOTTLE x 2023 MI GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES: PART 1 MWC is excited to announce the conclusion of the first installment of the 2023 MI Governor’s Cup Series collaboration with Music in the Bottle podcast. This first installment features the winning wines from the 2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup! The series kicks…
