Dram Shop Liability for Winery Tasting Rooms in Michigan Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC If you operate a tasting room in Michigan, onsite or offsite, understanding the State’s dram shop laws is important. These laws impose specific responsibilities and potential liabilities on establishments that serve alcohol, including winery tasting rooms. Michigan’s dram…
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…
2024/2025 MWC Sponsor Shout Out Feature MWC works hard for the Michigan wine industry and none of it would be possible without our members or our sponsors. We wanted to take some time this month to recognize some of our biggest supporters. Including: Howard & Howard Prime Vintage Farm Bureau Double A Vineyards Resource Label…
Prime Vintage Insurance Services, LLC is proud to announce it is entering the great state of Michigan to insure wineries and cideries. Prime Vintage is an insurance underwriting facility focused on the winery and cidery industry. We have a professional, knowledgeable, and ambitious underwriting and marketing team that caters to the insurance needs of your…
Attention: Michigan Grape Growers! Wilbur Ellis will be hosting our First Annual Grape Grower Label Update meeting. Please join us April 4th at the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 8am- 12 noon. Learn about new label updates and new products. Join us for good discussion, raffles prizes, lunch and RUP credits. Please open the attached…
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…
MWC Shouts Out Our 2023 Sponsors! 2023 was an amazing year for new partnerships for the Michigan Wine Collaborative. We were beyond honored to have the support of so many of our members and our sponsors. We are hoping to break our 2023 record in 2024!! Check out our biggest supporters from the last year…
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…
September 2023 Newsletter Listen to the first episode from Music in the Bottle’s MI Governor’s Cup Series, Indulge in the data from our most recent grower’s survey and participate in a final survey, Get excited for the upcoming Field Blends Michigan tour, Help us expand the MWC Talent Pipeline/4-H Viticulture Club, Join the 2024 MI Governor’s Cup…
