SGWS, RNDC File Motion to Dismiss Provi Antitrust Suit

Dear Client:    Earlier this year, B2B bev alc e-commerce marketplace Provi filed an antitrust lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and Republic National Distributing Co. [see WSD 03-30-2022]. Yesterday afternoon, the distributors filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim.  FROM PROVI'S VIEW. In its complaint, Provi alleged SGWS and RNDC violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by blocking and rejecting orders made by Provi; boycotting Provi by effectively forcing retailers to not use