Southern Glazer’s & FTC Reach  “Agreement in Principle”

Dear Client:  Late last week Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and the Federal Trade Commission reached an "agreement in principle" in the case the FTC filed against the wholesaler for alleged pricing discrimination.  You'll recall the case was filed in late 2024 by the outgoing Biden administration, alleging SGWS charged small and independent retailers more than its larger chain customers in violation of the Robinson-Patman Act [see WSD 12-12-2024].  Last year the case survived dismissal, and when we last covered