Another Brewer Setback in California

Dear Client:The hits for brewers keep coming in California. On the heels of the California Attorney General's industry advisory stripping brewers of several important powers in their distributor agreements, a California court has again interpreted California's brand transfer law in favor of distributors. Let's recap. You'll recall that in late 2008 MillerCoors notified Maita, Elyxir and Mussetter Distributing that they would be terminated without cause as a successor supplier and that DBI Beverage would be the designated buyer. After negotiations