Judge Hears Arguments on CDC’s Motion to Block Constellation Exit

Dear Client: A Colorado judge heard arguments Wednesday on Coors Distributing Company's request to temporarily block Constellation from terminating its distribution agreement while the two sides work toward arbitration. Among the exchanges, Denver District Judge Adam Espinosa questioned  Constellation's attorney on why the court shouldn't temporarily block the termination until an arbitrator can decide the underlying dispute, per Law360's coverage of the hearing. "Why isn't that the route the court should go? Where's the harm there?" the judge asked. Constellation's