NY Distribs Get TRO in Boston / MB Suit

Dear Client: You may recall that Boston Beer Co. and distributor Manhattan Beer are pitted against New York distributors Oak/Boening, Dana, Dutchess and Gasko & Meyer in the former's attempt to consolidate its New York distribution footprint. In mid-December, the NY distributor group sought preliminary injunctive relief in the form of a temporary restraining order against Boston and Manhattan.  TROs are notoriously difficult to get as the burden of proof of harm is fairly high, but yesterday a New York