West Virginia Warns Brewers: Don’t Mess with Our Wholesalers

Dear Client:  The commissioner of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration has put all brewers and importers on notice:  Follow our rules for distributor agreements or face the consequences.  "The WVABCA has been made aware that brewer/importers may, through conduct, practice or actual changes, be attempting to change the terms or requirements set forth in their franchise agreements or joint franchise and equity agreements … without following the proper process to make such changes," says the Commish in a