Court Overturns Mast-Jagermeister and Major Brands Decision

Dear Client:   On Friday, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit overturned a jury's 2021 decision awarding Missouri-based wholesaler Major Brands (MB) almost $12 million amidst a franchise law dispute with former supplier partner Mast-Jagermeister (MJUS).  THE FRANCHISE DISPUTE. Recall, the dispute kicked off in early 2018 when Mast-Jagermeister informed Major Brands that it was going to end its relationship with the wholesaler in Missouri to consolidate its US business with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Major