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Back to Blog Periodically, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducts “Underage” compliance checks around the state using undercover (ILCC) agents and local law enforcement officials and volunteers from high schools and colleges.  The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants…

Back to Blog The Illinois House passed legislation aimed at reining in the potential for runaway damages under the state’s biometric privacy law Thursday, more than a year after the Illinois Supreme Court suggested the legislature revisit the law. Illinois’…

Back to Blog Multiple retailer associations view potential revisions by the Federal Reserve as a first step, not a complete solution. Source: https://csnews.com/ May 15, 2024 Multiple retail industry groups told the Federal Reserve that its proposed changes to debit…

Back to Blog Source: https://www.wcia.com/ May 6, 2024 Wineries across the state are pushing for a bill in the Illinois capitol that would allow their workers to expand their operations. Right now under Illinois law, the maximum amount of wine…

Back to Blog BETHESDA, MD – Momentum is building for the 2024 ABL Annual Meeting in San Antonio with speakers and sponsors jumping aboard and joining the program.  Taking place on July 27-29, 2024 at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk,…

Back to Blog Story by Brian Weckerly Tipping has always been a heavily debated topic. Some don’t like it. Some believe it’s necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate…

Back to Blog Source: https://www.brewbound.com/ Zoe Licata April 18, 2024 “Beer is a culture as much as anything else, and we need to do a better job of reminding policymakers,” Justin Kissinger, president and CEO of the World Brewing Alliance,…

Back to Blog Pricing changes come days after card issuers agree to $30 billion settlement over swipe fees By Rachel Gignac on Apr. 03, 2024 Mastercard is increasing its assessment fee, according to the Merchants Payment Coalition. And while Mastercard said these…

Back to Blog Source: https://www.law360.com/ April 9, 2024 Reyes Holdings, the largest beer distributor in the United States, has been sued in Illinois state court by a proposed class of job applicants who claim their genetic privacy rights were violated…

Back to Blog Source: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/ March 28, 2024 MasterCard and Visa have agreed to temporarily reduce and freeze the fees they charge restaurants and other merchants for processing customers’ credit card payments. Under the deal, which still requires the approval…