On April 14, 2010 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral argument in the Wegmans case. Representing MBDA was Robert B. Hoffman of Eckert Seamans law firm, who had successfully argued the Sheetz case for MBDA before the same Court in 2008. Robert Heim of the...
Senate Bill-1300 was introduced by Sen. John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) on March 29th. The bill will allow supermarkets, convenience stores, distributors and importing distributors to sell 6, 12, 18, 24 & 30 packs without limit. MBDA opposes the bill which...
A number of distributors have called MBDA asking if it is possible to have a wine kiosk installed in their distributorship. PLCB Legal Advisory Opinion 10-029, dated Feb. 16,2010, states it is not permissible to place wine kiosks on distributor-licensed...
These talking points were distributed by Sen. John Rafferty (R-Montgomery County) at a press conference held Tuesday, Feb. 16th, in Harrisburg. Initial response to the legislation is posted elsewhere on this website. The Rafferty bill comes after some 15 years of...
Legislation to enable sales of beer in supermarkets and convenience stores will result in reduced choice and convenience for consumers, the president of the Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association (MBDA) said today. ...
Oral agrument in the Wegmans appeal will be heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sitting in Pittsburgh on April 14, 2010, 9 a.m., 801 City-County Bldg., 414 Grant Street. The proceeding is open to the public and all distributors are urged to attend. Read the...
