As a result of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision in the Sheetz litigation the convenience store/gas station was forced to surrender its license to sell beer. Despite that decision the chain apparently believes it is entitled to a license...
At the recent MBDA convention, the distributors were addressed by Jerry Mullane, VP, State Affairs East Region, Anheusser-Busch, Inc. Among other comments, more fully reported in the most recent MBDA Newsletter, Mr. Mullane laid out A-B’s position concerning...
On June 15th the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 5-1 opinion, held that the Sheetz, Altoona, restaurant/convenience store/gas station is not entitled to a retail dispenser license to sell beer. This decision upholds the Commonwealth Court decision issued in February,...
Giant Eagle stores located near Pittsburgh and Erie have filed for Restaurant Liquor Licenses that will allow them to sell beer at the following locations: Settlers Ridge, Wexford, West View, West Mifflin, Homestead,Monroeville, and Buffalo Road in Erie. There is...
The final episode of the hit television show "ER" recently was a case of art imitating life — and it was no accident. The plot line focused on a teen in a coma induced by binge drinking. In the script she faced the threat of brain damage. In real life,...
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association (MBDA) is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to review the Commonwealth Court’s decision to allow beer sales in supermarkets, calling the decision likely to herald “the most...
