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Joel Whitaker

Google Updates Alcohol Advertising Policy; New Rules Effective Sept. 30

Google said it will replace its current advertising policy with a new policy that revises the irresponsible alcohol advertising policy. Under the revised policy, advertising must not promote the excessive use of alcohol or imply that alcohol is necessary for a successful or healthy lifestyle. Specifically: Ads must not mislead

RNDC Shedding Leases as It Moves Into Asset Wind Down

Republic National Distributing Co. is seeking court approval to reject additional unexpired leases and to abandon related personal property as it continues a process that began shortly after it filed for Bankruptcy Act protection in July. Where buyers can be found, RNDC is seeking to sell its operations. Where they

Signorello Estate Files for Bankruptcy Protection 9 Years After Wildfire

Signorelllo Estate, a Napa Valley winery that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire nine years ago, has filed for Bankruptcy Act protection just two years after it opened a new winery. American AgCredit, Signorello's lender, moved to foreclose on the winery’s land, buildings, equipment and the right

When It Comes to Getting Paid After a Wildfire, It Helps to Know the Governor

More than 30 small wineries and vineyard owners say they suffered damages in the Pickett fire allegedly started by Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil and are seeking to recover about $90 million they say they lost. So far, only one wine company has received compensation from Hundred Acre and its owner,

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Dolly Parton Leaves Us Wanting More Her talent, ambition, depth, faith and generosity gave her an appeal that was close to universal. (Wall Street Journal/Peggy Noonan) The Trailblazing Business Savvy That Built Dolly Inc. Into an Empire Dolly Parton was fiercely protective of her songwriting catalog when even the

Ironstone Vineyards Owner Buys Brands

The Kautz family, which owns Ironstone Vineyards, has bought a collection of wines from Allan Lombardi, owner of Thomas Allen Winery. Terms weren't disclosed. The brands include Thomas Allen, Hook or Crook Cellars, Provenance Vineyards, Fortitude by Provenance, Red Phoenix, Samuel Lindsay Wines, Landing 63, Weekday Wines and

How a Winery Worker Started a Wildfire that Lasted 17 Days, Wrecked Vintages

On Aug. 21, 2025, Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil disposed of some hot ashes into a burn pile. The resulting wildfire lasted 17 days, destroyed on home and four outbuildings. A number of winegrape growers abandoned their vintages owing to smoke taint they blamed on the fire. Total dmage was estimated