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Is Robinson-Patman Back? What the Southern Glazer’s Settlement Means for the Wine Industry

For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act has been something of a sleeping giant in U.S. competition law.  The law remained on the books but was rarely enforced by federal regulators. That changed in a meaningful way this month. (On Reserve/Lindsey A. Zahn)

FTC Settles Case the Revived Federal Price Discrimination Law

The Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits settlement and a separate FTC investigation involving Gildan and S&S Activewear signal continued interest in enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act, underscoring the importance to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors of reviewing their pricing and discount practices. (Morgan Lewis)

Drinking, Sex, Religion, October and the Meta Explanations for Wine’s Decline

The 15-Year Cultural Evolution that explains “Come Over October.” (Fermnentation/Tom Wark)