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Underage Compliance Checks Back to Blog May 17, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 and bars in communities around the state…

Illinois legislature approves measure to amend state biometric privacy law Back to Blog May 17, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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’…

Industry Groups React to Proposed Debit Swipe Fee Changes Back to Blog May 17, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 card…

Illinois: Wineries push for Illinois bill allowing for more wine production, self-distribution Back to Blog May 9, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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…

Momentum Building for American Beverage Licensees Annual Meeting in San Antonio…Register Today! Back to Blog May 6, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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…

Illinois could change how tipped workers are paid Back to Blog April 23, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 an Illinois…

NBWA Industry Update: Dietary Guidelines, Non-Alc Opportunities and the Health of the On-Premise Back to Blog April 19, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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…

Mastercard Plans to Raise Certain Credit, Debit Card Fees Back to Blog April 15, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 fees…

Beverage Giant Sued Under Illinois Genetic Privacy Law Back to Blog April 15, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 when they…

MasterCard and Visa offer temporary reductions in swipe fees Back to Blog April 15, 2024 Cathy Sagle 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 of…