E-cigarette players fume over favored security firm
The state has effectively put a single private firm in charge of deciding which companies can seek a permit to manufacture e-cigarette liquids sold in Indiana.
View ArticleMore e-liquid firms try to beat state's deadline as courts weigh vaping laws
Six e-liquid makers have applications pending with the state, which has until late Thursday to approve new permits. Meanwhile, critics of Indiana's controversial vaping laws hope federal judges will...
View ArticleState approves seventh e-liquid manufacturer on deadline day
A California-based maker of vaping liquids received the go-ahead on Thursday after finding a security firm qualified to vouch for its operations.
View ArticleJudge grants e-liquid maker temporary restraining order in vaping case
One e-liquid manufacturer will get a short reprieve from the state's new vaping laws, which effectively shut many players out of the market.
View ArticleE-liquid maker withdraws application after security firm questioned
Cali Co-Packing LLC told IBJ that it has decided to withdraw its application from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission following media reports that the company's chosen security firm didn't...
View ArticleJudge rules in favor of scorned e-liquid manufacturer in vaping case
The state has not determined whether it will appeal the ruling to grant a preliminary injunction in the case. The ruling only affects one company.
View ArticleCourt battle heats up between state, Monarch Beverage affiliate
The state has requested a stay of a Marion County judge's ruling last week that opens the door for a Monarch Beverage affiliate to enter the liquor-wholesaling business.
View ArticleMonarch affiliate gets OK to sell liquor after judge denies stay
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has granted Spirited Sales a temporary permit to sell wholesale liquor after a Marion County special judge denied the state's request for a stay on her August...
View ArticleVaping bill sponsor admits 'it did' put people out of business
At an interim meeting of the Senate public policy committee, State Sen. Ron Alting said the law did create a monopoly and cause harm to small businesses. The law and circumstances of its passage are...
View ArticleAG seeks Supreme Court ruling in Monarch-related case
Attorney General Greg Zoeller said he will ask the Indiana Supreme Court to put on hold a lower court ruling that said the state must grant a wholesaler permit to Spirited Sales LLC, a company...
View ArticleIndiana Senate leader commits to fixing vaping law
Recent legislation has had the effect of dramatically reducing the number of players in Indiana’s vaping and e-cigarette industry and creating a monopoly for a Lafayette security firm.
View ArticleGovernor says ATC followed the law letting Ricker’s sell cold beer
Holcomb said it's up to the General Assembly to decide whether the law should be tweaked but he provided legislators no direction.
View ArticleRicker's would get reprieve—for now—under measure approved by House panel
The convenience store chain would be able to keep the permits that two locations use to sell cold carryout beer—a hot-button issue for Indiana liquor stores. Renewing the permits might be trickier.
View ArticleMonarch Beverage loses appeal to buck state liquor laws
The Indianapolis-based alcohol wholesaler had challenged Indiana laws that prevent beer wholesalers from also selling liquor.
View ArticleIndiana Supreme Court overturns decision granting liquor permit to Monarch...
Capping a years-long court battle, justices held that overlapping ownership between Monarch Beverage Co. and Spirited Sales LLC should keep the latter from getting a state permit to wholesale liquor.
View ArticleFederal court agrees to hear Monarch affiliate's case
The decision gives new life to efforts by Monarch, the state’s largest beer and wine distributor, to sell liquor in Indiana—efforts that have been shot down repeatedly by the Legislature and have led...
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