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What’s Ahead for California Wine Industry With Laws and Regulations - Q&A

July 22, 2021 Media Coverage

North Bay Business Journal

More than wine, area lawyers specializing in the wine business have been forced in the past year to take on a number of critical issues. That includes regulations that were put in place to help the industry because of the pandemic. Katherine Philippakis, chair of Farella's Wine Industry Group, offered her thoughts.

Read the full Q&A at https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industrynews/wine-law-a-robust-collection-of-issues-with-lingering-questions/

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