Farris lawyer, Al Hudec, recently presented at the Association Internationale des Juristes du Droit de la Vigne et du Vin (AIDV) Canadian Wine Law Conference on the topic ‘Inter-Provincial Trade Barriers’, focusing on significant regulatory challenges affecting the liquor industry. Key updates include Alberta’s restrictive policies on direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping from BC wineries, highlighting recent enforcement actions and the resulting legal disputes. He also discussed proposed regulatory changes to facilitate DTC shipping, emphasizing the need for legal reforms to support inter-provincial wine trade that align with national trade agreements. For the full presentation, click here.

Al Hudec is a prominent legal advisor to the BC wine industry, who handles purchase and sale transactions and regulatory matters. With 40 years of experience, he is an expert in M&A, corporate governance, and securities, focusing on North American resource industries and cross-border transactions, including commercial transactions involving Indigenous peoples.