Brian McCormac

Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Shipping Terms

Article written by BrownWinick 2019 Summer Associate, Mariah Kauder, and BrownWinick attorney, Brian McCormac If you have been party to a contract for the sale of goods, the options for shipping terms might seem like a mystery of far too similar terms that can manage to make a world of difference. Understanding when the risk of loss transfers and... Read More

Responding to a Breach Incident

Article written by BrownWinick 2019 Summer Law Clerk, Casey Sievert, and BrownWinick attorney, Brian McCormac With the growing number of data security incidents and the potential for bet-the-company sized risks, it is crucial to know how to navigate such an event. BrownWinick’s data security and privacy team specializes in helping businesses... Read More

Contract Brewing - A Strategy for "Right Sizing" Brewery Production

One of the toughest decisions a brewery owner must make is deciding how much production capacity is the right amount. Starting (or expanding) a brewery is a huge decision. Brewing equipment is expensive and filling excess production capacity can be a tediously slow process. After an expansion, a brewery owner may spend many sleepless nights... Read More

A Huge Win For Iowa's Great Distilleries!

The law, as it was written, allowed Iowa breweries and wineries to serve alcohol on site to paying customers. However, Iowa distilleries did not enjoy a similar privilege. This meant that Iowa distilleries could not sell a glass of their spirits to visiting customers. This Prohibition era restriction limits customer engagement with Iowa... Read More

Invalidation of Safe Harbor, EU to US Data Security Measures Tested, Failed

Historically, European nations have placed much greater emphasis on data security than the United States, and the European Union has taken a proactive approach to protecting the privacy of its residents. In the mid-1990s, the EU implemented a comprehensive data protection law, called the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection.... Read More