CLG Attorneys to Lead Trade Practice Seminar at ABDI’s Annual Meeting, Covering Hemp Beverages, Retailer Transfers and More

Dimitrios G. Christopoulos, Jennifer R. Niesen and Charles B. Talbot of Christopoulos Law Group will lead a trade practice seminar for the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois’ (ABDI) Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 29, at 10 am CT. The seminar spans both established and emerging issues facing Illinois beer distributors.

Among other topics, the session will cover:

• The status of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages in Illinois,

• Agreements between wholesalers and retailers,
• Retailer to retailer transfers, including the exceptions where retailers are not required to buy from a wholesaler and
• Merchandising and sponsorship.

This seminar is for ABDI members only. Members will receive the materials and link on Wednesday, October 28.

CLG attorneys present monthly on trending industry topics on behalf of ABDI. Our next presentation will take place in November.

Dimitri has extensive experience representing suppliers, importers, distributors and retailers before federal, state and local regulatory commissions. Clients seek his unique and intricate understanding of all aspects of the beverage alcohol and hospitality industry in Chicago, throughout Illinois and nationwide. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has taught other attorneys on industry issues for continuing legal education.

Jennifer represents clients across every tier of the beverage alcohol and hospitality industry, guiding them through licensing, regulatory compliance, litigation, deal structuring, leasing and acquisitions. She was recently named to Law Bulletin Media’s 2026 40 Under Forty list of Illinois Attorneys to Watch.

Charles concentrates his practice on advising clients with transactional matters, regulatory compliance and trade practice counseling issues. He is experienced in negotiating and drafting agreements relating to the distribution of beverages and food service, asset and stock purchases, escrow, business transitions, indemnification, assignments, releases and settlements of disputes.

ABDI is the unified voice of beer distributors in Illinois, dedicated to advocating for the interests of beer wholesalers and their employees. Committed to upholding the integrity of the three-tier system, ABDI promotes responsible beer sales and consumption throughout the state.

Learn more about ABDI here.