Dimitrios G. Christopoulos to Continue FTC v. Southern Glazer’s Analysis with Guest Counsel; Covering Impact on Pricing, Quantity Discounts and Rebates in ABDI’s Leadership Education Series

Dimitrios G. Christopoulos and Brian McCalmon return to conclude their discussion of FTC v. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in part two of their series for the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois’ (ABDI) Leadership Education Series on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 am CT.

Building on last month’s exploration of the interplay between FTC regulations and quantity discounts and rebates, Dimitri and Brian will go further into how the enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act governs price discounts and rebate programs, taking a closer look at the antitrust compliance considerations, pricing decisions and regulatory risk that distributors and suppliers face when structuring these arrangements under the federal antitrust framework.
This presentation is for ABDI members only. Members will receive the materials and link on Tuesday, April 14.
Christopoulos Law Group attorneys prepare a monthly presentation on trending industry topics on behalf of ABDI. Our next presentation will occur on Wednesday, May 13.

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.

Brian McCalmon has nearly three decades of experience navigating government investigations and high-stakes, business-critical disputes. He guides clients through complex antitrust, consumer protection and regulatory matters, represents them in M&A and conduct antitrust investigations and defends corporations in lawsuits alleging antitrust violations.

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.