The recent market for artisanal and handcrafted goods has spawned a spate of consumer class actions against makers of popular liquors, including Tito’s Vodka, Maker’s Mark, and Jim Beam, for using ...

A recent decision from the Southern District of California demonstrates the uphill battle consumer lawsuits face when challenging “handmade” or “handcrafted” labels on alcoholic beverages. On July 27, ...

As anyone who's ventured to Whole Foods can attest, one often pays a premium for things that read "handmade" on the label. It's made with greater care and by human hands instead of factory machines!