Overview
Alva Mather is speaking on a panel at the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) 2025 Annual Conference in Maui. Her session on June 16, “Antitrust on Tap: Mergers, Market, Enforcement, and the Future of Competition in the Alcohol Industry,” explores the latest antitrust issues impacting the industry, from the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing investigation into price discrimination by major distributors to the increased scrutiny of mergers that threatened market competition and the resurgence of the Robinson-Patman Act. Alva and her co-panelists also discuss how exclusive dealing arrangements, tied-house laws, and the rise of dynamic pricing algorithms are reshaping the competitive landscape for the industry.
The NCSLA Annual Conference explores historical and cutting-edge issues related to the alcohol beverage industry, providing a reliable source for strategic regulatory planning and best practices in these changing times. To learn more about the conference, visit the NCSLA 2025 Annual Conference event page.
