Legal Analysis
2026 Liquor Liability Review
February 5, 2026
Wilson Elser is pleased to share the 2026 edition of the Wilson Elser’s Liquor Liability Review. This publication examines key legal issues affecting liquor liability across the United States, with a comprehensive review of Dram Shop statutes where applicable, as well as relevant common law developments in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The review addresses several critical areas of law, including:
- Statutes of limitation
- Affirmative defenses
- Damages
- Burden of proof
- State-specific considerations and notable case law