The Weinberg Group had done similar work for Big Tobacco and then began working in Europe to defeat alcohol regulations. ACS editor Rudy Baum called the Weinberg article a "hatchet job".
After completing work with Big Tobacco, The Weinberg Group turned its attention to Europe, where they sought to dismantle alcohol regulations. ACS editor Rudy Baum viewed the Weinberg piece as a "hatchet job".