The Underage Predicament and liquor shipping, is this the real issue?
First, Happy Thanksgiving to every one out there. I hope you and your family enjoy your Thanksgiving. I am extremely grateful to live in the best country on this planet. I will eat well, reflect on this great country and its […]
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) proposed a rule on coupons and rebates as part of its “of value” regulation.
ILCC will be taking industry feedback for a couple of weeks before sending the regulation forward.
I think the industry can provide valuable insight and I already see some issues that should be addressed by a new […]
Fred Biletnikoff shows the limits to Spirits’ growth
I remember Fred Biletnikoff as the tough looking Raiders receiver, that you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. For any football fan, Fred’s toughness left an indelible mark on you.
Today, Fred is retired, still looking tough, but instead of making his living […]
Does the three-tier system hinder diversity?
Last month I had the pleasure of listening to the Honorable Douglas Ginsburg speak. Judge Ginsburg, sits on the D.C. Court of Appeals and was nominated by President Reagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Unfortunately, youthful indiscretion did him in as he admitted to smoking pot […]
I want to take a moment a congratulate my partner in Cocktails-For-Hope and the driving force behind cocktails-to-go in Illinois, Julia Momose. Without her great media presence and steady hand, we would never have made it over the finish line. Also a shout out to our other partner, the extraordinary talented Ian Beacraft.
Julia was named […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer in Wine Searcher
Although disappointed that the Supreme Court did not take up the latest wine retailer shipping case, I was glad to have the opportunity to discuss the case with Blake Gray from Wine Searcher. Blake always writes a great analysis and hits his points well.
Michigan do you hear your consumers calling: What Peter Criss can teach the State of Michigan!
Peter Criss of Kiss wrote a song called Beth, which acknowledged that he heard his wife’s despair and was dismayed by it. The State of Michigan by contrast is hearing the despair from its consumers and […]
I am happy to announce that I made my 50th media appearance in Wine Spectator. Great article by Collin Drezien discussing with Supreme Court’s recent decision not to hear the latest wine retailer challenge to discriminatory wine retailer shipping laws.
Although I am disappointed by the result, I am happy over the media coverage which […]
The Supreme Court issued an order denying cert in Schmitt v. Sarasota Wine, which appealed the 8th Circuit’s decision upholding Missouri’s discriminatory wine retailer shipping law.
Irish Liquor Lawyer in Wine Searcher
Great talking with Blake Gray about the upcoming Supreme Court conference, where the Court will decide on whether to grant cert in Sarasota Wine Market v. Schmitt, a case which appeals the 8th Circuit’s decision upholding Missouri’s discriminatory wine retailer shipping law.
I contributed some insight […]