California is notorious for implementing business regulations that make no sense. These regulations are costly for market participants and raise the cost to do business there. This once great state is seeing something I thought unimaginable in my lifetime, more native-born people leaving than entering the state.
I guess unaware of this trend, my father’s country […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer mourns the passing of Chicago Hospitality Legend and great friend Eamonn Vaughan.
Eamonn Vaughan, in a life cut way too short, lived the American Dream to its fullest. He came to America from Ireland as a teenager. Together with his partner and brother Kevin, they built a chain of well respected bars and […]
The FTC, which set its sights on Southern Wine and Spirits is now requesting information from Total Wine and More (Total). Total according to Law360.com, objected to a civil investigative demand from the FTC on numerous grounds. The FTC is requesting voluminous amounts of data on Total’s dealings with distributors. There has been no indication […]
Blue Cloud by its simple presence is sending tremors through the liquor establishment. Nothing demonstrates this more than the rush of legislation to attack them directly.
In Illinois, my state of expertise, two bills seem inspired by this new Blue Cloud phenomenon.
SB2433 deals mainly with non-alcohol merchandise being involved in the sale of alcohol. The […]
I am happy to make my 75th Media Appearance in Wine Searcher discussing tied-house issues.
As someone that drafted Illinois’ tied-house regulations, I welcome the opportunity to provide insight on a complex legal issue that unknowingly trips up liquor industry members.
“Those who attempt to level, never equalize.” The great Irish philosopher Edmund Burke.
Many in the industry may be delighted by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirts (Southern) becoming the target of a FTC investigation, but before drawing your conclusion, one should think about what the implications of the FTC’s action are and […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer, was named to the VinePair 50 today. The VinePair 50 represents people from all walks of life in the industry from mixologists, brand owners, to yes even lawyers. It is gratifying to be recognized by such a great publication in the liquor industry and to be the only lawyer named to […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer will be on the VinePair Podcast at 7:30 a.m. eastern time tomorrow discussing the RNDC and Sazerac divorce that has made it to court.
We will cover the dirty laundry from the filings and the great implications on the liquor field. Tune in tomorrow for an informative and entertaining discussion of a […]
Great friend and colleague John Hinman, His Excellency Czech Ambassador to the US, Miloslav Stasek, and Irish Liquor Lawyer
It was a distinct honor to meet the Czech Ambassador to the U.S. Miloslav Stasek. His excellency greeted us with graciousness and kindness.
My friend and colleague, John Hinman […]
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The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) recently penned a piece that tears into supporters of DTC shipping. Specifically, Steven Harrison of VinoShipper, Blake Gray of Wine-Seracher.com and Lettie Teague of the Wall Street Journal drew the ire of WSWA.
WSWA concludes the opinions […]
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