When The Liquor World Got Better
Two years ago today, my partners Julia Momose, Ian Beacraft, and I succeeded in our movement to legalize cocktails-to-go in Illinois. Through the months of struggle and late-night zoom calls, we succeeded in breaking new ground.
When we proposed cocktails-to-go it was a radical idea that was only available […]
The Forest Park review reported that the Illinois Liquor Control Commission rescinded Forest Park’s 20 day suspension of Lantern Haus. As the attorney for Lantern Haus, I am ecstatic with the result and glad the media covered this story. I was also happy to contribute to this news story.
The ILCC ruled that my client […]
CALIFORNIA DTC SPIRITS SHIPPING: TIME FOR A REFERENDUM
California’s referendum system allows the chance to put a question to the voters on whether they want changes to state laws or to even recall governors. After the latest version of the spirits DTC shipping bill, maybe it is time to admit that the […]
The Great Guy LaFleur dies, I can’t celebrate this life properly
In my formative years of watching hockey, I had two favorite players, the great Tony Esposito and Montreal Canadiens legend, Guy LaFleur.
I am saddened by his passing and I pray for him and his family. Along with mourning his death, I want […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer makes his 60th media appearance with contributions to Beer Business Daily and Vinepair.
R Street Institute Panel on Alcohol at Your Doorstep: The Future of Direct-to-Consumer Shipping is now available.
I was on this panel with Bob Epstein, the Wine Litigator and Kentucky Representative Adam Koenig, who successfully passed legislation opening up Kentucky’s DTC market.
I am set to speak on the R Street Institute Panel about DTC liquor shipping next Wednesday April 20th at 12:00pm Eastern.
Joining me on the panel will be Bob Esptein, Mr. Epstein is involved in the wine retailer shipping challenges and State Rep. Adam Koening of Kentucky who sponsored the historic DTC alcohol shipping […]
Does Size Really Matter, the DTC Spirits Shipping debate
The California DTC spirits shipping bill really has brought to life the issue of whether size matters. In the bill to allow DTC spirits shipping, it seems the Teamsters, which once objected to the bill, now favors it because there will be a […]
Shockwaves sent through the Liquor system, the Provi lawsuit and its potential impact
This week shockwaves were sent through the liquor legal world when Privo filed an antitrust lawsuit against Southern Wine and Spirits (Southern) and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC). The complaint takes aim at alleged anti-competitive behavior of Southern and […]
It was a privilege to contribute to Blake Gray’s great piece on the Provi antitrust lawsuit. There will be a lot more to come on this lawsuit, I can’t wait to see how it plays out.