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.
Illinois’ Bottle Deposit Fee: How to make a market more uncompetitive
Illinois HB1799 would impose on the consumer a deposit fee of 5 cents on each beverage container sold. If the consumer returns the beverage container, it would be entitled to a refund.
Many would deem this a benevolent bill that seems […]
Will the 4th Circuit foreshadow a draw in North Carolina’s wine retailer shipping case?
In sports nobody likes a tie, overtime rules have been implemented in about every major sport to avoid a tie.
In the 4th Circuit oral arguments, the main voice on the panel, made it be known that a tie was the […]
Will the Illinois Legislature listen to the Biden administration’s view on the liquor industry?
The Treasury Department authored a report about the alcohol industry named, Competition in the Markets for Beer, Wine, and Spirits.
The report harped on the challenges facing smaller producers, and how markets must become more open and friendly for the small […]
I contributed to Blake Gray’s great piece on New York SLA’s decision on refusal to grant a retail liquor license on absurd grounds.
Playing economic Nostradamus SLA believed the store wouldn’t make money so they denied the license. They also ridiculed the applicant because “All the money appears to be coming from your wife, correct?”
Beyond […]
Teamsters, if Gallo then why not Beam
The California Teamsters Public Affairs Council and the big wholesalers are celebrating a soon to be revealed amendment to the California Direct Shipping Bill, which would limit spirits direct shipping to those distilleries producing less than 150,000 gallons. The limitation is portrayed as a way […]
Great to contribute to Blake Gray’s fantastic piece on the U.S. Treasury’s report on alcohol reform, which was much needed. What better way to make your 60th media appearance than being part of this article