Irish Liquor Lawyer Scheduled for Fox Good Day Chicago at 9:40 am central
I am scheduled to be on Fox Good Day Chicago tomorrow discussing Cocktails-For-Hope with my teammate Julia Momose.
Petition for En Banc Rehearing Denied in Lebamoff 6th Circuit Wine Shipping Case
The Sixth Circuit denied to petition for an en banc rehearing in the Lebamoff v. Whitmer case. This case challenged Michigan’s wine shipping law which allowed in-state retailers to ship to Michigan customers but denied this same privilege to out-of-state customers.
Cocktails-To-Go Passes Illinois Legislature: Waits for the Governor’s signature
Cocktails-To-Go Bill Passes in Illinois!
The Illinois Legislature passed a bill that would allow the sale of cocktails-to-go, it awaits the governor’s signature to become law. I have been heavily involved in advocating for and drafting this legislation, if you have any questions please contact me at (312) 535-8380 or sean.oleary@olearylpgroup.com.
Here are the particulars of […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer in Timeout Chicago speaking about Cocktails-For-Hope
It is a distinct privilege to talk about Cocktails-For-Hope’s campaign to allow bars and restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go for take out or delivery.
I am especially grateful to be mentioned with Julia Momose and Ian Beacraft, the two co-founders of Cocktails-For-Hope and two people I respect very much.
This is a great grass roots effort that […]
Support SB3830 Illinois Wine Retailer shipping Bill: It brings in needed revenue and impacts safety during COVID-19 Crisis
Senate Bill 3830 which would bring out-of-state wine retailer shipping to Illinois, should be passed in light of the COVID-19 crisis. This bill is necessary to help Illinois’ budget, ensures Illinois residents are safe, and meets consumer demand and preferences.
The COVID-19 crisis has blown a hole in Illinois’ budget and allowing out-of-state wine retailer shipping […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer in VinePair
I am thrilled to contribute to VinePair’s article about cocktails-to-go. Tim McKirdy wrote a great article on this issue. https://vinepair.com/articles/off-premise-alcohol-sales-bars-restaurants/
Included in this article is one of my great partners in getting cocktails-to-go for the struggling Illinois hospitality industry, Julia Momose of Kumiko. It is a pleasure to team with her on such an important issue!
I […]
Cocktails-For-Hope wants to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the People of Illinois
Cocktails-For-Hope wants to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the People of Illinois
The mission of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the People of the State of Illinois. Cocktails-For-Hope, which wants to expand alcoholic liquor delivery and takeout privileges to allow bars and restaurants to […]
Cocktails For Hope-Julia Momose on TV again
Julia Momose, founder of Cocktails For Hope, will be on TV again discussing our movement to get cocktails-to-go for Illinois restaurants and bars.
Here is the upcoming schedule:
Tuesday, May 12- Julia Momose/Cocktails For Hope on WCIU The Jam’s Facebook Live at 11 am
Wednesday, May 13- Julia/Cocktails For Hope on Fox Good Day Chicago at 9:40 […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer on TV discussing Cocktails-For-Hope
Sean O’Leary, the Irish Liquor Lawyer, was on tv discussing the cocktails-to-go issue in Illinois.
NBC Chicago did a great segment on Cocktails-For-Hope. We are a movement that is trying to get the state of Illinois to allow for a temporary change in policy. This change would allow bars and restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer interviewed by Channel 5 news on Cocktails-For-Hope: watch at 5:00pm
I had a great interview with Kate Chappell from NBC News Chicago on Cocktails-For-Hope which should air at 5:00 pm tonight.
Cocktails-For-Hope is a positive movement to help the hospitality industry during this difficult time. We want for bars and restaurants to be able to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery.
We look forward to working […]