NCSLA Central/Western Regional Conference 2019, Portland, Part II
We heard “daddy” from the back of the room, little did we know that Brendan O’Leary actually had his hand up for a question and wanted to be heard.
Liquor Panel on the Future of the 21st Amendment
I am moderating a panel with Professor Alex Tanford and the Solicitor General of Ohio Ben Flowers on the future of the 21st Amendment. It is rare to have two such highly esteemed legal minds discussing liquor issues.
Don’t miss this great panel: The Future of the 21st Amendment will be shaped by great legal minds like […]
Control States, how political infighting could devastate the liquor industry?
There are presently 17 control or monopoly states (plus Montgomery County, Maryland), where the state operates and controls part of the liquor system. The control ranges from numerous states like New Hampshire and North Carolina where the state controls the sale of spirits to states like Michigan and West Virginia where the state controls the […]
Illinois Cannabis dispensary applications go public
Today is the day, Illinois cannabis dispensary applications go live. The state will begin accepting apps on December 20th and the deadline for filing is January 2, 2020 at 12:00pm.
The state will issue up to 75 licenses by May 1, 2020.
Let me know if you need additional information.
8th Circuit hears oral arguments in the most important liquor case of the year
Why Should we care?
The Missouri Broadcaster’s Association v. Taylor case holds great importance in the liquor world for two reasons:
1. The Court will require the state to produce evidence to prove that its laws are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. In a previous day, a sound legal theory was […]
NCSLA Central/Western Regional Conference 2019, Portland, Part I
Sponsorship Agreements
Moderator:
Carrie Bonnington, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
Panelists:
Matthew Botting, General Counsel, California ABC
Susan Johnson, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP
Michael Feldman, General Counsel, Levy Restaurants and Former General Counsel to a Minor League baseball team in Chicago
Another great panel by Carrie Bonnington dealing with sponsorships. Most of the discussion focused on the sponsorship […]
What Federal Circuit will influence the future of liquor law?
With so many Federal Circuit Courts (Circuit or Circuits) hearing cases on liquor issues, one may wonder which Circuit will become the predominant oracle on liquor issues. Looking for a concise answer to this question becomes murkier when you consider that numerous Circuits will make decisions that are similar if not identical to decisions in […]
NCSLA Panel on the impact of Tennessee Wine case on the liquor industry
Great speaking at the NCSLA on the panel, “The Rise of the Retail Tier and the Impact of Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Retailers Association vs. Thomas.”
Jo Moak did a great job moderating, will provide a detail review later
Tariffs and currency manipulation are hurting small U.S. wineries
The U.S. small wine makers face an uphill battle making it into the U.S. marketplace and then expanding its reach. Because of their small size, it makes it very difficult to pick up proper distribution and distribution that is cost effective.
However, these small producers found a market where they can expand their reach and greatly […]
On premise retailers can now fill growlers
Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 101-517 that will allow on premise retailers to fill growlers from their retail location, subject to certain requirements. Please let me know if you have any questions
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