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.
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 […]
Carrie Bonnington, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
Irish Liquor Lawyer would like to wish our mascot a Happy 2nd birthday.
As a veteran of 4, and going on 5 very soon, liquor conferences. He is the most educated 2-year-old on liquor legal issues in the country.
Pictured here taking a break after helping dad look into some […]
Orion is a Florida licensed importer and wholesaler that would like to import product and sell it directly to California retailers. It seeks a license to become a California importer. A California importer can also obtain a wholesaler license and transfer the product from its importer license to its wholesaler license and then […]
A California Federal District Court dismissed a Commerce Clause challenge against a California law which required an importer to have a physical location in California in order to sell to California retailers.
Additionally, the Court rejected the Plaintiff’s Privilege and Immunities challenge to the California law.
Nevertheless, the Court granted the plaintiff’s leave to amend their complaint […]
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