Irish Liquor Lawyer contributes to Forbes again
Great contributing to Forbes one of the best publications in the world. The wine industry is always changing.
Improved Cork-Production Technology Adds Jobs
WSWA files amicus brief in Supreme Court case: read press release below
Three-Tier System and State Authority to Regulate Alcohol are Supported by Twenty-First Amendment and Prior Supreme Court Cases, WSWA Notes in Amicus Filing
Association Files Brief in Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association v. Clayton Byrd, Et Al.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Supreme Court has long-upheld that the Twenty-first Amendment provides […]
Illinois Tied House-“Of value” regulations will be final soon
The proposed Illinois “of value” regulations sailed through its final hurdle without objections. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules did not object to the draft rules. Once the agency adopts the rule, which is a formality, it should become final.
Here is a copy of the “of value” proposed regulations that should become final soon.
http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/SecondNotices/110100-1807735r02.pdf
NCSLA 2018, Pasadena, Part III: What’s in the regulator’s mind?
This is the 3rd and final post on the NCSLA Conference. A great conference full of amazing panels. We are back in frigid Chicago and miss L.A.. Enjoy this great love song to L.A.. See all of you NCSLA members in Louisville, until then, enjoy life to its fullest!
Revealing the Great OZ: Behind […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer becoming a regular contributor to Forbes
It’s a distinct honor to be regularly contributing to Forbes. A great publication that always writes a first class article. Economic development is important to the wine industry and we should promote it.
Irish Liquor Lawyer on winesearcher.com speaking about economic development in the wine industry
It was a privilege to contribute to an article on winesearcher.com about the Mondavi plans to expand their winery. Some residents find it as an encroachment, although I understand their point of view, I commented on the importance of economic development in the wine industry.
https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2018/11/new-mondavi-plan-upsets-some-locals
NCSLA 2018, Pasadena, Part II: Cannabis Panel
Cannabis legalization: The Alcohol Industry- Spectator or Participant?
Moderator:
Rick Garza, Executive Director, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Panelists:
Rebecca Stamey-White, Partner, Hinman & Carmichael LLP., San Francisco, CA
Rob Patridge, Government Transformation, Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Medford, OR
Mark Gorman, Senior V.P. for Govt. Relations, Distilled Spirits Council
Smoke Wallin, President, Vertica
Introduction
This panel was an interesting discussion […]
NCSLA Central/Western Regional Conference 2018, Pasadena, Part I
Irish Liquor Lawyer honored to speak at the home of Rose Bowl
I had the distinct privilege of speaking at this great conference and I am very thankful that Carrie Bonnington, a nationally renowned liquor attorney, selected me for this panel.
Many thanks abound for a wonderful conference
Many thanks to Pam Frantz from […]
Is Cannabis the new hardcore porn?
Cannabis is here and its becoming legal in more states each year. However, even with its acceptance, comes a stigma that it just can’t shake. Its stigma can only be rivaled by the lowest of industries such as hardcore porn.
Restrictions on their rights for advocacy and education
The cannabis industry is hampered in its efforts to […]
Will Byrd actually tackle the most important constitutional issue?
The conventional wisdom is that the Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Byrd (Byrd) case would decide the most important constitutional issue facing the liquor world, whether Granholm extends to retailers.
The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert and should decide whether out-of-state retailers can ship into a state, or whether the states have complete power […]