The TTB’s (Federal Tax and Trade Bureau) investigations into trade practice violations became a major news story when it was announced that it entered into joint investigations with the Florida and Illinois liquor enforcement agencies. The importance of these issues became very newsworthy when Warsteiner entered into a $900,000 Offer-in-Compromise […]
Because Illinois is a dual licensing state, obtaining a retail liquor license is a multi-step process. The first step to success is obtaining a local liquor license, if you do not obtain the local license, the state license is impossible to get. In order to get the local liquor license, you may need to go […]
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The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is the national trade association representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry. It is dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of wholesale distributors and brokers of wine and spirits.
Founded in 1943, WSWA has nearly 400 member companies in 50 states […]
Irishliquorlawyer.com this week tackles the issues surrounding the three-tier system. Many people have differing opinions about this matter. To some the three-tier system is a necessary system that helps the state regulate a dangerous and controlled substance. Without the three-tier system the alcohol industry would turn into chaos. Further, its proponents will state that […]
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Today I provide lessons from my experience working with the enforcement team of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). I worked with the enforcement team advising them on complex issues and difficult cases. During this time, I noticed the […]
Cannabis businesses face many challenges it’s not easy being green!
This week the Irish Liquor Lawyer goes green and talks about cannabis. Folks Mary Jane is coming to the State of Illinois and it is a matter of time before she is legal. So, with that in mind, […]
In a potentially groundbreaking case a federal district overturned a state’s regulations and statute that restricted alcohol advertising practices. The case’s potential importance is that it made the decision without considering the effects of the 21st Amendment. Secondly, the Court noted that the […]
KOVAL Distillery
Sonat Birnecker realized the dream of any successful academic, she was tenured, taught in American and Europe and was well published. Further, she was in a career she loved!
On the personal side life was […]
This summary does not reflect my personal viewpoint but merely predicts what I think will occur based on the oral argument before the 7th Circuit.
Prediction
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will not let stand the District Court’s ruling granting summary judgment in favor of Illinois. Ironically, if they remand the case, the original judge retired, […]
This includes my commentary on the rest of the conference. Enjoy the Elvis music while reading, compliments of me 🙂
LEGAL UPDATE
Valerie Haber of Gray Robinson did an excellent job of reviewing some of the most important cases. The people of this fine firm always deliver top quality and Valerie Haber follows the norm.
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