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How to minimize your retail establishment’s risk of being punished and fined for liquor violations

By |2018-08-02T22:35:58+00:00August 2nd, 2018|Liquor Industry Insights|

This article was published in Irish American News (IAN) magazine, August 2018 edition.

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My experience

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 […]

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Federal Court rules against state liquor statutes and regulations without a 21st Amendment analysis

By |2018-07-19T22:04:35+00:00July 19th, 2018|Liquor Case Discussion|

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Importance

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 […]

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The Black sheep leads the herd: The Story of KOVAL, Chicago’s Top-Class Craft Distillery

By |2020-04-13T20:45:24+00:00July 9th, 2018|Irish Liquor Lawyer Interviews, Liquor Industry Insights|

KOVAL Distillery

 

From living a life you love to an unknown adventure

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 […]

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Lebamoff Takes On The State Of Illinois

By |2020-04-13T21:11:03+00:00July 1st, 2018|Liquor Case Discussion|

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, […]

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NCSLA 2018, Hawaii: Part II, Aloha from Elvis and I

By |2020-04-13T21:11:04+00:00June 24th, 2018|Conference Reviews|

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.

Direct […]

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The Story of Elmhurst Brewing Company: It’s a Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock n Roll

By |2020-04-13T20:45:24+00:00June 13th, 2018|Irish Liquor Lawyer Interviews, Liquor Industry Insights|

AC/DC’s song “It’s a Long Way to the Top” tells about the obstacles and setbacks one must overcome to enjoy success in Rock n Roll. After sitting down with Pete Dolan of the Elmhurst Brewing Company, I discovered that there are similarities in starting a Brew Pub.

The […]

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OF VALUE REGULATION

By |2020-04-13T21:10:48+00:00June 7th, 2018|Liquor Industry Insights|

The Illinois Secretary of State published the “Of Value” regulation for first notice on May 4, 2018. There is a 45-day period till June 18th to comment on the regulation. Attached is a copy of the regulation.

Of Value Regulation

 

  1. IMPORTANCE OF THIS REGULATION

“Of value” issues became heightened in Illinois when it was announced that […]

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Illinois Liquor Legislation Final Status (before veto session)

By |2018-05-31T21:21:01+00:00May 31st, 2018|Liquor Industry Insights|

The Illinois Legislature adjourned today and the final actions were taken on liquor bills for this session.

Here is a final synopsis of important liquor bills and their fate.

A Governor’s veto is unlikely, so barring the unforeseen, these should be law within 60 days.

 

1. SB2286-Self Distribution exception for craft distillers

–Did not pass

The Wine and […]

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