Missouri loses major liquor case in the 8th Circuit
Missouri loses major liquor case in the 8th Circuit dealing with tied-house laws and advertising restrictions. More details to follow later.
Missouri’s Brief released in the 8th Circuit Sarasota Wine Case
Today the state of Missouri wrote its brief in the 8th Circuit, Sarasota Wine case which deals with wine shipping.
Missouri prevailed at the District Court based on the Southern Wine and Spirits case, in which the 8th Circuit found a residency requirement for wholesalers constitutional.
However, since then Tennessee Wine, which extends Granholm’s nondiscrimination principle to retailers, has been decided and could dramatically […]
Baseball Great Frank Thomas and Irish Liquor Lawyer talk about CBD
I was speaking with White Sox legend and baseball hall of famer Frank Thomas about the CBD Company he has teamed up with, ECODERM. He was at my client’s location and I figured I would stop by.
Frank could not be more classy […]
Irish Liquor Lawyer Moderated Panel on the Future of the 21st Amendment
I want to thank the Federalist Society for allowing me to put on a panel about the Future of the 21st Amendment.
It was an honor to moderate this panel which featured two great legal minds well versed in 21st Amendment issues.
Professor Alex Tanford, constitutional law Professor […]
Chicago 21st Amendment Panel could foreshadow the future of the 21st Amendment
Outside of the courtroom, rarely do you get the opportunity to hear two great legal minds speak on liquor issues.
I am moderating a panel with Professor Alex Tanford, who is suing numerous states over their wine shipping laws, and the Solicitor General of Ohio Ben Flowers on the future of the 21st Amendment.
This may be […]
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 […]
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
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
Federal Judge rules in favor of California ABC on Commerce Clause Challenge
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 […]
Mayhem in Mississippi: Irish Liquor Lawyer writes amicus brief in Wine Express v. Hood
Irish Liquor Lawyer files amicus brief in the Mississippi wine shipping case. I am truly honored that Wine Freedom asked me to draft an amicus brief on their behalf in the Hood v. Wine Express Inc. case.
This is an important case that could shape the future of how alcohol is sold and enhance direct to […]
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