Irish Liquor Lawyer mourns the passing of Chicago Hospitality Legend and great friend Eamonn Vaughan.
Eamonn Vaughan, in a life cut way too short, lived the American Dream to its fullest. He came to America from Ireland as a teenager. Together with his partner and brother Kevin, they built a chain of well respected bars and […]
Caption: Minnie getting a hit at 50.
This is my first and probably only non-liquor post. I am ecstatic about the election of Minnie Minoso to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Anyone that ever met Minnie was struck by the size of his smile and his gracious nature. He probably led the league in conversations with […]
I want to wish a Happy Passover to all my Jewish Friends.
Such a great celebration to commemorate the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses.
Enjoy your Seder meal!
But also remember those of the Jewish Faith in states without a predominant Jewish population. Because of restrictive wine shipping laws […]
Introduction
Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) issued guidance on March 29th on whether bars and restaurants could sell cocktails to-go and for delivery in their non-original package. ILCC decided that it would not make an exception during this emergency and allow for to-go cocktail sales.
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown another wrinkle into the system, […]
Come on everyone we are almost there to 2,500 signatures. Take a moment out of your day to support the restaurant industry.
Dedicated members of the Illinois restaurant industry have started a petition to allow mixed beverage off-premise sales as a way to support the industry during this difficult time.
As well-renowned restaurateur Rick Bayless states ” […]
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission ordered guidance which based on the COVID-19 situation, would allow an on-premise retailer to sell liquor for off premise consumption if it receives approval from the local liquor commission.
Traditionally, a retailer with an on-premise license can not sell liquor for off premise consumption.
This bulletin allows the local liquor commission to […]
I am proud to announce that I will be involved in the 6th Circuit wine retailer shipping case, Lebamoff v. Snyder, as an amicus party.
This is the first major wine retailer shipping case since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tennessee Wine decision. Lebamoff will provide great insight into the direction wine shipping cases are going. Presently, there are […]
I am proud to announce I am lobbying on behalf of Illinois SB 3830. NAWR (National Association of Wine Retailers) is pushing change in Illinois and I am proud to partner with them. NAWR is a great organization that seeks positive change in state alcohol regulatory systems.
We desire to bring more choice to Illinois consumers, […]
Mississippi Wine Express Decision
Intro
The decision from the Mississippi Wine Express case sets a bad precedent in utilizing ambiguity to impose legal jurisdiction over a business. The results of the decision will hurt Mississippi consumers and could lead to businesses avoiding interaction with Mississippi residents. The lack of concrete standards utilized […]
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that Wine Express and various other New York and California retailers established personal jurisdiction in Mississippi when they sold wine to Mississippi customers pursuant to UCC terms of contract in California and New York and helped arrange shipping for the customers back to Mississippi.
This is an interesting case of the […]