(editors note- My ability to link to documents is not working at present so I apologize for not having live links to filed briefs. I hope to rectify that problem soon.) The briefing is complete for the 9th Circuit on the dormant Commerce Clause challenge by two wine aficionados to Arizona laws on wine retailing. After…Read More
Direct Shipping Proponents Once Again Seek to Misstate Support of National Conference of State Legislatures For Model Alcohol Shipping Bill. NCSL Issues Another Clarifying Statement.
March 13, 2024 All
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is an organization based in Colorado representing the interests of state legislators and staff. It provides research to state legislatures and represents their interests in various government bodies. Included in its mission is an emphasis “specially in support of state sovereignty and state flexibility and protection from unfunded federal…Read More
What Are Your Plans to Celebrate the Passage of the 21st Amendment? I Am Looking Forward to an Interesting Webinar on the 90th Anniversary of the 21st Amendment (and Toward Liquor Control)
December 4, 2023 All
Some people use December 5 to celebrate half of the 21st Amendment – section one which is the repeal of the 18th Amendment. I on the other hand join those in the know to celebrate the entire 21st Amendment. Specifically, section 2 and its statement putting states in charge of alcohol policy in the United…Read More
First Circuit Affirms In Part, Sends Back for More Evidence in Rhode Island Retail Direct Shipping Challenge
September 10, 2023 21st Amendment All Supreme Court
The First Circuit ruled on the appeal of a challenge to Rhode Island retail shipping laws. The opinion was authored by Circuit Judge Selya and affirms part of the state win below, but also sends back for additional fact-finding on several parts of the challenged statutes. The First Circuit upheld the district court’s ruling upholding…Read More
Federal Court Rules for New Jersey in Retail Shipping Case
August 22, 2023 All
Another win for the states, this time in New Jersey. New Jersey District Judge Julien Xavier Neals has ruled for the state on dualing summary judgment motions. The decision can be found here. Judge Neals reviewed the claims and ultimately held for the state. Judge examined the flaws in the attacks on the New Jersey…Read More
