The 1st Circuit has added another twist to the long running battle between Coors and Puerto Rico. Rather than reach the dormant commerce clause argument, the 1st Circuit upheld the dismissal of the case on the ground of privity. In the opinion , Chief Judge Lynch stated “The question presented in this case is whether…Read More
Archives for April 2012
Puerto Rico Wins in 1st Circuit. Coors Lawsuit Dismissed on Comity Grounds
April 30, 2012 21st Amendment Alcohol Regulation
Judge Grants Utah’s Motion to Dismiss Hospitality Association Case
April 2, 2012 21st Amendment Alcohol Regulation Antitrust
Judge Jenkins held oral argument on the motion to dismiss and granted Plaintiff’s motion to dismiss. I only have a transcript summary here. It dismisses the case but notes that the plaintiff has 20 days to amend the complaint. Press coverage of the hearing indicates the judge was quite skeptical of the claims underlying the…Read More
