Olympics and Beer

The country is still excited after the gold medal showings by the United States men’s and women’s hockey teams at the recently concluded Olympics in Milan. There were so many great games and Olympic stories that will be shared for generations. One of the interesting features of the Olympics was repeated stories about the beer…Read More

Happy 92nd Anniversary of the Passage of the 21st Amendment!

Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the passage of the 21st Amendment.  The 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition that was created with the passage of the 18th Amendment.  The 21st Amendment not only repealed the 18th Amendment, it authorized the states to control alcohol regulation within its border.  Today there are debates about marijuana and hemp…Read More

9th Circuit Denies Rehearing and En Banc Request in Challenge to Arizona Retail Shipping Law

As expected, the Ninth Circuit issued a notice rejecting the request to have the panel rehear its previous decision for the state of Arizona. Also, none of the 29 active judges on the Ninth Circuit have requested to review this panel’s decision en banc. The Order reads as follows: The panel has voted to deny…Read More

Federal Judge Rules for Illinois Against Out-of-State Retailer Challenge

Judge Jeremy Daniel sitting in the Northern District of Illinois has ruled for the state of Illinois against a challenge by a Washington state retailer and two Illinois consumers to laws related to the sale of wine. Judge Daniel ruled that the plaintiffs did have standing but that the state’s evidence was sufficient to defeat…Read More

7th Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing on Ruling Favoring Indiana Retail Shipping Laws

No judges on the 7th Circuit are interested in rehearing the decision upholding the Indiana alcohol law relating to out of state retailers.  And the two judges that ruled for Indiana do not want a rehearing.  The court issued an order today noting: Plaintiffs-Appellants filed a petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc on August…Read More