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Big Court Win For I-1183 Supporters – Right Before New Years

  Well, its the final days of 2011.  A whole year expended, and a big decision about changing the alcohol game in Washington has been made. 2012 will bring big changes set forth in Initiative 1183 – unless two groups of litigants can bring implementation to a stop.   Just this week, we got word [...]

This Senator Loves His Beer: Schumer Launches “I Love NY Beer”

  For all that Washington has been doing for beer, someone went ever further. A few months back, we were talking about the BEER Act on this blog. But check out what NY Senator Charles Schumer has decided to do.   Sen. Schumer has launched a new beercentric campaign called “I Love NY Brew,” in [...]

First Elway Polls Show a Split on Washington Liquor Initiative

  A couple of weeks back, I dropped a line on Washington’s newest liquor initiative. The results of the first Elway Poll have already surfaced and my expectations have prove true: Washingtonians are split right down the middle.   Washington’s Initiative 1183 (I-1183) calls for privatization of the liquor system, relaxation of beer and wine [...]

I-1183 Puts Liquor Privatization Talk Back On The Table

  ***This was originally published on BeerBlotter.com, a Seattle based beer blog edited by my wonderful wife. I provide legal commentary to BeerBlotter.com throughout the year.***   We can all curse it – we can all love it. The fact of the matter is that another voter initiative is here and its hoping to break liquor from the [...]

Flying Dog Gets Its Way In Michigan, But Lawsuit Continues

  Well, it has arrived. Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery is finally allowed to sell its incredibly tasty Raging Bitch IPA in Michigan. But, will that stop them from pushing on in federal court? Apparently not.   Back in April, I published an article discussing a Michigan ban on the Belgian-Style IPA.The Michigan Liquor Control Commission [...]

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