talbotlucas.org: a word to the wise is sufficient

For those of you interested in the direct shipping battle, Jennifer Dixon of the Detroit Free Press has written a series of articles on the influence exerted by Michigan liquor wholesalers. The liquor business is a lucrative one, and wholesaler associations have been very protective of their tier in the three-tier system adopted by most states as a means to regulate the shipment and sale of alcoholic beverages. While we're waiting to hear what the Court has to say about the Michigan restriction on direct shipment of wine from out-of-state sources to Michigan residents, here's a link to the first in Ms. Dixon's series of articles.