Chalk another win up for the judicial system
A federal judge in Detroit decreed that out of state wineries can ship directly to customers in Michigan, in line with an earlier ruling by the supreme court stating the same thing. Mike Cox and Michigan wine wholesalers are trying to keep their grip on their 20 year direct shipping monopoly and were asking the judge to temporarily bar shipments until legislation is drawn up that both sides could agree to. It isn’t over yet, but here’s another win for consumers.
Tuesday’s ruling still permits Michigan legislators to alter the shipping law.
The Supreme Court’s revolutionary decision, which led quickly to New York State and Connecticut legislation liberalizing interstate shipping, is reshaping the way wine is bought in America in ways that benefit wine lovers and small producers.
Read [Decanter.com]
