Striking a Balance in Regulation

Dear Client: In one of the more interesting panels at the NCSLA, Victoria Horton representing California wholesalers and Murphy Painter of Louisiana touched on the importance of balance in alcohol regulations. Moderator Charles Smarr of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C., kicked off the session by outlining the need for budget reform by state regulator offices. Clearly, he said, finding funding is a big problem right now. He suggested a tactic similar to the TTB's new proposal, to becoming a self