The Effect of Mass. Decision on Small Brewers

Dear Client:Stay with me on this one, folks. It's an important one. The recent decision by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in the Massachusetts winery direct shipping case could end up having significant ramifications for many in the beer industry. As you'll recall, the Court ruled that the Massachusetts law -- which gives different shipping options for wineries of different sizes, both in-state and out-of-state -- is in violation of the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause " because the effect