Wholesaler Victory in 2nd Circuit Decision

Dear Client: In a monumental victory for wholesalers across the country, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision of a lower court in rejecting attempts by out-of-state retailers to ship directly to consumers in the state of New York. In the original case, Indiana-based retailer Buy Rite, Inc. wanted the right to ship direct.Circuit Judges Wesley concluded that "because New York's three-tier system treats in-state and out-of-state liquor the same, and does not discriminate against out-of-state products or