Grokking Commerce Clause Challenges

Dear Client:   When it comes to bev alc-related lawsuits, we've spilled quite a bit of virtual ink on alleged Commerce Clause violations.  You'll recall, the dormant Commerce Clause may prohibit state legislation that discriminates against interstate commerce, with the primary focus being to bar state protectionism. Where that gets tricky is how it interacts with the 21st Amendment.  The 2005 Granholm decision opened up direct shipping for wineries nationwide, and arguably opened the door for the 2019 Total Wine