Illinois Winery Commerce Clause Case Moving Forward in California

Dear Client:  In a slight twist on the typical out-of-state, direct-to-consumer retailer cases we have seen in the past few years, this time an Illinois winery is suing the state of California in an attempt to sell directly into its retail outlets.  THE PLAINTIFF'S CASE. Back in February, Illinois-based Blue Sky Vineyards alongside California retailer Kenmer Wine (d/b/a The Wine Country), filed a complaint with the US District Court for the Eastern District of California against the director of the