The House on Thursday passed legislation that would create additional requirements for filing lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation, which passed 225-192 largely along party lines, would prevent people from filing lawsuits alleging violations of the ADA unless business owners are given written notice and fail to offer a written response describing…
Source: WSDI Kevin Owens February 15, 2018 After a Federal Judge dismissed efforts by out-of-state interests to upend Illinois’ liquor laws last year, a three-judge panel is set to hear an appeal challenging the state’s direct-to-consumer shipping laws. Under current Illinois law, alcohol retailers, who wish to sell to Illinois consumers must obtain a license…
American Beverage Licensees Announces Additional Annual Meeting Speakers February 13, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) is pleased to announce more featured speakers and panelists for the 2018 ABL Annual Meeting, to be held March 11-13, 2018 at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana. “As we count…
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois News Network Advocates for Illinois’ shop owners are worried that a proposal to hike the state’s smoking age is more about discouraging cigarette sales than discouraging teenage smoking. Tobacco 21 supporters say by raising the state’s smoking age from 18 to 21, teen smokers will have a harder time…
By Brigid Sweeney February 09, 2018 Jason Klein and Brad Shaffer, buddies since their 9-year-old hockey-playing days in the northwest suburbs, started talking about opening a bar in 2009. But after assessing the competitive landscape and the capital required, they nixed the idea. At the time, Klein was a dedicated Miller Lite drinker. Today, his drinking habits…
Editorial Board When it comes to easing restrictions on cannabis, Illinois has not been a pioneer. Medical marijuana was legal in 19 other states and the District of Columbia before state law allowed it here in 2013. Nine states and D.C. have gone beyond, legalizing the sale and use of recreational pot. Lawmakers in Illinois…
Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/ 02/06/2018 After slapping nearly 1,000 liquor stores, wineries and shipping companies with “cease and desist” letters in December, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission plans to meet Wednesday to discuss the mailings and the steps it needs to take to stop the illegal shipment of alcohol. The commission will also have a revocation hearing…
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois News Network The push to raise Illinois’ smoking age could put lawmakers and parents in a couple of difficult situations. Advocates and lawmakers say it’s simple: Raise Illinois’ smoking age to 21, fewer people will start smoking, and the state will be healthier. But the larger conversation is a bit…
Source: ABL January 26, 2018 American Beverage Licensees (ABL) announced additional speakers for the 2018 ABL Annual Meeting, to be held March 11-13, 2018 at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana. Additional announcements are expected in the coming weeks that will build on a program already rich with unique perspectives on…
In some spots, that’s not likely to change soon, officials say By Dave Taylor Tribune-Star Jan 26, 2018 It looks like this will be the year Indiana ends its ban on Sunday sales of package liquor. The state House and Senate have passed separate but virtually identical bills to allow carryout sales seven days a…