Irish Liquor Lawyer: The states unleashed the digital marketplace, but then they fight to resist its evolution
There are numerous cases going through the federal court system, which challenges state discriminatory wine retailer shipping laws. In these states, an in-state retailer can ship to an in-state consumer, but an out-of-state retailer is denied these same privileges.
The essence of these suits comes down to one basic factor, in a digital marketplace physical presence is not necessary to perfect a sale with the consumer, yet sometimes it is necessary. Sounds confusing right!
Let me illustrate.