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Direct Shipping News

Dana Nigro
Posted: March 8, 2006

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Below, we provide a roundup of the latest news developments, as well as important stories from previous years.

Key Events: 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999

Key Events in 2006

Key Events in 2005

Dec. 23, 2005 Federal Judge's Rulings Signal Future Changes in Wine Distribution
Dec. 6, 2005 Michigan Finally Settles on Direct-Shipping Bill
Nov. 23, 2005 State Judge Restores Indiana Wineries' Ability to Ship Locally
Nov. 21, 2005 Massachusetts Direct-Shipping Bill Vetoed
Nov. 18, 2005 Massachusetts Legislature Passes Direct-Shipping Bill
Nov. 10, 2005 Pennsylvania Wine-Shipping Laws Declared Unconstitutional
Nov. 3, 2005 Judge's Ruling Opens Michigan to Direct Shipping
Oct. 7, 2005 Federal Judge Rules Massachusetts Direct-Shipping Laws Are Unconstitutional
Sept. 26, 2005 Oregon Opens Direct Shipping to New York
Sept. 20, 2005 New Lawsuit Challenges Arizona's Wine-Shipping Ban
Sept. 14, 2005 Direct-Shipping Bill Introduced in Ohio
Sept. 9, 2005 Wine-Shipping Bill Moves Ahead in Michigan
Aug. 24, 2005 Louisiana Wineries Struggle for Survival
Aug. 23, 2005 California Legislation Seeks Limits on Out-of-State Retailers
Aug. 12, 2005 Wineries Get Another Tool for Preventing Sales to Minors
Aug. 12, 2005 Wisconsin Residents Free to Order More Wine
Aug. 8, 2005 Court Rules Florida's Wine-Shipping Ban Unconstitutional
Aug. 5, 2005 North Dakota Expands Its Direct-Shipping Laws
July 20, 2005 Court Orders Ohio to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipments
July 08, 2005 Rhode Island May See Direct-Shipping Ban
June 29, 2005 California Sparks Concern With Planned Change to Wine-Shipping Laws
June 28, 2005 Louisiana Wine Industry Under Threat
June 27, 2005 New York to Allow Direct-to-Consumer Shipments of Wine
June 24, 2005 Direct-Shipping Battle Heats Up in Michigan
June 17,2005 Connecticut Passes Direct-Shipping Legislation
May 20, 2005 Arkansas' New Shipping Law Creates a Legal Conflict
May 16, 2005 U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Wine-Shipping Bans
May 12, 2005 Texas Governor Signs Bill On Direct Wine Shipping
April 29, 2005 Texas Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Wineries to Ship to Consumers
March 1, 2005 Several States Consider Bills to Allow Wine Shipments

Key Events in 2004

Dec. 7, 2004 Supreme Court Hears Direct Shipping Case
Dec. 6, 2004 A Costly Case of Wine Heads to the High Court
June 9, 2005 Massachusetts Sues Four Online Wine Retailers for Illegal Sales and Shipping
May 24, 2004 U.S. Supreme Court to Address Wine-Shipping Controversy
March 15, 2004 Attorneys Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Interstate Wine-Shipping
Feb. 13, 2004 Appeals Court Upholds New York's Wine-Shipping Ban
Jan. 20, 2004 New York Governor Proposes An Expansion of Wine Shipping

Key Events in 2003

Nov. 16, 2003 Court Holds Firm on Its Decision to Overturn Michigan's Wine-Shipping Ban
Oct. 9, 2003 Consumers, Winery Take On Arizona Over Wine-Shipping Restrictions
Sept. 5, 2003 Appeals Court Hears New York Wine-Shipping Case
Aug. 28, 2003 Appeals Court Nixes Michigan's Wine-Shipping Ban
Aug. 28, 2003 Texas Allows Direct Shipments of Wine
July 21, 2003 FedEx and UPS Expand Wine Shipments to More States
July 21, 2003 North Carolina to Allow Direct Shipping of Wine
July 21, 2003 Hawaii Expands Wine Shipping
July 18, 2003 Consumers Sue New Jersey and Ohio Over Home Delivery of Wine
July 3, 2003 Federal Trade Commission Encourages Online Sales of Wine
June 27, 2003 Consumer Victory: Appeals Court Overturns Texas Ban on Interstate Wine Shipments
June 2, 2003 South Carolina Allows Wine Shipments to Consumers
April 15, 2003 Appeals Court Rules North Carolina Must Change Unconstitutional Wine-Shipping Laws
March 4, 2003 From Whitewater to Wine: Kenneth Starr Joins Direct-Shipping Fight
Feb. 6, 2003 Virginia Poised to Allow Direct Shipments of Wine to Consumers

Key Events in 2002

Dec. 10, 2002 Federal Judge Rules New York Can't Enforce Interstate Wine-Shipping Ban
Nov. 8, 2002 Appeals Court Presses Florida to Justify Wine-Shipping Ban
Nov. 4, 2002 President Signs Law Allowing Wine-Shipping to More States
Oct. 9, 2002 Federal Trade Commission Examines State Barriers to Wine E-Commerce
Oct. 4, 2002 Congress Passes Measure Temporarily Easing States' Wine-Shipping Restriction
Sept. 16, 2002 Texas Appeals Court Decision on Direct-Shipping of Wine
July 18, 2002 Federal Judge Overturns Texas' Wine-Shipping Laws
April 18, 2002 Federal Judge Hears Challenge to New York's Ban on Interstate Wine Shipping
April 8, 2002 Court Rules North Carolina's Ban on Wine Shipments Is Unconstitutional
April 1, 2002 Federal Judge Overturns Virginia's Ban on Direct Wine Shipments
Feb. 15, 2002 Pennsylvania Eases Restrictions on Wine-Shipping
Feb. 1, 2002 Maryland and Texas Wine-Lovers Fight for Interstate Shipments

Key Events in 2001

Oct. 3, 2001 Federal Judge's Ruling Backs Michigan's Ban on Direct Shipping of Wine
July 31, 2001 Virginia Direct-Shipping Regulations Ruled Unconstitutional
July 26, 2001 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Florida's Ban on Interstate Wine Shipment
May 3, 2001 Hawaii Says Aloha to Home Deliveries of Wine
April 23, 2001 Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Indiana Residents' Wine-Shipping Lawsuit
April 18, 2001 Pennsylvania Legislator Tries Again to Legalize Wine Shipping
March 16, 2001 South Dakota Governor May Veto Direct Shipping Bill; New York and Maine Join the Fray
Feb. 26, 2001 Wyoming Passes Wine Shipping Bill; Similar Legislation Dies in Arkansas
Feb. 20, 2001 Arkansas House Passes Bill Allowing Direct Shipments of Wine
Jan. 23, 2001 Court Decision Expected Soon on Legality of Virginia's Wine-Shipping Ban

Key Events in 2000

Nov. 1, 2000 Wyoming Legislators Grapple With Home Delivery of Wine
Oct. 11, 2000 Senate Passes Anti-Shipping Bill; President Expected to Sign
Oct. 6, 2000 House Passes Anti-Shipping Bill; Senate Approval Expected
Oct. 5, 2000 Congressional Vote Imminent on Direct-Shipping Bill
Oct. 5, 2000 Pennsylvania Legislator Pushes for Home-Delivery of Wine
Sept. 6, 2000 Federal Judge Allows New York Direct-Shipping Lawsuit to Proceed
July 24, 2000 New York State Asks Judge to Dismiss Direct-Shipping Lawsuit
July 3, 2000 Three Wineries Join Direct Shipping Lawsuit in Florida
June 29, 2000 Michigan Set to Strengthen Direct-Shipping Penalties
June 26, 2000 North Carolina and Michigan Wine Lovers Sue to Allow Home Delivery of Wine
June 1, 2000 Vermont Set to Liberalize Home Wine Delivery
May 30, 2000 Two State Legislatures Take Action on Direct-Shipping Bills
May 5, 2000 Georgia Governor Approves Limited Direct Shipments of Wine
March 3, 2000 Senate Acts Quickly on Direct-Shipping Bill
Feb. 14, 2000 Texas Wine Drinkers Score Court Victory on Direct Shipping
Feb. 3, 2000 Home-Delivery Supporters Take New York State to Federal Court
Jan. 13, 2000 Florida Wine Lovers Sue State Over Home Delivery
Jan. 6, 2000 Indiana Plans to Appeal Home-Delivery Decision

Key Events in 1999

Dec. 22, 1999 Virginia Consumers and Wineries Sue Over Shipping Laws
Dec. 14, 1999 Indiana Home Delivery Victory
Nov. 11, 1999 Direct-Shipping Bills Die -- For Now -- As Congress Adjourns
Aug. 3, 1999 House Overwhelmingly Passes Scarborough Bill
July 21, 1999 House Committee Approves Wholesaler-Supported Scarborough Bill
June 15, 1999 House Separates Direct Shipping from Juvenile-Justice Bill
June 10, 1999 Congressmen Introduce Bill to Enforce Bans on Direct Shipping
June 5, 1999 Maryland Makes Direct Shipping of Wine a Felony
June 4, 1999 Texas Narrowly Avoids Felony Bill on Interstate Wine Shipments
May 27, 1999 Nevada Wine Lovers Score Victory, Arizona Has Mixed Results
May 26, 1999 Direct-Shipping Battle Moves to House
May 20, 1999 New York Tackles Internet Alcohol Sales
May 19, 1999 Senate Approves Amendments to Restrict Home Delivery of Wine
May 8, 1999 Senator Hatch Adds Alcohol Shipping Amendment to Juvenile Violence Bill
April 13, 1999 North Dakota Approves Limited Direct Shipping
March 10, 1999 Senator Moves to Put More Bite Into States' Direct-Shipping Bans

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