RSS
Stopped At The State Line
from the preventing-competiton-or-good-regulation? dept
One of the reasons (though, perhaps not an accurate one) why the various online wine sellers claimed they went out of business was the various state laws that prevent shipping wine into certain states. Wine sellers say that these laws are designed to unfairly protect local businesses, while supporters of the laws say they're necessary to keep teenagers from ordering alcohol delivered to their front door. There are various other similar state laws that prevent shipping things like contact lenses or granting loans and mortgages online. These state laws are quite annoying to both online resellers, and many potential customers in those states, and so the FTC is holding hearings to discuss whether or not these sorts of laws harm competition. As with many technology related issues these days, it seems that support for the commission doesn't follow party lines at all.
2 Comments | Leave a Comment..
- Justice Department Wants $5 Million To Bolster Its Efforts As Hollywood's Private Police Force
- Schrödinger's Download: Whether Or Not An iTunes Music Sale Is A 'Sale' Depends On Who's Suing
- We Don't Have A 'Wild West' Internet Now, But We Will If SOPA Or Similar Is Passed
- One Nation, Under Guard
- Supreme Court Denies Appeal For The Pirate Bay Founders
Reader Comments (rss)
(Flattened / Threaded)
No Subject Given
Please...
Having sort of been involved in the microbrewing business, I can assure you that alcohol distribution is one of the most politicized business in the country.
[ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]
What a country!
[ reply to this | link to this | view in thread ]
Add Your Comment