The New York Times Editorial Board said, “the federal government should repeal the ban on marijuana.” The NYT reached that conclusion “after a great deal of discussion among the members of The Times’s Editorial Board, inspired by a rapidly growing movement among the states to reform marijuana laws.” Click here to read the full story.

Massachusetts now permits direct-shipping for out-of-state and in-state wineries. Beginning January 1, 2015, wineries can apply for a direct shipping permit ($300 fee). The license permits wineries to ship 12 nine-liter cases per customer per year.

In the current issue of BAR Magazine, I discuss some tales of slotting fees and other impermissible conduct.