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American Beverage Association v. Snyder

Petition for certiorari denied on October 7, 2013

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-1344 6th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2013

Issue: Whether Michigan’s restrictions on beverage sales unconstitutionally discriminate against interstate commerce because they preclude the sale of an interstate product within Michigan solely because that product is sold in other states, and burden only companies that engage in business in more than one state.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
May 10 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 10, 2013)
May 28 2013Waiver of right of respondent Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association to respond filed.
Jun 3 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including June 17, 2013.
Jun 17 2013Brief of respondents Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, et al. in opposition filed.
Jul 2 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 30, 2013.
Jul 2 2013Reply of petitioner American Beverage Association filed. (Distributed)
Jul 10 2013Response Requested of Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association. (Due August 9, 2013)
Aug 9 2013Brief of respondent Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association in opposition filed.
Aug 28 2013Reply of petitioner American Beverage Association filed.
Sep 4 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 30, 2013.
Oct 7 2013Petition DENIED.