http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:18:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Center for Alcohol Policy is pleased to announce Josephine Thomas, a Florida attorney, as the winner of its Second Annual Essay Contest.  Thomas’ essay, “The Brewing Battle over Alcohol:  Making the Case for State Regulation,” focused on the importance of the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition and established today’s ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2010/01/28/center-for-alcohol-policy-announces-winners-of-second-annual-essay-contest/ ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Second Annual Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Essay Contest has expanded on the success of last year’s inaugural contest with entries from California to Connecticut and several other countries as well.  The deadline for submissions was November 18. The Essay Contest is intended to foster debate, analysis ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/11/24/center-for-alcohol-policy-second-annual-essay-contest-garners-entries-from-around-the-world/ CHICAGO, IL – The Second Annual Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Alcohol Law Symposium continued today at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, with a focus on U.S. alcohol regulation and litigation issues. The day began with a panel discussion titled, “Globalization and a U.S. Constitutional Amendment: The Future of ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/10/21/alcohol-regulation-and-litigation-issues-focus-on-day-two-of-second-annual-center-for-alcohol-policy-law-symposium/ CHICAGO, IL – Today the Second Annual Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Alcohol Law Symposium kicked off its first full day at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees were welcomed with remarks by CAP Advisory Council Chair and former Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro.  “A state’s ability to regulate ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/10/20/challenges-to-state-based-alcohol-regulation-focus-of-first-day-of-center-for-alcohol-policy-alcohol-law-symposium/ Program Topics Include Issues Surrounding Alcohol Law, Regulation and Litigation ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Second Annual Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Alcohol Law Symposium, to be held October 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, will feature insightful panels by current and former alcohol regulators who will discuss the ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/10/15/center-for-alcohol-policy-alcohol-law-symposium-begins-this-sunday/ The Role of State Law and the 21st Amendment to be Examined in Three-Day Program ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Second Annual Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Alcohol Law Symposium, to be held October 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, will feature an extensive list of expert presenters and ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/10/08/legal-experts-regulators-and-others-to-present-at-alcohol-law-symposium/ Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits are being offered by several states for those attending the Center for Alcohol Policy’s Second Annual Alcohol Law Symposium to be held October 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. The 31 states that have approved CLE accreditation for the Symposium are: Alabama          Alaska          Arkansas          ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/09/29/cle-credits-available-for-center-for-alcohol-policy%e2%80%99s-alcohol-law-symposium/ For 222 years, the U.S. Constitution has defined our rights, freedoms and laws. On September 17, 1787, 39 men signed their names on this document at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) proudly remembers our founding fathers and honors their leadership, wisdom and foresight. Today, alcohol is ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/09/17/center-for-alcohol-policy-recognizes-role-of-21st-amendment-on-constitution-day/ The CAP has partnered with the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association (GBWA) to launch a dramatic documentary which tells the very real and emotional story of Chris Sandy, a convicted drunk driver who is now serving time behind bars. The documentary is intended ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/08/17/enduring-regret-chris-sandys-story-of-living-life-after-causing-death/ * 70% support the right of individual states to set their own laws and regulations surrounding the sale of alcohol * 89% agree that state and local laws regarding alcohol regulations should be decided by lawmakers and citizens - not judges ... http://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/2009/08/15/cap-survey-reveals-important-information-about-americans-attitudes-on-alcohol-regulation/