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Between The Briefs and hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens are back with a new guest - Jaci Flug, a seasoned legal expert in alcohol regulation and a Partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP. With a career that began in criminal prosecution and evolved through public service and regulatory leadership, Jaci brings a rare and insightful perspective to one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of law in the U.S.

Adrian, Joe, and Jaci’s conversation explores the layered legal and cultural history behind alcohol regulation, from the repeal of Prohibition to today’s state-by-state patchwork of laws. Jaci sheds light on the origins and continued impact of the three-tier system, why laws vary so widely across states, and how companies must innovate with regulation rather than around it.

Jaci also shares the real challenges of alcohol delivery, the influence of COVID-era policy shifts like cocktails-to-go, and the delicate balance between public health and business interests. She dives deep into the struggles alcohol startups face with compliance, the unintended consequences of new THC-derived beverages, and the evolving conversation around advertising, especially when it comes to protecting minors.

For anyone interested in how legal frameworks shape innovation, how tradition still drives regulation, or how tech is starting to transform on-premises experiences, this episode is a masterclass in understanding alcohol law in America today.

Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - How a criminal lawyer ended up in alcohol regulation
03:45 - Why alcohol law varies wildly across states
05:36 - The three-tier system and how it blocks innovation
07:41 - Hollywood, speakeasies, and relics of Prohibition
11:45 - Why alcohol delivery is still a legal battleground
15:42 - The role of lobbying in shaping alcohol law
18:06 - The biggest compliance traps for alcohol startups
20:26 - Why hemp-derived drinks are the next big challenge
24:32 - Advertising alcohol: children, cartoons, and Corona
28:55 - “Why is this allowed?” A look at America’s quirkiest alcohol laws
35:17 - Tariffs, global supply chains, and alcohol’s fragile future
37:12 - Balancing responsible consumption with sales
39:43 - How moral perspectives still shape regulation
41:47 - Jaci’s hot take: on-premises tech is the next frontier
43:28 - How tech can reshape the bar and restaurant experience
44:50 - Is AI even disrupting alcohol? Not quite.
46:55 - Outro

Quotes:

“If people sit around and think like, ‘My God, I have this great idea about the alcohol industry. How come nobody’s ever done it before?’ The typical answer is because it’s illegal. It’s not that nobody’s ever thought about this, it’s that it’s illegal or you have to make a lot of concessions to do it nationally.”

“We think of alcohol sometimes as no big deal, and the fact is that it’s a substance that can cause a lot of damage, a lot of public health and safety. So there’s a good reason for all of this regulation; it usually comes down to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.”

“There are a lot of anti-alcohol groups, substance abuse organizations that are also extremely effective… So if you’re trying to introduce anything that expands alcohol privileges, you’re going to have that lobby as well.”

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