The final quarter of the year is the alcohol industry’s busiest period, accounting for approximately 70% of annual business. Many holiday-themed seasonal products are beginning to make their way to market, and it is important...more
9/9/2024
/ Advertising ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Distilleries ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 688 into law, expanding the number of available outlets that can sell ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) across the state.
The new law defines “Ready-to-drink...more
Many alcohol beverage industry clients are faced with lawsuits attacking product labels. These lawsuits can be frustrating for clients, particularly when the labels at issue were previously approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco...more
If a large beverage company is considering purchasing or selling a craft beverage producer, it’s essential to understand how the craft producer may lose its earlier eligibility for reduced tax rates under the Craft Beverage...more
In recent years, environmental and sustainability concerns have become increasingly important across the economy. Such concerns create both risks and opportunities for the alcoholic beverages industry. Join our experienced...more
4/7/2023
/ Beer ,
Breweries ,
Business Opportunities ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Distilleries ,
Energy Projects ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Taxes ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Risk Management ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Liability ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
In 2022, the alcohol industry saw significant developments in the regulatory space. As we look to 2023, industry leaders continue to adapt to the changing needs of consumers, driving more innovation than we’ve seen in years...more
1/20/2023
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Liquor Licences ,
Price Inflation ,
Product Packaging ,
Sustainability ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
The alcohol industry has proven to be quite resilient in 2022. As palates change and customers seek exciting new flavors and compositions, companies must be nimble to keep up with consumers’ needs and demands. Producers and...more
11/4/2022
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Labeling ,
TTB ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
The alcohol industry has proven to be quite resilient in 2022. As palates change and customers seek exciting new flavors and compositions, companies must be nimble to keep up with consumers’ needs and demands. Producers and...more
9/15/2022
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Labeling ,
TTB ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
Following consumer trends and fueled by the pandemic and related loosening of restrictions on in-state retailer alcohol delivery regulations, the marketplace for alcohol delivery services has expanded exponentially over the...more
5/4/2022
/ Advertising ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Beer ,
E-Commerce ,
Liquor Licences ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Retail Licenses ,
Shipping ,
State and Local Government ,
Wine & Alcohol
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, our women-led Alcohol Legal Team would like to make a toast to the future and to the women who have paved the way.
Our team has worked in-house at some of the most well-known alcohol...more
Last week, the US Treasury Department (Treasury) released a report that outlined a series of reforms aimed at boosting competition in the combined $250 billion US beer, wine and spirits markets in response to US President Joe...more
2/17/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Beer ,
Breweries ,
Category Management ,
Competition ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Distilleries ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Merger Controls ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
TTB ,
Tying ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
On February 9, 2022, the US Treasury Department (Treasury) released a report with recommendations for how the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) can help drive...more
2/16/2022
/ Alcohol Beverage Control ,
Beer ,
Biden Administration ,
Competition ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Merger Reviews ,
Mergers ,
New Regulations ,
TTB ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wine & Alcohol
Over the last year, the alcohol industry has continued to feel the impact of COVID-19. From distributors and manufacturers to retailers and the hospitality industry overall, everyone had to adapt quickly or risk being left...more
12/23/2021
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Distributors ,
Diversity ,
E-Commerce ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
Retailers ,
Supply and Demand ,
Supply Chain ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
Alcohol beverage companies must contend with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, including unpacking the new environment under US President Joe Biden’s executive order on competition. How do you differentiate as a brand...more
9/15/2021
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Substantiation ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Brand ,
Breweries ,
Competition ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Product Labels ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shipping ,
Social Media ,
Sweepstakes ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
As alcohol products compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace, how do you differentiate as a brand while being mindful of regulatory landmines? Join us for the second webinar in our Alcohol Quarterly Update Series on...more
8/2/2021
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Substantiation ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Brand ,
Breweries ,
Competition ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Influencers ,
Product Labels ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Shipping ,
Social Media ,
Sweepstakes ,
TTB ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol
In the first of our quarterly webinar series, we will discuss how the pandemic influenced the way we buy alcohol.
According to Forbes, the global e-commerce market for spirits and wine doubled in 2020. As the pandemic...more
4/9/2021
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Direct to Consumer Sales ,
Distilleries ,
Distributors ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement ,
Liquor ,
Out-of-State Residents ,
Webinars ,
Wine & Alcohol ,
Wineries
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), was enacted as a ballot initiative and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to chemicals that are known...more
3/26/2021
/ Alcohol Beverage Control ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
BPA ,
Cancer ,
Compliance ,
Proposition 65 ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
State and Local Government ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Warning Labels ,
Wine & Alcohol
As part of the general move to better-for-you beverages, non-alcoholic (NA) options have been and will likely continue to be on the rise. However, how NA is treated, or not treated, as “beer” has significant impact on its...more