We frequently receive questions about the differences between contract brewing and alternating proprietorships, as well as questions concerning the key details the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and other...more
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
The legal privacy landscape is quickly shifting as new consumer privacy laws spring up each year. Alcohol companies looking to maximize their customer data must understand how to comply with applicable privacy rules and...more
6/2/2023
/ Breweries ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Customer Information ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Use Policies ,
Distilleries ,
Marketing ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Supply Chain ,
Webinars ,
Wineries
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
In the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) final Industry Circular of the year, they provided DSPs guidance on how to calculate effective tax rates for distilled spirits products eligible for the Craft Beverage...more
1/5/2023
/ Advertising ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Certainty of Tax Law Act ,
Distilleries ,
FAA Modernization and Reform Act ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Social Media ,
Tax Benefits ,
Tax Rates ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
Due to the uptick in alcohol advertisement on social media platforms, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued guidance on advertising via social media and how TTB’s rules on advertising generally apply in...more
Each year the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issues “Industry Circulars” that apply statutory or regulatory requirements to a “specific circumstance or set of facts” or restate existing requirements. TTB also...more
1/5/2023
/ Advertising ,
Certainty of Tax Law Act ,
Distilleries ,
Excise Tax ,
FAA Modernization and Reform Act ,
Federal Taxes ,
Imports ,
Relief Measures ,
Social Media ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
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
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
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