Members in the ever-evolving alcohol industry are leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations, all in an effort to increase efficiency and...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
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Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Distilleries ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
As more companies – including businesses with and without experience producing alcoholic beverages – move to leverage their brands and brand equity across the beverage spectrum, regulators, trade associations and the...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
In light of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 2023 revisions to its Endorsement Guides, it is essential to ensure that your business is compliant. While the alcohol industry is known for product innovation, the industry is...more
1/22/2024
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Consent ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Social Media ,
Wine & Alcohol
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
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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
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Certainty of Tax Law Act ,
Distilleries ,
Excise Tax ,
FAA Modernization and Reform Act ,
Federal Taxes ,
Imports ,
Relief Measures ,
Social Media ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
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
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Antitrust Provisions ,
Beer ,
E-Commerce ,
Liquor Licences ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Retail Licenses ,
Shipping ,
State and Local Government ,
Wine & Alcohol
As consumers continue to trend toward more health-conscious options, including in their choice of alcoholic beverages, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has responded with guidance on health-related marketing...more
On February 9, 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published a final rule that implements Phase 2 of its rulemaking modernizing certain labeling and advertising regulations for malt beverages and...more
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
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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
When you think of the relationship between alcohol and food, the classics come to mind: tiramisu, coq au vin and beer cheese. While there is a long culinary tradition of using alcohol in food, the newest trend is to utilize...more
In another blow to the constitutionality of alcohol beverage laws, the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down on First Amendment grounds a number of Missouri’s alcohol beverage advertising laws on the basis that...more