As one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, almost no aspect of the alcohol industry is untouched by regulatory considerations, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether it is a venture...more
2/7/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Buying a Business ,
Due Diligence ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Licenses ,
Merger Agreements ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Sellers ,
Selling a Business ,
State and Local Government ,
Wine & Alcohol
The alcohol beverage industry experienced a transformative year, marked by notable shifts in consumer behavior, innovative product launches, and regulatory changes. During this webinar, McDermott’s Alcohol Group provided a...more
1/9/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Tariffs ,
THC ,
Trade Wars ,
Wine & Alcohol
We have updated and republished this March 2024 blog post for a year-end summary.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) Office of Field Operations is responsible for ensuring industry members comply with...more
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 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s (TTB) Office of Field Operations is responsible for ensuring industry members comply with the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, the Internal Revenue Code and all related...more
3/20/2024
/ Auditors ,
Audits ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Excise Tax ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Filing Requirements ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investigations ,
Permits ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Tax Rates ,
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