News & Analysis as of

Manufacturers › Breweries

MG+M The Law Firm

Bitter Aftertaste: PFAS Found in US Beer

MG+M The Law Firm on

The Environmental Science & Technology Journal found in a 2025 study that 95% of 23 tested beers brewed across the United States contain varying levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are synthetic...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Pennsylvania Poised for Round Two of Liquor Reforms

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on

Both the Senate and House have passed House Bill 1196 and, based on indications from the Governor, he is expected to sign the bill into law. HB 1196 marks another round of sweeping liquor law reforms that will bring...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Texas Court Strikes Down Prohibition on Payments for Brand Rights

McDermott Will & Emery on

Late last week, a district judge in Texas declared unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution a provision of the state’s Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law (i.e., the beer “franchise” law) that expressly prohibits a brewer...more

Dickinson Wright

Alberta Government Favours Local Breweries in New Mark Up Regime

Dickinson Wright on

Earlier this month, the Alberta government implemented a new subsidy for Alberta-based craft breweries and increased the provincial mark-up on all beer imported into the province. The introduction of the subsidy is part of an...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Pennsylvania Tax Changes and Tax Amnesty Program

Ballard Spahr LLP on

As part of the budget package, the Pennsylvania General Assembly made many significant changes to various Pennsylvania tax laws and the unclaimed property law (including a tax amnesty program) that are estimated to generate...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Liquor Control Board Weighs in on Alcohol Law Changes in Pennsylvania

Troutman Pepper Locke on

Of particular interest to Pennsylvania residents and those doing business in the Commonwealth is the focus on expanding the location and availability of alcohol beyond traditional licensees. A month after Act 39 of 2016...more

Baker Donelson

Legislative Compromise in Georgia

Baker Donelson on

The Georgia Brewer’s Guild was prepared to introduce a significant piece of legislation this year that would have opened up a number of opportunities for craft breweries in Georgia. As of yesterday, that legislation will not...more

Baker Donelson

Join the Political Process

Baker Donelson on

The legal, regulatory, and policy landscape of the alcohol manufacturing industry is changing on a daily basis. As the owner of a brewery or distillery, it is critically important to not only stay abreast of these changes,...more

Baker Donelson

Indiana Reforming Beer Laws

Baker Donelson on

Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives voted 87-7 to raise the production limit on the amount of beer that can be produced by craft breweries. The proposed legislation would increase the production level to 90,000...more

Baker Donelson

Carving Out Small

Baker Donelson on

States have been vested with the responsibility to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages since the repeal of Prohibition. In carrying out this authority, many states have implemented a three...more

10 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide