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Texas Senate Bill 3: A Sweeping Ban on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products — Implications for the Industry

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On May 27, the Texas Legislature sent Senate Bill 3 (SB3) to Gov. Greg Abbott for signature, marking a potentially seismic shift in the legal landscape for hemp-derived cannabinoid products in the state. If signed into law –...more

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Colorado issues warning that direct-to-consumer shipments of malt or spirituous alcohol into Colorado are illegal

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On April 1, the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division (“LED”) issued Bulletin 25-01 Direct-to-Consumer Shipments, which states that direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) shipments of malt or spiritous alcohol into Colorado are illegal. ...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - November 2024, Vol. 14

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

McDermott Will & Emery

Pennsylvania Expands Access to Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

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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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Bills Being Served Up That May Soon Impact Food Retailers and Manufacturers

California’s Legislature has been busy, proposing a number of bills that may affect California food retailers and manufacturers, should they be signed into law. Some could become effective as early as July 2024. Below are the...more

Alston & Bird

Food & Beverage Digest – January 2024: A Safe, Non-Addictive, and Healthy Alternative

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In the January edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and regulations affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries, a consumer wants her 2 ounces, a Slack-Fill Slayer has...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - December 2023, Vol. 3

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Liquor Permit Primer

Liquor permits in Ohio are issued and regulated by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control (the ODLC), which operates under the Ohio Department of Commerce. Liquor licenses allow individuals and businesses to legally produce,...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

PepsiCo Announces Launch of Rockstar Unplugged — A “New Kind of Energy” and a New Alternative to CBD Beverages

In a recent article, we noted that beverage industry giants have announced future plans to explore the CBD beverage market — a market that has an expected valuation of $1.4 billion by 2023....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Liquor Law Updates For Bars, Restaurants And Homebrewers

Ohio recently updated its liquor laws when Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102. The new laws are effective March 23, 2022. ...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Legal Considerations for Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

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The ready-to-drink cocktail or “RTD” category has exploded in recent years, and it’s occupied by more than merely craft distillers familiar with a carefully made cocktail. Brewers, distillers and even vintners have joined in,...more

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[Webinar] What’s Brewing for 2022? The Top Trends to Watch for This Year - January 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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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

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State Legislation That Raises Our Spirits

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Any spirit raising is a welcome one during the time of COVID. As attorneys representing breweries, wineries, distilleries, retailers, and countless other businesses working within the hospitality industry across North...more

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Changes to alcohol distribution laws put some franchise protections on ice

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Massachusetts franchise protection laws may be the furthest thing from our minds while enjoying a cold beverage this summer, but recent legal developments have changed the way that alcoholic beverages make their way from...more

Adams & Reese

The Legalization of "Alcohol To-Go" in Florida's Highly Regulated Beverage Alcohol Industry

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More than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, we are all familiar with the ways in which it has impacted industry in the United States. While it decimated brick and mortar businesses and caused thousands of bars...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Alert! Oregon Proposing New Beer and Wine Tax Increase

Oregon is proposing to kick you when you’re down. COVID-19 has hit the restaurant, food, and beverage industry hard. In order to shore up state coffers, the Oregon Health Authority has released a proposal to raise $293...more

Bowditch & Dewey

A Checklist for Adjusting Your Brewery for Phase II in Massachusetts

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The below is a general checklist of questions and issues you should review while contemplating any changes of use, service, expansion to outdoor uses or other departures from your prior operations as a result of COVID-19...more

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Examining Lebamoff Enterprises v. Whitmer

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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Lebamoff Enterprises v. Whitmer upheld Michigan laws permitting direct-to-consumer shipping by in-state alcohol beverage retailers but prohibiting such...more

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RCG Webinar | Where's the Beef?

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Ensuring a healthy food industry supply chain is vital as we cope with the effects of the current pandemic. With shortages in some areas and massive waste in others, the industry must consider ways to pivot their thinking and...more

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Michigan's Prohibition Against Direct to Consumer Wine Shipments From Out-Of-State Retailers

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Direct to consumer shipments of wine continue to increase in popularity. Indeed, 45 states and the District of Columbia permit some form of direct to consumer shipping, enabling over 90% of Americans to connect directly with...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

COVID-19: Force Majeure in Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail; and Food and Beverage

Companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail sector are analyzing how to best navigate these unprecedented times. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have worked to...more

Perkins Coie

Food Litigation Year in Review 2019 - A Look at Key Issues Facing Our Industry

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Perkins Coie is pleased to present its fourth annual Food Litigation Year in Review, summarizing important developments in consumer litigation affecting the food and beverage industry. Filings against the food and beverage...more

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Eighth Circuit Strikes Down Multiple Missouri Alcohol Beverage Advertising Laws

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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

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Food & Beverage Digest - December 2019

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and settlements affecting the agribusiness, food, beverage, and cosmetics industry. Take a spin through 10 key items from 2019, some...more

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From Brewery to Table: How Restaurants Can Get Around Pricey Liquor Licenses in Pennsylvania

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To those in the hospitality industry, it’s no secret that Pennsylvania liquor licenses are tough to come by. Retail, or “R” liquor licenses, are the type typically associated with a full-service restaurant but are in short...more

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