SCOTUS rules trademark censorship is improper. Now, will someone please bring a case about the “obscene or indecent” prohibitions on alcohol labeling?
For the record, we predicted this outcome. Furthermore, it has the benefit of correctness...
Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Regulatory and Legal Updates
BREAKING: SCOTUS decides Tennessee v. Blair – invalidates residency requirements OPINION EMBEDDED BELOW – WIN FOR ACCESS AND CHOICE AND … FREEDOM!
Obviously, more on the implications and opinoin later, but for now, enjoy! (here is...
What you should know about the TTB’s new “conditionally approved” approach to streamlining certificates of label approval
The TTB recently announced that COLAs Online will have a new status called “Conditionally...
Mississippi Supreme Court invalidates distribution agreement provision requiring sale to Anheuser’s chosen successor under Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act. BONUS: We’ve got the beverage distribution agreement for you and other docs.
This case involves a dispute between a beer wholesaler that wanted to sell its...
You and Illinois’s new Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Part 5 – Dispensaries
In Part 2 of this series we discussed early approval of Adult Use Dispensing...
Mailing CBDs just got a whole lot easier as USPS updates policy on mailing cannabis and hemp-related products.
Our March 25 piece on the Postal Service’s guidance setting out the procedure for...
You and Illinois’s new Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Part 4 – Craft Growers.
Article 30 of the new (soon to be signed) Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act...
Competition for drive through daiquiris as alcoholic beverage delivery passes Louisiana legislature and heads to governor.
The buzz started last year when the Louisiana Retail Food and Beverage E-Commerce Task...
You and Illinois’s new Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Part 3 – advertising and promotional restrictions and potential First Amendment concerns.
Section 55-20 of Illinois’s new Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act governs advertising and promotions...
USDA general counsel’s opinion sides with the Mallory decision for those looking to ship lawfully produced hemp in interstate commerce and against States attempting to stop its transportation.
In what is undoubtedly a nod to recent State action and current pending litigation...
Monthly reminder to clear the content you use on your labels, advertising, websites and elsewhere comes from Detroit brewery.
If you haven’t gotten permission to use copy or pictures that you did not...
Update: Illinois growler and crowler bill passes – bars and restaurants will be able to fill growlers and crowlers for you soon!
If you’ve been following our pieces on the growler/crowler bill in Illinois, you’ll be...
