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
/ Acquisitions ,
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
Hemp and low-dose delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages continue to flood the marketplace. Depending on the state, these products can be purchased in liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, bars, restaurants,...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
Nonalcoholic beverages infused with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derived from hemp (aka intoxicating hemp beverages) are becoming increasingly popular for consumers looking for an alternative to alcohol....more
Given the continued strength of the US alcoholic beverage market, the alcohol industry presents numerous opportunities for acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions from a wide variety of players. These range...more
As the United States’ primary public health and consumer protection agency, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates at least one quarter of the nation’s economy and exerts significant influence over global...more
2/6/2023
/ Biologics ,
Clinical Laboratory Testing ,
Clinical Trials ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Devices ,
New Legislation ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Safety Inspections ,
Supply Chain
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
As part of the general move to better-for-you beverages, non-alcoholic (NA) options have been and will likely continue to be on the rise. However, how NA is treated, or not treated, as “beer” has significant impact on its...more