What is beer? Ah, a weighty question. Some may define beer as simply: any alcoholic beverage obtained by the … Read More
CBB fave, McLaughlin PC, announces it has a new craft beer attorney in Alabama
McLaughlin, PC recently announced that David Carn has joined the firm in Alabama. That means Alabamians now have the … Read More
The MillerCoors vs. Anheuser-Busch corn syrup conundrum: Are transformed ingredients still ingredients?
With this simple advertising taunt featured during the 2019 Superbowl -- “Miller Lite uses corn syrup” -- Anheuser-Busch … Read More
A case for restrictive covenants on your brewers
Imagine this: Your head brewer brewed gold with a new IPA. Cans are flying off the shelves and you thank your lucky … Read More
Pay-to-play beer laws: Rules for tied house advertising with retailers
Laws prohibiting certain beer, wine and liquor advertising involving retailers are so contentious that two challenges to … Read More
How and when craft breweries can use unpaid help
Craft beer operations often start as a labor of love, with owners and founders working tirelessly to bring their vision … Read More
Three biggest workplace law concerns for breweries and brewpubs
As virtually all startups and small businesses know, one of the surest ways to kill a promising enterprise is to get … Read More
Craft Beer Attorney Coalition will make its debut at #CBC2016
The Craft Beer Attorney APC, a boutique law firm dedicated to the craft beer industry since 2009 and a standout, regular … Read More
Colorado lawmakers continue fight over allowing high-ABV alcohol in grocery/convenience stores
Even progressive Colorado has its quirky laws. For instance, you can’t buy real beer or wine in a Colorado grocery or … Read More
Kentucky is known for bourbon, weed and fried chicken, not craft beer (but that might change soon)
When it comes to Kentucky’s euphoric commodities, craft beer might be last on the list of popular purchases made in and … Read More