Legal

From retail woes to baby cans of grownup beer, here are some recent news and announcements from around the industry.

Legal hurdles aside, there are technical obstacles to getting the main psychoactive component of cannabis into beverages in a stable, predictable way. John M. Verive explains the challenge, the science, the gear—and why it’s coming to a brewery near you.

In the first of a three-part series, New York-based trademark attorney John S. Miranda explains what brewers need to know about the law to protect and promote their brands—beginning with clearing and applying for your mark.

The Ontario-based Aphria calls its $300 million acquisition of the “420” brewer a “strategic entry into the United States.”

Despite the best-laid plans, some partnerships just don’t work out. Here’s how to deal with those unforeseen circumstances and separate successfully.

Is your brewery striking the right balance between protecting its information and keeping the brewery an appealing place to work?

More breweries are resorting to crowd funding, but it’s not enough to put a hand out. You need to have a plan and execute it well.

Brian R. Iverson and Matthew D. Zapadka cover the ins and outs of trademarks and brand protection for craft breweries.

Bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean your brewery is dead in the water; bankruptcy can be a tool to get the business back on track so that it emerges stronger than ever.

Allowing alcohol consumption on the job or in a workplace creates potential liability for any business, but it's hard in the world of brewing, and that risk comes with the territory. Safeguard your business and employees by creating an alcohol-use policy.

Candace Moon shares a clear, concise description of what a trademark is in the world of beer.

Each new brewery that opens in the United States means new beers that need names. Finding ones that aren’t already taken or run up against a trademark isn’t difficult. Do the legwork in advance to save headaches and possible legal fees down the line.

Proactive risk management can reduce the chances of a loss, limit the amount of damage you suffer as a result, and, in some circumstances, shift the financial burden to the responsible party.

Here are five basic tips to help avoid having your labels rejected by the TTB.

Hiring employees is one of the most exciting—and complex—aspects of operating a brewery. Here’s an overview of the issues to consider when thinking about how to compensate the range of employees who will be working for your company.

Hayley Wells outlines four primary areas in which to allocate your limited legal dollars.

Set yourself up for success by evaluating the far-reaching implications of your business decisions early on.