When an alcohol distributor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, suppliers can suddenly find themselves facing a number of difficult questions. What happens to unpaid invoices? What happens to the inventory the distributor is holding? Will the distributor continue operating?
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Lindsey Zahn P.C. is a law firm specializing in alcohol beverage and food law, providing legal guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, and contractual matters within the alcohol industry. The firm assists clients with navigating state and federal regulations related to alcohol distribution, brewery licensing, franchise laws, advertising compliance, and import permits. Their publications focus on practical legal advice for businesses such as wineries, breweries, distilleries, and alcohol distributors, addressing topics like licensing procedures, franchise agreements, social media advertising regulations, and federal import requirements. Lindsey Zahn P.C. supports clients in understanding complex regulatory frameworks and developing strategies to maintain compliance and manage risks in the alcohol sector.
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How to Start a Liquor Distribution Business
The U.S. alcohol industry presents significant opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to enter the wholesale tier of the market. Whether you plan to distribute spirits, wine, beer, cider, or ready-to-drink beverages, starting a liquor distribution business requires careful planning and compliance…
How to Obtain a TTB Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP) Permit
Starting a distillery is an exciting milestone, but before you can legally produce, bottle, process, warehouse, or otherwise handle distilled spirits in the United States, you will generally need to obtain a Distilled Spirits Plant (“DSP”) Permit from the Alcohol…
What Does a TTB Permit Look Like?
If you’re starting an alcohol business, one of the first questions you may have after applying for a federal permit is surprisingly simple: What does a TTB permit actually look like?
Many new wineries, breweries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers expect…
Label Requirements for Non-Alcoholic Wine Products: What Wineries and Brand Owners Need to Know
As consumer demand for non-alcoholic wine continues to grow, wineries and beverage companies are increasingly expanding their portfolios to include products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). While these products may resemble traditional wine, they are often subject…
How to Obtain a New York Distillery License: A Guide for Craft Distilleries and Spirits Brands
Starting a distillery in New York is an exciting opportunity, whether you are launching a craft spirits brand, expanding an existing beverage business, or opening a tasting room. Before producing, blending, bottling, or selling distilled spirits in New York, however,…
How Is Alcohol Advertising Regulated?
Many alcohol beverage companies focus heavily on product development, branding, and marketing. However, one of the most overlooked areas of compliance is alcohol advertising law.
Unlike many consumer products, alcoholic beverages are subject to a complex regulatory framework that…
What Should Suppliers Do If Their Alcohol Distributor Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The recent Chapter 11 filing by Republic National Distributing Company (“RNDC”) has left many wineries, breweries, distilleries, importers, and brand owners asking an important question: What happens if my alcohol distributor files for bankruptcy?
While a distributor bankruptcy can create…
What Alcohol Brands Need to Know About “Clean,” “Natural,” and Sustainability Claims
Consumers are increasingly seeking products that align with their values, whether that means fewer ingredients, environmentally responsible practices, or a perceived health benefit. As a result, terms such as “clean,” “natural,” “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” and “green” have become common marketing tools…
Is Your Alcohol Beverage Company’s Social Media Compliant?
For many alcohol beverage companies, social media has become one of the most important marketing tools for building brand recognition, engaging consumers, and promoting products. As businesses grow, it is increasingly common to outsource social media management to a marketing…