…but there are permits, taxes, and regulations, oh my!
In an opinion on Friday, April 10th, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court decision declaring the location restrictions for a distilled spirits
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Another Reason to go to Hawaii
Last week I heard that my colleague, Marshall Fawley, was in the newspaper, in Hawaii. I was concerned. I had a vision of a surfing or beach mishap. Alas, no. Marshall was in the Aloha State Daily as here,
The Blue Weber Blues
There is a big lawsuit brewing in the center of Brooklyn, NY about – of all things – a beverage that can only be made 2,585 miles away. A hefty law firm, with about 80 lawyers and 10 US offices,
FDA to Phase Out Common Synthetic Food Dyes
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy announced the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) intent to remove 8 common synthetic food dyes from the food supply.
FDA is initiating the process to revoke authorization for Citrus
New Year’s Resolution – Industry Compliance
At this time of year, gym memberships soar, subscriptions to healthy recipe apps fly off the digital shelves, and personal finances are scrutinized to better manage household budgets. All of these are in service to New Year’s Resolutions people make
Federal District Court Declares Federal Ban on At-Home Distilling Unconstitutional
On July 10th, 2024, the Northern District Court of Texas issued an order in Hobby Distillers Association, et al., v. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, et al. The Court held the federal ban on at-home distilling and other
Foreign Producers Should Get Ready for Big CBMA Tax Benefits
No Beer for Putin
Unlike in the case of say Justice Kavanaugh, it not clear that Putin likes beer. But it’s increasingly clear that beer does not like Putin. We are still looking for the pro-Putin label that may have slipped through.
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Join Marshall Fawley’s BA Collab Hour
Join Marshall’s talk on TTB label and formula issues, coming up soon. This event is hosted by the Brewers Association on January 13, for BA Members only. The sign-up details are here and the webinar will cover the following:
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FDA to Withdraw Temporary Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Guidance
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the alcohol beverage industry recognized a significant problem facing our communities and pivoted their production to alcohol-based hand sanitizer. These products were donated to first responders and provided to the public-at-large