Course Description
Dive into the complex regulatory landscape and stay ahead of industry trends in this webinar designed for lawyers with practices adjacent to the alcohol beverage sector. Whether you represent industry participants or retailers directly or their owners, landlords, or service providers, this course provides essential knowledge for understanding alcohol beverage regulatory compliance and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in today’s dynamic marketplace for alcohol beverages.
Syllabus
- History and structure of alcohol regulation in the U.S., including federal vs. state regulatory authority
- Three-tier distribution system and its evolving landscape
- Federal and state licensing requirements (including federal basic permits and registrations)
- Excise taxes
- Trade practices
- Labeling and advertising
- Emerging consumer trends and market opportunities, including RTDs, low-alcohol and hemp beverages
- Dynamics of direct-to-consumer sales and e-commerce
- Commercial agreements, including franchise agreements and co-packing relationships