Legal

Enforcing Your Trademarks: How Far Should You Go?

Enforcing Your Trademarks: How Far Should You Go?

By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. You’ve secured federal registration for your trademarks and you’ve been building your brand recognition. Per ...
Breweries Making Hard Cider: Beware a Trap in the Regulations

Breweries Making Hard Cider: Beware a Trap in the Regulations

By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. Breweries are seeing increased demand for alternative products from customers who prefer a beverage other ...
Three Commonly Overlooked Legal Issues for Breweries

Three Commonly Overlooked Legal Issues for Breweries

By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. Breweries have to deal with many legal issues, including licensing requirements from various federal and ...
Fractional General Counsel: A Flexible Solution for Legal Services

Fractional General Counsel: A Flexible Solution for Legal Services

By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. Every business has legal needs that require the assistance of an attorney. Like other small ...
New Brewery, Winery or Distillery Start Up

New Brewery, Winery or Distillery Start Up

By: Kris Bohm: Distillery Now Consulting, LLC Starting up a new beverage alcohol business is hard. Whether making beer, wine, ...
Beware the Franchise Law Lurking Behind Your Distribution Agreement  

Beware the Franchise Law Lurking Behind Your Distribution Agreement  

By: Louis J. Terminello, Esq. and Bradley Berkman, Esq No party enters a contract with the expectation that its terms ...
How to Get a Grant to Support Your Craft Beverage Business

How to Get a Grant to Support Your Craft Beverage Business

By: Alyssa L. Ochs Starting a brewery or distillery can typically cost anywhere from $250,000 to $2 million, which is ...
The Indemnification Clause: A Lease Landmine?

The Indemnification Clause: A Lease Landmine?

Lease Renting Contract Residential Tenant Concept By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. Most breweries and distilleries are built on leased property ...
A Legal Checklist for the Startup Brewery

A Legal Checklist for the Startup Brewery

By: Brian D. Kaider, Esq. For those hoping to realize their dream of starting a craft brewery, the number of ...
Lots, Codes, and Life: Dating in the Beer Industry

Lots, Codes, and Life: Dating in the Beer Industry

By: Erik Myers As the number of active breweries in the country exceeds 7000 and roars toward 8000, it’s more ...