In February, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a Notice of Inquiry relating to Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), which license artists’ copyrighted works to concert halls, bars, and other music venues, including breweries. The recent proliferation of PROs and related developments …Read More

On April 4, the TTB extended the comment period on proposed labeling rules for alcohol facts and allergens by 120 days to August 15, 2025. The Brewers Association (BA) plans to submit comments just prior to the deadline. Read More

Earlier this month, Brewers Association (BA) President & CEO Bart Watson and Vice President of Government Affairs Marc Sorini met with senior TTB leadership in Washington, D.C. The BA will be providing the TTB with priorities for the multiple regulatory …Read More

If you’re feeling whiplash about the pending requirements, you’re not alone. The preliminary injunction from December 3, 2024 that temporarily prohibited the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was briefly stayed on December 23, 2024 by a …Read More

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a final rule, effective January 10, 2025, that changes the “standards of fill” (permitted consumer packages) for wine and distilled spirits. The new rule authorizes a total of 28 …Read More

In August 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new standard: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. The standard would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards …Read More