Learn about the latest developments across the state and federal government affairs arena from the Brewers Association’s Government Affairs team.
Taproom Clarity, Shipping Bill for Brewers Passes in Nevada
The bill explicitly authorizes satellite taprooms and allows for out-of-state, direct-to-consumer shipping for Nevada brewers.Read More
Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Set to Double
President Trump has announced plans to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel from 25% to 50%, effective this Wednesday, June 4.Read More
Support the Credit Card Competition Act
The amendment would require the largest credit card issuing financial institutions in the country to allow at least two unaffiliated credit card networks to be used to process credit card swipe fee transactions.Read More
Tax Provisions in Congressional Budget Negotiations Update
The House Ways and Means Committee met to mark up the tax provisions of the House Republican budget reconciliation proposal. Read More
TTB Announces Tax Simplification Pilot Program for Brewers
The TTB announced they are expanding their tax simplification pilot program to test new streamlined tax forms for breweries.Read More
Learn about opportunities and movements on the legislative and other fronts as it pertains to the beverage alcohol industry from the craft brewing industry’s top legal counsel, Marc Sorini.
Federal Court Restores Balance to Missouri’s Franchise Law
Missouri small suppliers get a favorable franchise law court decision in Major Brands v. Mast-Jägermeister case.Read More
Court Supports Expanded Self-Distribution Abilities
An Iowa court decision on expanded direct sales to retailers could pave the way for greater self-distribution by suppliers.Read More
Intoxicating Hemp Beverages – A Legal Primer
Marc Sorini explains where “intoxicating hemp beverages” currently fit in the U.S. regulatory structure and what brewers need to know.Read More
Federal Antitrust Regulators Publish Revised Merger Guidelines
Federal Antitrust Regulators Publish Revised Merger Guidelines
Federal regulators have published a final version of their Merger Guidelines aimed at protecting fair competition in the U.S. economy.Read More
Brewers Association Submits Comments on Revised Federal Merger Guidelines
Brewers Association Submits Comments on Revised Federal Merger Guidelines
On September 18 the BA submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission concerning the agency’s revised draft Merger Guidelines.Read More