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As U.S. businesses, craft breweries are governed by both federal and state legislation, as well as the regulations of various government agencies. In this section, the Brewers Association provides guidance to help breweries understand the legislation affecting them and to ensure compliance with regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), and more.

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Another Blow to Licensee Residency Requirements
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Another Blow to Licensee Residency Requirements

The opinion in this case represents another blow to the once-commonplace idea that licenses should be held by local persons.Read More

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General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades.

Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he’s not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues
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A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues

A recent lawsuit against Molson Coors underscores the risks of marketing alcohol beverages using health and wellness cues.Read More

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General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades.

Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he’s not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

See Marc Sorini's Articles
A Further Warning Against Marketing Beer with Health and Wellness Cues
Collab Hour

Respectful Branding: Trademark Law and Practical IP Due Diligence

Collab Hour Speaker(s): Tomme Arthur, Sam Calagione, Eugene Pak, Marc Sorini

This BA Collab Hour webinar explores how to develop and maintain world-class branding while respecting the trademark and related intellectual property rights of others. Topics discussed will include an overview of applicable law, processes and procedures brewers can adopt to …Read More

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Federal Affairs Playlist: Pandemic Relief Programs

Review these key resources to ensure you are up-to-date on federal programs currently available to help your brewery.Read More

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Membership Team Lead

Sarah Billiu is the Membership Manager at the Brewers Association. She joined the Brewers Association team after obtaining a Master of Science in Information. A Certified Cicerone and University of Michigan Alum, Sarah enjoys great beer and pretending to care about Michigan football. During football season, you will likely find her paddle boarding, dog walking, or enjoying a local brew (if there is no football involved, of course).

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A Breakdown of the 2020 Year-End COVID-19 Legislative Package for Craft Breweries
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A Breakdown of the 2020 Year-End COVID-19 Legislative Package for Craft Breweries

This information summarizes the different portions of the COVID-19 relief bill that will most impact small and independent breweries.Read More

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Director of Federal Affairs

Katie Marisic is the director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association. Based in Washington, D.C. she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a long time craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped to open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

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New Ruling on Gluten Claims Aligns TTB with FDA gluten free labeling
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New Ruling on Gluten Claims Aligns TTB with FDA

On October 13, 2020, the TTB released TTB Ruling 2020-2 – an expected amendment of its policies towards gluten claims. Read More

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General Counsel

Marc Sorini, General Counsel for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades.

Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he’s not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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