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The Food & Beverage Industry Is Growing, But It’s Not the Same Industry Anymore

Every year, we see projections about the future of the food and beverage industry. Most of them highlight steady...

April 16, 2026

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update

Can I Sell Wine At My Grocery or Convenience Store in Tennessee?

Buying wine at a grocery store in Tennessee has only been an option for a few years, but its impact has been enormous....

July 25, 2024

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update • Liquor Law • TABC News • TABC Updates

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Investigation Results in Fines and Injunction Against Retailers Illegally Shipping to Consumers in Tennessee

After several years of investigations, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) announced a court-approved...

June 4, 2024

Beer Law • General Law Update • Legal requirements

FTC PUBLISHES RULE BANNING NON-COMPETES 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is publishing a proposed rule (Non-Compete Clause Final Rule (ftc.gov) which...

May 8, 2024

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update • General Law Update • Legal requirements

HOW TO REGISTER LOW AND HIGH GRAVITY BEER BRANDS WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

We at BSH are frequently provide guidance and compliance assistance for suppliers and wholesalers with the...

September 8, 2023

Beer Law • Liquor Law • TABC Updates • TTB information

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOW TAX CREDITS FOR IMPORTED ALCOHOL UNDER CRAFT BEVERAGE MODERNIZATION ACT WORK

If you operate as a U.S. alcoholic beverage importer that remits federal excise tax, or a foreign supplier of alcohol...

February 10, 2023

Beer Law • Liquor Law • Uncategorized

WHAT TYPES OF BEER WHOLESALER/DISTRIBUTOR CHANGES REQUIRE SUPPLIER CONSENT?

In this article, I will discuss some of the laws and considerations pertaining to when a beer wholesaler is required to...

May 3, 2021

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FEDERAL LABELING TIP: HOW TO INCLUDE NET CONTENTS ON YOUR BEER LABEL FOR QUICKER TTB APPROVAL

We handle a great deal of beer, wine and distilled spirits labeling and compliance work and we always love to share...

November 10, 2020

Beer Law • TTB information

FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB) EXTENDS BEER DESTRUCTION NOTICE WAIVER

See the below notice distributed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and Tennessee Brewer’s Guild...

June 29, 2020

Beer Law • TTB information

HOW TO REOPEN DURING COVID AS A BAR, RESTAURANT OR BREWERY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Whether you agree or disagree with the policy decision to reopen a city during COVID may depend on what side of the bar...

May 8, 2020

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Nashville Beer Info • TABC Updates • TTB information

HOW TO DELIVER ALCOHOL AS A RESTAURANT OR BAR DURING THE CORONAVIRUS

Restaurants and bars in Tennessee are finding much needed relief from Governor Lee’s suspension of the certain rules...

April 1, 2020

Beer Law • Nashville Beer Info

TENESSEE AND OTHER STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL UNITE AGAINST ILLEGAL ONLINE SALES OF ALCOHOL

In late October of 2019, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent letters to leading U.S. online...

November 13, 2019

Beer Law • Legal requirements

TTB Reminds Of Federal Excise Return Smart Form

In its newsletter of November 1, 2019, the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) reminds of the...

November 6, 2019

Beer Law • Legal requirements • TABC News • TABC Updates • TTB information

TENNESSEE ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT REPORT – AUGUST 2019

At the August 29, 2019 meeting of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”), Law Enforcement Chief Bond...

September 3, 2019

Beer Law • Nashville Beer Info • TABC News • TABC Updates

OBTAINING AN ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT IN TENNESSEE

Are you an employer looking to provide guidance to your employees regarding alcohol server training and the obtaining...

June 14, 2019

Beer Law • Legal requirements • TABC News • TABC Updates

Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau Issues Guidance Regarding Production of Alcohol With Cannabis

The Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a long-awaited statement pertaining to the producing of...

May 9, 2019

Beer Law • Hemp and Cannabis Updates • TTB information

Heineken USA Incorporated Pays $2.5 Million Fine To Feds

The Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Accepted a $2.5 Million Offer in Compromise from Heineken...

April 8, 2019

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