On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) published revised guidance for USPTO personnel in evaluating subje...
FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE
The FDA made clear that it will not hesitate to warn consumers and initiate enforcement actions against CBD companies. On January 3rd, 2019 the FDA se...
CBD-INFUSED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Manufacturers of CBD-infused foods and beverages must comply with the Food and Drug Administration labeling rules. Currently, it is “unlawful under ...
YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. Oral arguments wer...
Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily regulated at the f...
Will TTB approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana?
TTB will not approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana. The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), def...
New State Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Laws
New changes to New York workplace laws are a reaction to the #MeToo campaign. These legal updates increase efforts to combat workplace harassment. H...
How will the government shutdown impact your TTB applications for licenses, permits, label approvals and other agency operations?
The TTB is non-essential and will not operate to process permits, labels and other things filed. Those who work with the TTB (federal liquor licensin...
How will the government shutdown impact your patent and trademark applications?
The USPTO has officially announced that it has reserve funding from the fees it collects that will allow it to remain open and functioning “as usua...