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Alcohol Beverage attorneys Michael Newman and Jason H. Barker will speak on a myLawCLE webinar, "Brewery and Distillery Law 101 (2024 Edition)," covering essential #legal and #regulatory topics for the #beer and #distilledspirits industries. They'll explore everything from #contract agreements to #trademarks and #marketing, providing key insights for industry professionals. https://bit.ly/4bGuEH0

Dana Leigh Cisneros, thank you for posting this decision. Between the AK FUTURES V. BOYD STREET DISTRO decision, Delta-8 products being federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, and now the RAW GARDEN decision, the 9th Circuit is having a significant impact on cannabis/hemp-related trademark rights. What companies should consider about the RAW GARDEN decision is the following: 1. A pending trademark application can be canceled by a circuit court decision for lacking "bona fide intent" at the time an intent-to-use application is filed with the USPTO. 2. This means that when filing trademark applications, there should be at least some evidence of how the trademark will be lawfully used in commerce. The lawful requirement is based on federal standards, not state standards. I'm looking at you, #BAKKED. 3. This is optional, but I encourage you to consider working with an experienced trademark attorney who also understands cannabis/hemp. 4. This decision has far-reaching consequences and could apply to companies outside of the cannabis/hemp space filing an intent to use trademark applications. I wonder if RAW GARDEN will try and seek certiorari based on the issues raised in the dissenting opinion addressing how circuit courts canceling pending trademark applications limit congressional power? #uspto #wipo #cannabis #intenttouse #raw #rawgarden #trademarks #intellectualproperty #lawyerssmokeit

This article highlights a few of the major changes made by 2023 Wis. Act 73, an overhaul of Wis. Stat. chapter 125, Wisconsin’s alcohol-regulation statutes. Learn more about the act’s effects on three-tier restrictions, contract manufacturing, full-service retail privileges, and regulation of venues. ✏️Collin Schaefer is a partner at Ogden Glazer + Schaefer, Cedarburg, practicing in alcohol regulation, emerging companies and venture capital, and intellectual property. #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #alcohollaw

🌿 Big moves in Minnesota's cannabis scene! 🌠 Mille Lacs is gearing up for a huge 50,000-square-foot grow facility. Meanwhile, Pope and Chisago County might be heading toward public cannabis prohibitions, and THC-A enforcement is on the horizon. Despite a slow legislative season, we're diving deep into crucial bills: HF 4757/SF 4782 (OCM Update Bill) SF 4538 (Public Land Use Restrictions) HF 4629 (Nonintoxicating Cannabinoid Hemp Program Update) HF 4635/SF 3925 (Under-21 Criminalization) 🍬 We also got a taste of Harriet Grove Botanicals x Dabber Depot Tangerine Dream Live Rosin Gummies. Trust us, they're a must-try! 🍺 Plus, Bob Galligan from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild shares insights on the synergy between craft brewing and craft cannabis, and what's expected in the legislative pipeline. 💡Got questions? We're here to answer! Shoot them over to info@mncannabiscollege.org and tune into Northern Lights for our response. Watch the full episode now at https://lnkd.in/dTVJVfpD Support the cause: https://lnkd.in/gAUkSydw 🌱 Recorded at Dabbler Depot Studio, St. Paul, and presented by North Star Law Group. #MinnesotaCannabis #CraftCannabis #CannabisEducation #NorthernLightsPodcast #CannabisLegislation #CraftBrewing #CannabisCommunity #TangerineDream #LiveRosinGummies #SupportLocal #CannabisReform #DabberDepot #NorthStarLaw #MNLegislation

If it's that time of day when you need a snack – here's a BIG MAC 🍔 of a case comment to fill your afternoon ☀ #IP #IPLaw #Trademarks #TrademarkLaw #Mcdonalds #Retail #RetailTherapy #LegalNews

"All Natural" Claims....or NOT? In re: the KIND class action, lawsuit, this important decision to NOT hear a an appeal from plaintiffs bar for reasons described in this great summary, I share it with permission, from the authors: Teddy and her colleagues at Epstein, Becker, Green: "The Second Circuit held that plaintiffs’ evidence was insufficient to generate a genuine dispute of material fact for trial as to consumer deception. In this regard, plaintiffs attempted to rely on “expert” consumer surveys that were little more than one-sided questions designed to elicit answers that supported plaintiffs’ theory of liability. The report of an expert chemist was also correctly excluded, as it did not assist the trier of fact and did not opine on whether the ingredients met the definition of the term “All Natural” as understood by a reasonable consumer. The Second Circuit also rejected the plaintiffs’ contention that, even without the experts, they presented sufficient evidence for a trier of fact to conclude that KIND’s products are not “All Natural,” due to the presence of artificial/synthetic ingredients." The lessons taught by this, from a lawyers perspective, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gXB8WGSS I would only add caution to any company who views this decision as a reason to persist in knowingly deceptive marketing practices. Do your shareholders a favor and 1) review the FTC rules and penalties and 2) consult the highest authority, your moral compass, and your reasons for being part of a healthcare care. With due respect to the valuable industrial tools market, healthcare is quite different: we deal with products that directly affect peoples lives daily, today and tomorrow. Integrity dictates we only do the right thing. RIght? #integrity #ethics #advertising #healthcare

A compelling look at how historical legal decisions are shaping contemporary regulations.

What happened? Recently, the US Court of Appeals, 1st Cir., upheld the validity of an arbitration agreement that a consumer accepted online when registering an at-home food sensitivity test. Why Should Companies Care? This is an affirmation that clickwrap contracts can effectively form binding arbitration agreements with online customers, provided the terms are clearly communicated and not unconscionable. Here is a bit more detail: The Toth case involves a consumer who brought a putative class action against Everly Well, a provider of at-home food sensitivity testing. Toth alleged that Everly Well deceptively marketed its testing and misled consumers into providing their personal medical information for the company's commercial use. The United States District Court for the First Circuit granted Everly Well's motion to compel arbitration, which Toth appealed. The case centers around the validity and enforceability of the arbitration agreement contained within a clickwrap contract that Toth accepted when creating an account on Everly Well's website.

The reason why solvents can be detected in “solventless products” comes down to pure chemistry. The solvents detected are usually things like acteone and isopropyl alcohol, two very simple molecules a ketone and a secondary alcohol. These compounds detected in a sample are likely artifacts of the analysis due to inscrutability low detection limits and highly sensitive instrumentation. While they may look like a remnants from the production processes of a solvent extraction, they are in fact the byproduct of chemical reactions that take place during the analytical process due to heat Furthermore, the accumulation of compounds such as acetone and isopropyl alcohol in natural products is nothing new and happens all the time from the curing, roasting, and ageing processes. If you wish to learn more about the topic I encourage you to take a look at Ivon Filaments work in relation to Coffee flavor chemistry: https://lnkd.in/giJnZWnr

Join us for this unique topic! This presentation explores the current legal landscape surrounding THC-infused beverages in the aftermath of the 2018 Farm Bill. Delving into the complex legal landscape, the session offers crucial insights for industry stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring regulatory compliance in this dynamic and evolving sector. https://lnkd.in/eCXW2Ei5