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CLE on Brewery and Distillery Law in Tennessee

By Gerry W. Beyer

0000000 CLEThe National Business Institute is holding a conference entitled, Brewery and Distillery Law in Tennessee, which will take place on Friday, May 04, 2018 at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, TN. Provided below is a description of the event:

Program Description

Your Ultimate Guide

The brewing and distilling industries are rapidly growing, but complex state and federal regulations are ever-present obstacles to startups and established businesses alike. This legal program will teach you how to help your clients build a solid business; minimize liability; and navigate the licensing, labeling and tax reporting challenges along the way. You will also learn how to effectively protect your client’s intellectual property, avoid legal landmines in advertising and receive valuable tips for negotiating distribution agreements. Enhance your understanding of this unique area of law – register today!

  • Advise your client on business entity selection, insurance, financing and more.
  • Effectively navigate licensing and label approval procedures.
  • Confidently advise your clients on state and federal regulations and tax reporting requirements.
  • Receive beneficial advice for drafting an array of contracts ranging from distributor agreements to equipment leases.
  • Ensure clients design substantially-compliant advertisements.
  • Understand the nuances of protecting the intellectual property of breweries and distilleries.
  • Anticipate and learn how to appropriately manage the different ethical situations that can arise.

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level program is designed for:

  • Attorneys
  • Accountants
  • Tax Preparers
  • Brewery Owners/Operators
  • Bankers/Loan Officers
  • Paralegals

Course Content

  1. Walking the Ethical Line
  2. Brewery and Distillery Business Entity Selection, Formation, Finance and Insurance
  3. Licensing, Labeling and Regulatory Compliance
  4. Federal and State Tax Reporting Requirements
  5. Negotiating/Drafting Brewery and Distillery Contracts
  6. Intellectual Property and Advertising

Continuing Education Credit

Continuing Legal Education – CLE: 6.00 *

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy – CPE for Accountants/NASBA: 7.00 *

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