Special Projects Coordinator https://www.brewersassociation.org/author/marc-preo/ For Small and Independent Craft Brewers Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:49:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Comments Submitted on Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) https://www.brewersassociation.org/current-issues/comments-submitted-on-performing-rights-organizations-pros/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:49:50 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/comments-submitted-on-performing-rights-organizations-pros/ In February, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a Notice of Inquiry relating to Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), which license artists’ copyrighted works to concert halls, bars, and other music venues, including breweries. The recent proliferation of PROs and related developments have presented challenges for small businesses and craft breweries alike. Feedback from our members highlighted […]

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]]> Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) https://www.brewersassociation.org/current-issues/alcohol-and-tobacco-tax-and-trade-bureau-ttb-3/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:49:50 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/alcohol-and-tobacco-tax-and-trade-bureau-ttb-3/ On April 4, the TTB extended the comment period on proposed labeling rules for alcohol facts and allergens by 120 days to August 15, 2025. The Brewers Association (BA) plans to submit comments just prior to the deadline.

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]]> Comments Submitted on Performance Rights Organizations https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/comments-submitted-on-performance-rights-organizations/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173628 The Brewers Association has submitted comments highlighting the challenges and frustrations related to Performing Rights Organizations.

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]]> TTB Extends Comment Period for Proposed Labeling Rules https://www.brewersassociation.org/government-affairs-updates/ttb-extends-comment-period-for-proposed-labeling-rules/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:32:38 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/?p=173475 The TTB has extended the comment period on proposed labeling rules for alcohol facts and allergens by 120 days to August 15, 2025.

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]]> Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) https://www.brewersassociation.org/current-issues/alcohol-and-tobacco-tax-and-trade-bureau-ttb-2/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:23:57 +0000 https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/alcohol-and-tobacco-tax-and-trade-bureau-ttb-2/ Earlier this month, Brewers Association (BA) President & CEO Bart Watson and Vice President of Government Affairs Marc Sorini met with senior TTB leadership in Washington, D.C. The BA will be providing the TTB with priorities for the multiple regulatory streamlining proposals previously submitted over the past eight years.

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