From Journalism to Beverage Law βš–οΈπŸ₯ƒ | Ryan Malkin's Legal Startup Guide for Alcohol, NA, THC & CBD Brands

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From Journalism to Beverage Law βš–οΈπŸ₯ƒ | Ryan Malkin's Legal Startup Guide for Alcohol, NA, THC & CBD Brands
Oct 23, 2025
Jessie Ott

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Ryan Malkin breaks down legal tips for launching alcohol, non-alcoholic, THC & CBD brands. Co-packing, DTC, trademarks, & more! πŸŽ™οΈπŸ’Ό 

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"How to start an alcohol brand legally"

πŸ“˜ Video Summary with Key Takeaways:

In this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, host Jessie Ott sits down with Ryan Malkin, Principal Attorney at Malkin Law and creator of Set the Bar, to provide a comprehensive legal roadmap for launching any type of beverage brand β€” alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or cannabinoid-infused. πŸ·πŸΉπŸ‹πŸŒΏ

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:

  • βœ… Co-packing vs. self-manufacturing
  • 🧾 The truth about distribution contracts
  • 🚫 Common legal pitfalls (and lawsuits!)
  • πŸ›οΈ DTC shipping laws by state
  • πŸ“¦ Labeling and compliance mistakes
  • πŸ” Why trademarks should be filed early
  • πŸ“± Modified DTC and the truth about Flaviar, GoPuff, Drizly
  • 🌿 Hemp vs. Marijuana-derived THC
  • 🧠 ADA compliance & website lawsuits
  • πŸ’¬ How to build a support network that keeps you protected

This is a must-watch for beverage entrepreneurs navigating today's regulatory minefield β€” with actionable advice, real-world examples, and a dose of wit. 🧠πŸ₯ƒπŸ’¬

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