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The Beer Ticker: Industry News & Notes, IPA Is Dead Edition

From retail woes to baby cans of grownup beer, here are some recent news and announcements from around the industry.

Dazed & Infused: THC in the Brewery

Legal hurdles aside, there are technical obstacles to getting the main psychoactive component of cannabis into beverages in a stable, predictable way. John M. Verive explains the challenge, the science, the gear—and why it’s coming to a brewery near you.

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Protect Your Craft: Get to Know Trademark Law

In the first of a three-part series, New York-based trademark attorney John S. Miranda explains what brewers need to know about the law to protect and promote their brands—beginning with clearing and applying for your mark.

Joint Operations: Canadian Cannabis Firm Buys Atlanta’s SweetWater

The Ontario-based Aphria calls its $300 million acquisition of the “420” brewer a “strategic entry into the United States.”

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Despite the best-laid plans, some partnerships just don’t work out. Here’s how to deal with those unforeseen circumstances and separate successfully.

The Barristers: Protect Your Competitive Edge Without Sacrificing Your Culture

Is your brewery striking the right balance between protecting its information and keeping the brewery an appealing place to work?

What's the Best Nation? Donation.

More breweries are resorting to crowd funding, but it’s not enough to put a hand out. You need to have a plan and execute it well.

What’s in a Name? The Ins and Outs of Trademarks and Brand Protection for Craft Breweries

Brian R. Iverson and Matthew D. Zapadka cover the ins and outs of trademarks and brand protection for craft breweries.

A Bankruptcy Guide for Breweries

Bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean your brewery is dead in the water; bankruptcy can be a tool to get the business back on track so that it emerges stronger than ever.

Sober Employment: Creating An Alcohol Use Policy

Allowing alcohol consumption on the job or in a workplace creates potential liability for any business, but it's hard in the world of brewing, and that risk comes with the territory. Safeguard your business and employees by creating an alcohol-use policy.