From Journalism To Beverage Law ⚖️🥃 | Ryan Malkin's Legal Startup Guide For Alcohol, NA, THC & CBD Brands Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST podcast

From Journalism to Beverage Law ⚖️🥃 | Ryan Malkin's Legal Startup Guide for Alcohol, NA, THC & CBD Brands

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Ryan Malkin breaks down legal tips for launching alcohol, non-alcoholic, THC & CBD brands. Co-packing, DTC, trademarks, & more! 🎙️💼

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"How to start an alcohol brand legally"

📘 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 — alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or cannabinoid-infused. 🍷🍹🍋🌿

💡 Key Takeaways:

✅ Co-packing vs. self-manufacturing
🧾 The truth about distribution contracts
🚫 Common legal pitfalls (and lawsuits!)
🏛️ DTC shipping laws by state
📦 Labeling and compliance mistakes
🔍 Why trademarks should be filed early
📱 Modified DTC and the truth about Flaviar, GoPuff, Drizly
🌿 Hemp vs. Marijuana-derived THC
🧠 ADA compliance & website lawsuits
💬 How to build a support network that keeps you protected

This is a must-watch for beverage entrepreneurs navigating today's regulatory minefield — with actionable advice, real-world examples, and a dose of wit. 🧠🥃💬

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Chapters

1. Intro to Ryan Malkin (00:00:00)

2. Ryan’s journey from journalist to lawyer (00:01:40)

3. Working at the Manhattan DA (00:04:50)

4. Pernod Ricard and moving into bev-alc law (00:06:10)

5. Mentorship that shaped Ryan’s path (00:08:45)

6. Set the Bar app for beverage compliance (00:10:06)

7. Pain points for new brands (00:12:30)

8. The future of the alcohol industry (00:15:25)

9. How to start a whiskey brand (step-by-step) (00:17:00)

10. DTC shipping by state & legal hacks (00:24:00)

11. Distribution contracts & limitations (00:30:00)

12. Launching a non-alcoholic beverage (00:34:00)

13. Importance of supply contracts & ingredients (00:38:30)

14. ADA compliance lawsuits on websites (00:42:00)

15. THC vs CBD: State loopholes & risk (00:44:00)

16. Distributors for functional & THC drinks (00:47:45)

17. Choosing the right distributor strategy (00:50:00)

18. Price posting in NY & state filing timelines (00:53:00)

19. Final thoughts, Set the Bar resources (00:55:30)

20. Rapid Fire: Cocktail, Food, Movie (00:56:50)

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