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

23/10/2025 53 min
From Journalism to Beverage Law ⚖️🥃 | Ryan Malkin's Legal Startup Guide for Alcohol, NA, THC & CBD Brands

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Send us a textRyan Malkin breaks down legal tips for launching alcohol, non-alcoholic, THC & CBD brands. Co-packing, DTC, trademarks, & more! 🎙️💼 Watch now on Thirsty Thursdays @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMESThttps://youtu.be/l5uyOu7b4yA"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 protectedThis is a must-watch for beverage entrepreneurs navigating today's regulatory minefield — with actionable advice, real-world examples, and a dose of wit. 🧠🥃💬📣 CTA (Call To Action):💥 Like this episode? Smash that like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share with a founder who needs legal clarity! 📥 Download your free legal startup cheat sheet                  Alc and Non Alc       Hemp THC 📝 Reach out to Ryan via https://www.malkinlawfirm.com/  and follow us @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMESTNOW ON YOUTUBE!!! Thank you for Listening! Join us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Host Jessie Ott's Profile on LinkedIn

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