LEGAL SERVICES

Malkin Law will advise you on all legal matters relevant to the alcohol industry.  Whether you are a license holder, an agency or third party provider, Malkin Law will provide a comprehensive review and risk analysis of federal and state laws, allowing you to make the right decisions for your business.

Federal and state rules, as well as industry bodies, govern the distribution and sale of alcohol beverages.  Whether you need legal counsel to review materials for compliance and guide you through a particular issue or outside general counsel services, Malkin Law will provide knowledgeable legal counsel you can depend on.  

Producers / Importers

Producers / Importers

Malkin Law advises all those who produce or import alcohol. We counsel start-ups as well as some of the largest alcoholic beverage suppliers in the world.

Wholesalers

Wholesalers

Malkin Law assists both new and multi-state wholesalers with all aspects of the business. We often assist with licensing, as well as, distribution agreements, trade practice analysis, and training.

Retailers

Retailers

Whether it’s licensing, shipping rules or working with suppliers and wholesalers, Malkin Law can help.

The alcohol industry touches numerous disciplines and requires industry specific experience.

Some of the issues and practice areas Malkin Law offers include:
  • Advertising and Marketing Review
  • Agency Agreements
  • Business Formation & Organization
  • Civil and Criminal Defense
  • Compliance Services
  • Contract Bottling Relationships
  • Craft Brewery, Distillery, Winery Start-Up
  • Distributor Agreements & Relationships
  • Distributor, Ambassador & Sales Force Education & Training
  • Federal & State Enforcement Defense
  • Formula & Label Approval
  • Franchise Law
  • Import/Export
  • Intellectual Property Protection/Trademark Registration
  • Internal Audits & Investigations
  • Licensing
  • Online Sales & Shipping
  • Outside General Counsel
  • Policy Development
  • Real Estate
  • Regulatory Analysis & Review
  • Social Media Review
  • Sponsorship Agreements
  • Sweepstakes/Contests/Coupon Review
  • Trade Practices
  • Distillery Audits
  • Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Consulting