Category Archives: Agencies

Does the Supreme Court’s EPA Decision Put TTB’s Regulations at Risk?

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

There’s an ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.”  That thought occurred to us as we contemplated yesterday’s  Supreme Court decision striking down a proposed regulation would have drastically reduced the use of coal in power plants. The … Continue reading →

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At NBWA’S Leg Conference, Liquor is Topic No. 1

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor is the enemy. That’s the clear message given 550 members of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who gathered at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington Monday (4/4) for NBWA’s first legislative conference after Covid-19 forced cancellation of … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Budget Raises Corporate Taxes to 28%

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Biden Administration’s budget proposal for fiscal 2023 does not propose any changes in federal excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, but it does propose major changes in corporate, personal and estate taxes. The proposal essentially seeks to repeal the corporate … Continue reading →

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Biden Admin to Apply Antitrust to Labor Issues

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

An agreement between the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Labor Department to “protect competition in labor markets” may spell big trouble for employers Their focus will include “use of business models designed to evade legal accountability and business practices, … Continue reading →

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Wagstaff Repping Bouchard PeÌre

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wagstaff Media & Marketing is now representing Bouchard PeÌre & Fils, one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine producers and important vineyard owners. 

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Schumer Calls on USDA to Collect Data on Grape Vineyards in New York

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Agriculture Department’s decision to stop collecting data on grape production vineyards in New York put the Rochester-Finger Lakes region could derail what keeps New York’s industry competitive with California, Washington State and the world, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer … Continue reading →

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