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Hilary St. Jean

Key Legal Considerations for Breweries, Part II: Labor and Employment Matters

Introduction to Labor and Employment Issues in Breweries All startups face challenges, but certain recurring issues are especially important to address at the very early stage of a business and throughout the lifecycle of a business.  Breweries must be mindful of labor and employment matters, including how they categorize employees verses independent contractors, having employee policies and handbooks in place,

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Hilary St. Jean

Key Legal Considerations for Breweries, Part I: Transactional and Contract Matters

Introduction to Industry-Specific Challenges All startups face challenges, but some industries experience a more specific subset of issues than others.  Breweries (particularly larger breweries and sometimes midsize breweries) are at increased risk for failure due to market competition, difficulty accessing funding and other specific commercial relationship risks that can impact accounts receivable, access to inventory and movement of product. Additionally,

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