The Cocktail Counsel: A Food, Beverage, and Cannabis Podcast

Episode 3 - Advertising your hospitality brand on social media? Know what is permissible first.

Earlier this week, Yahoo News reported that the Advertising Standards Authority - an international "watchdog" for advertising content created by hospitality and liquor brands - ruled that bars and nightclubs in England and Scotland violated advertising rules by promoting binge drinking and underage drinking with its social media content. In this episode, Michael talks briefly about the importance of knowing the rules around advertising in order to protect your business' social media platform from scrutiny.

Episode 1 - Cannabis Copycat Labels: For now, litigation is the only tool to stop cannabis companies from mimicking popular brand labels.

US manufacturers of candies and snacks are looking toward US lawmakers to crack down on cannabis companies using copycat versions of brand labels to package THC laced edibles. In this episode, Michael discusses the arguments being made on both sides, and what it means for entrepreneurs and consumers.

Episode 2 - Inflation & Food: Is consumer demand to blame for inflation this summer in the US?

The cost of food this July 4th, and likely for the entire summer, is going to be at an all time this cookout season. In this episode, Michael discusses inflation in the food industry, and how consumer demand may be the biggest contributor to rising prices.