In 2018, California adopted the most extensive privacy provisions in the United States, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA.) Emulating provisions adopted in Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the CCPA gives California consumers of certain, generally larger,...

Dozens of wine industry pros shared insight with Outshinery last year. The second in a 2-part series, here are more essential moves you can implement into your 2021 marketing plan. Did you catch Outshinery’s On the Spot series? If you missed all or some of it, that’s no problem. All the replays are...

I was reading an article about early-spring gardening tasks, and they were suggesting that May was a great time for maintenance. The types of things recommended, such as cleaning and sharpening tools, checking bulbs and seeds for moisture or mold, mulching existing flower beds, and planning for new...

In today’s competitive market, knowing your customers is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Data appends offer businesses a way to enrich their customer data, providing deeper insights that can transform marketing strategies, improve customer experiences, and drive revenue. What Are Data...

The labelling industry is no stranger to change. Each year, new regulations emerge that impact how businesses package and label their products. These changes often stem from government updates, industry standards, and consumer expectations for transparency and safety. For 2025, several key...

WineDirect WebinarJuly 12, 2023 10 AM (PST) DP&F Partner, Bahaneh Hobel, will speak on the latest updates in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) regulations. With a specific focus on key developments like the California Bottle Bill, Colorado Delivery Fee, Alaska's new licensing requirements, and the...

Join us for a quick, informative webinar on July 12th at 10am as industry experts, Jeff Carroll, WineDirect's VP Partnerships and Compliance, and Bahaneh Hobel, Head of Alcohol Beverage Law and Compliance at Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty, shed light on the latest updates in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)...

In September of 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1162, also known as SB 1162, the Pay Transparency Act, which went into effect on January 1 of this year. This new pay transparency law adds new requirements for payroll, hiring, and recruiting in the state of...

Most of us are aware that something is going on with Google Analytics. But we sense this is months away, so putting it on the back burner won’t hurt, right? Not necessarily. If you’re like most wineries, your website has been on Google Analytics for 10+ years, and during all that time, Universal...

With the start of the new year, it is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2023. Below, we have identified our “top...