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Your Employer Owns the Content… But Do They Own You After You Leave?
by evansfox | Apr 8, 2026 | Business Law, Copyright, General Business, Intellectual Property, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
If you’ve spent years building your employer’s brand—appearing in videos, posting on social media, becoming the recognizable “face” of the company—you may assume that when you leave, your image leaves with you. In New York, that assumption is only partially correct....
Can We Still Use Our Employee’s Content After They Retire?
by evansfox | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a long-time employee retires—especially one who has become the “face” of your business—the question comes quickly can we keep using their content? Their videos? Their name and likeness? For many businesses, the answer is not as simple as “we own it, so yes.” In...
You Bought the Business… But Did You Buy the Face of the Brand?
by evansfox | Mar 31, 2026 | Business Law, Buying/Selling a Business, General Business, Intellectual Property, Tips For the Entrepreneur
The deal was done. After months of negotiations, diligence, and late-night calls, everything was finally in place. The numbers worked. The documents were signed. The business was yours. And then, almost as an afterthought, someone asked “are we still using the founder...
New York Privacy Rights – February 2026 Vlog
by evansfox | Mar 25, 2026 | Business Law, Business Vlogs, General Business, Intellectual Property, Monthly Vlogs, Vlogs
In a digital age where your personal information is everywhere, understanding your legal protections isn’t just smart—it’s essential. From biometric data to online surveillance, New York’s privacy landscape is shifting rapidly, and staying informed is your best line...
How to Value a Company in a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement or in an Operating Agreement
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2026 | Business Law, Buying/Selling a Business, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
When business partners form a company, they often focus on growth, strategy, and operations. It is also important to plan for what happens when an owner leaves. Ownership transitions happen for many reasons including retirement, death, disability, disputes between...
Proposed Legislation in New York State May Reduce Barriers for Sale of RTD Cocktails Containing Spirits
by evansfox | Mar 11, 2026 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
The FY 2026 New York State Budget contained proposed legislation aimed at reducing barriers for sale of ready to drink (“RTD”) cocktails containing distilled spirits. This is good news for a nationally struggling alcohol industry, allowing businesses to capitalize on...
Label Compliance and Regulatory Control in a Co-Packed World
by evansfox | Mar 4, 2026 | Brewery & Cidery, Business Law, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
In Parts 1 and 2, we discussed structure and IP ownership. Now we address where brand owners most often encounter regulatory trouble: The label is not marketing—it is a regulated legal statement. Why Labeling Becomes Complicated Under the Brand Owner Model TTB rules...
Your Recipe Is Intellectual Property: Protecting Formulas in Co-Packing Agreements
by evansfox | Feb 25, 2026 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Intellectual Property, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
In Part 1, we explored how New York’s Brand Owner model separates brand creation from manufacturing. Now we turn to the asset that drives the entire business: Your formula is not just a recipe—it is protectable intellectual property. How Brand Owners Accidentally Lose...
The New York Brand Owner Model: What New York Brand Owners Need to Know About Co-Packing, IP Ownership, and Label Compliance in 2026
by evansfox | Feb 23, 2026 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
New York’s evolving regulatory landscape for alcoholic beverages—particularly the emergence of the Brand Owner license concept—has opened the door for entrepreneurs who want to build beverage brands without operating their own manufacturing facilities. This structure...
2025 NY Alcohol Beverage Control Law Update for Retailers
by evansfox | Feb 19, 2026 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
What’s New For Restaurants & Bars There is a new For-Profit Club License (A7040-B / S652-A; Ch. 342, signed Aug. 22, 2025)for private membership-style clubs (e.g., recreational/social/patriotic/political/benevolent/ workspace/corporate dining/athletic)....
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