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New York Employers Feel No Relief From Federal Ruling on Tipped Workers
by evansfox | Mar 28, 2019 | Restaurants & Bar
The U.S. Department of Labor on Friday issued an update bulletin that rescinded prior guidance known as the “80/20 rule.” However, this won’t apply to New York employers because state labor laws are still in effect and still have enacted the 80/20 rule. New York’s...
NYC Issues Guidance on Legislation Regarding Hair Discrimination
by evansfox | Mar 25, 2019 | General Business, Government
Restaurants and bars in NYC may not discriminate on the basis of natural hairstyles or hairstyles associated with Black people. Employers will not be allowed to maintain policies that punish or prohibit employees or customer from wearing natural hairstyles (ie....
What is the State Liquor Authority’s Burden of Proof in a Disorderly Premises Violation Case?
by evansfox | Mar 21, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar
Businesses that have liquor licenses are often charged with having a disorderly premises. In cases involving violence, a disorderly premises charge can lead to a summary suspension and eventual revocation of the license. These can be very difficult cases to fight...
CONSIGNMENT SALES RESULT IN FEDERAL BONDED WINERY PERMIT SUSPENSIONS
by evansfox | Mar 18, 2019 | Permit, Wineries
The TTB reported that it conducted a joint operation with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in March 2018, and as a result, four California wine wholesalers and two California wineries each served one-day stipulated permit suspensions for...
Trademark Licensing*
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2019 | Retail Liquor License, Trademark
Trademark licensing is an arrangement by which a trademark owner allows another party to make and distribute specific products or services under agreement. Such an arrangement can be a very lucrative option for trademark owners. The more popular the brand, the more...
Hemp Oil and Hemp Extract May Be Better than CBD Isolate for Manufacturing Food and Beverage Products
by evansfox | Mar 11, 2019 | CBD
Hemp extract is an oil derived from the stalks and seeds of the industrial hemp plant. This oil can be used for a variety of purposes, the most popular being consumed as a wellness supplement for the cannabinoids, vitamins, phytocannabinoids, and Cannabidiol (CBD)....
Patents for Cannabinoid Formulations
by evansfox | Mar 8, 2019 | CBD, Patent
It may come as a surprise to some that it is possible to obtain a patent for a cannabinoid formulation. In fact, as long as a patent application meets other requirements for patentability, it is possible to obtain a patent for a wide range of formulations of cannabis...
Navigating Section 101 Subject Matter Eligibility for Patents – Revised Guidance
by evansfox | Mar 6, 2019 | Government
On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) published revised guidance for USPTO personnel in evaluating subject matter eligibility. The 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance (the “Guidance”) addresses key steps...
Documents New York Start-Up Marijuana Businesses Need
by evansfox | Feb 28, 2019 | Buying/Selling a Business, CBD, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Are you a cannapreneur thinking about starting a cannabusiness? You’ll need to take a few steps and prepare several documents to give your new venture a solid legal foundation. Articles of Incorporation/Organization To protect your personal assets from business risks...
Thinking of adding CBD Dishes to Your Menu?
by evansfox | Feb 28, 2019 | CBD, General Business, Restaurants & Bar
CBD is a lifestyle being embraced as the latest health food craze. Some restaurants in New York City began using CBD in their kitchens believing it is a legal substance. But the issue is not cut and dry. While studies are not dispositive about the effects of CBD,...
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