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Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Form Your Corporation or LLC
by evansfox | Oct 1, 2025 | General Business
Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Form Your Corporation or LLC — and the Pitfalls of DIY Formation Starting a business is exciting — but also full of decisions with long-term consequences. One of the first and most important is how to structure your company. Whether...
What to Do If You Are Served with a Lawsuit
by evansfox | Sep 24, 2025 | General Business
What to Do If You Are Served with a Lawsuit Being served with a lawsuit can be stressful and confusing. Many people are unsure of their rights or how quickly they must respond. At Evans Fox LLP, we help individuals and businesses navigate litigation with confidence....
When selling a business – Vlog September 2025
by evansfox | Sep 12, 2025 | Business Vlogs, Buying/Selling a Business, Monthly Vlogs, Vlogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwtSCUAYTw About Alison Rich Alison Rich counsels individuals and businesses regarding their entity formation and ongoing operational and contract issues that develop while running their businesses, including financing matters,...
Copyright Protection for Speakers and Consultants
by evansfox | Sep 5, 2025 | Copyright, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Speakers, trainers, and consultants rely on original content to deliver valuable information, often through presentations, slide decks, training manuals, course videos, workbooks, and articles. These creative works serve as the foundation of a professional’s brand,...
Protecting a Trademark for Clothing
by evansfox | Sep 3, 2025 | Copyright, General Business, Patent, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
Protecting a Trademark for Clothing: Source Identifier vs. Ornamentation Clothing brands face a distinct challenge in trademark law. Unlike breweries and distilleries, where the brand name on a label clearly serves as a source identifier, Apparel often features words,...
What to Look for in a NY Lease When Opening a Restaurant or Bar
by evansfox | Aug 27, 2025 | Buying/Selling a Business, General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License
What to Look for in a New York Lease if You’re Opening a Restaurant or Bar Key terms, hidden risks, and deal-breakers for food and beverage operators Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest commitments you’ll make as a restaurant or bar owner. The right lease...
Current & Proposed Changes in NY Laws for Liquor Store Owners
by evansfox | Aug 14, 2025 | Retail Liquor License
New Application Requirement to Divulge Family Members with Liquor Store Licenses The Commissioners are now affirmatively asking all new liquor store applicants to state under oath whether they have any family members that also hold liquor store licenses in New York...
Trademark Law & AI: Navigating the New Frontier
by evansfox | Aug 12, 2025 | Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various aspects of our lives, it brings with it profound implications for intellectual property law, including trademark law. AI's growing role in content creation, brand management, and consumer interactions poses...
Can you trademark a cannabis brand?
by evansfox | Aug 6, 2025 | CBD, Copyright, General Business, Patent, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
Can you trademark a cannabis brand? You may have some options you did not know about As the cannabis industry grows, branding has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. However, trademarking cannabis-related goods and services remains a complex...
A New Buzz: How Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Can Revitalize NY Craft Breweries & Cideries
by evansfox | Jul 30, 2025 | Brewery & Cidery, CBD, Distillery, General Business, Permit, Restaurants & Bar, Wineries
As alcohol consumption declines—especially among younger consumers—many craft breweries and cideries in New York are facing a sobering reality: traditional beverage sales are slowing and margins are tightening. But with this market shift comes a new and timely...
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