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How The Alcohol Industry Can Leverage Tariff Situation To Increase Sales
by evansfox | Apr 14, 2025 | Brewery & Cidery, Distillery, General Business, Government, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Wineries
News about the new tariffs is all over the media and creating a sense of uncertainty for small business owners. However, if you are creative, you can make this a “probortunity”- a problem that you leverage into an opportunity for your business. Small business are...
Expanded Scope of Protection to Digital Spaces in 2024
by evansfox | Apr 9, 2025 | Copyright, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
In 2024, the landscape of digital spaces has undergone a significant transformation with the expansion of intellectual property (IP) protections to encompass domain names, social media handles, and online marketplaces. This expansion is a crucial response to the...
Is my New York dispensary application on hold?
by evansfox | Apr 1, 2025 | CBD, General Business, Government, Permit
Dispensary license applicants continue to be frustrated by slow processing of the 2023 applications by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”). It remains unclear when a new application window will be opened for new applications and whether the OCM will...
Should New York Have a Cap on the Number of Dispensaries?
by evansfox | Mar 27, 2025 | CBD, General Business, Government, Permit, Restaurants & Bar, Tips For the Entrepreneur
New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board issued a controversial and non-binding suggestion to the Cannabis Control Board to impose a “temporary” limit of 1,600 marijuana dispensary licenses issued by the state. They insist it is not a permanent license cap, rather, just a...
Are there lessons to be learned from Jaunty’s business journey?
by evansfox | Mar 26, 2025 | CBD, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark, Uncategorized
2025 is looking to be a great year for smart operators in the cannabis industry. Sales are booming and the cultural and political climate surrounding cannabis is changing. However, 2025 will see greater competition in some mature cannabis markets, leading to market...
Guidance for cannabis, hemp and CBD businesses complying with Meta’s new social media advertising guidelines
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2025 | CBD, Government
Social media can be effectively used to educate, build community and build brand recognition for cannabis businesses. However, the rules regarding postings on Facebook and Instagram can be difficult to navigate, especially given Meta’s latest rules regarding cannabis,...
Are Employer Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements Enforceable in New York?
by evansfox | Mar 18, 2025 | Employment Law Archives, General Business, NDA, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Yes, Confidentiality Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are generally enforceable in New York, but their enforceability depends on reasonableness, scope, and compliance with public policy. The reasonableness of an NDA may differ in different situations....
What to Do If You Receive a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2025 | General Business, Trademark, Uncategorized
Receiving a trademark cease and desist letter can be alarming, but it’s essential to handle it carefully to protect your business and legal interests. Trademark law can be complex, and responding incorrectly could expose you to lawsuits. An attorney can: Assess the...
NYS Liquor Authority Introduces Specialized Delivery Licenses for Alcoholic Beverages in 2024
by evansfox | Mar 12, 2025 | Brewery & Cidery, Craft Beverage Branding, Distillery, Permit, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License, Wineries
In 2024, the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA) introduced new specialized delivery licenses, allowing businesses to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to consumers' homes. This move reflects the growing demand for convenience in alcohol sales and delivery,...
Lab Testing Rule for Cannabis Products
by evansfox | Mar 6, 2025 | CBD, General Business, Permit, Restaurants & Bar
One of the pillars of the state regulated adult use cannabis market is the safety of the products for the public. Consumers can expect to purchase safe products with reliable dosages from legal dispensaries. Cannabis products have strict testing requirements to ensure...
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