by evansfox | Apr 9, 2025
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...
by evansfox | Apr 1, 2025
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...
by evansfox | Mar 27, 2025
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...
by evansfox | Mar 26, 2025
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...
by evansfox | Mar 18, 2025
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....
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2025
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...