by evansfox | Mar 14, 2019
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...
by evansfox | Feb 27, 2019
New York City Department of Health has started enforcement activity against restaurants and bars using CBD as a food additive. Through July 1, 2019, investigators will visit establishments and give warnings. After July 1, fines will be imposed up to $650. During this...
by evansfox | Jan 17, 2019
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. Oral arguments were held January 16, 2019 at the United States Supreme Court. A link to the transcript can be found here. A decision...
by evansfox | Jan 16, 2019
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily regulated at the federal, state and local level, presenting many unusual issues not faced by our other business clients. Today,...
by evansfox | Jan 16, 2019
A client holding a retail liquor license recently reported to our office a difficult exchange with a State Liquor Authority (SLA) investigator visiting its establishment. The investigator raised a potential violation over inconsistent “open hours” described on various...
by evansfox | Jul 25, 2018
The New York State Liquor Authority has announced that it is experiencing significant delays in processing applications. The busy tourism season in New York increases the application volume and they have just launched a new licensing system and new application forms....
