Licenses Needed to Sell Hemp Seeds and Seedlings in New York

In New York State, individuals or businesses intending to sell hemp seeds must obtain a Hemp Seed Retail License from the Department of Agriculture and Markets. ​  New York State’s Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program has been replaced with a new program approved by...

Expanded Scope of Protection to Digital Spaces in 2024

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...

Should New York Have a Cap on the Number of Dispensaries?

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...