by evansfox | Apr 16, 2025
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...
by evansfox | Apr 14, 2025
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...
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 | 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....