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On December 16, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill S.9049 which updates the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. This bill authorizes...

Many small businesses utilize mobile applications, such as Venmo, PayPal, Etsy, and Square, to transact business with consumers in a fast...

Patrick Pullano, Esq. presents a new briefing on facility fees.

Beginning on December 3, 2022, trademark applicants will have three (3) months to respond to office actions issued during the...

On Monday, November 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that allows New York collegiate student-athletes (“SA’s”) to make money...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of business, from mandatory shutdowns to issues retaining workers and clients...

On May 19, 2020, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.7, authorizing a procedure by which notaries could take...

Anti-mandate advocates were successful in federal court over the weekend. On Saturday, a Federal appeals court in Louisiana temporarily...

The New York Open Meetings Law provides that every meeting of a “public body” shall be open to the general public (except in very limited...

An online presence is important in today’s market but can often be a double-edged sword. While companies can utilize social media...

Clever and memorable branding is key for businesses looking to stand out in the marketplace. A common mistake business owners make in...

Producers of cannabis products often find themselves facing an unexpected surprise should they decide to try and protect their brand with...

During the pandemic, New York has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and has had some of the most restrictive COVID-19 guidelines in the...

You may have a revolutionary invention, a stunning literary work, or unique branding for a business, but how do you know which vehicle is ne

The marijuana/cannabis industry recently saw a meaningful and positive step towards getting access to banking services. Very few banks...

Recently we discussed the launch of the Excelsior Pass, an application developed by the State of New York in conjunction with IBM, that will

On Wednesday March 31, 2021, after years of intense debate, New York State became the 15th state to legalize the adult use of...

Recently, in light of the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines to the public, we discussed the development and expected use of digital...

Within the last few months, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and the development of vaccines by others [1] has...

On January 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) amended the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergen