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Dec 13, 2022
USPTO Update: New Deadline to Respond to Office Actions for Applications
Beginning on December 3, 2022, trademark applicants will have three (3) months to respond to office actions issued during the...
Dec 5, 2022
New York Collegiate Student-Athletes to Make Money from Endorsements Deals
On Monday, November 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that allows New York collegiate student-athletes (“SA’s”) to make money...
Apr 1, 2022
Words Matter: Why Force Majeure Contract Language in the Age of COVID-19 Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several areas of business, from mandatory shutdowns to issues retaining workers and clients...
Jan 11, 2022
Making Pandemic Changes Permanent – Electronic Remote Notary Services
On May 19, 2020, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.7, authorizing a procedure by which notaries could take...
Nov 8, 2021
Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update
Anti-mandate advocates were successful in federal court over the weekend. On Saturday, a Federal appeals court in Louisiana temporarily...
Oct 27, 2021
Open Meetings Law: Availability of Documents
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...
Aug 30, 2021
Maintaining a Positive Online Presence with an Effective Social Media Policy
An online presence is important in today’s market but can often be a double-edged sword. While companies can utilize social media...
Aug 23, 2021
How a Knockout Search can K.O. Potential Business Troubles
Clever and memorable branding is key for businesses looking to stand out in the marketplace. A common mistake business owners make in...
Jun 28, 2021
Navigating the Cloudy World of Cannabis Trademarks and the Lanham Act
Producers of cannabis products often find themselves facing an unexpected surprise should they decide to try and protect their brand with...
Jun 2, 2021
Back to Business with Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions
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...
May 4, 2021
Know the Difference: A Trademark is Neither a Copyright nor a Patent
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
Apr 21, 2021
U.S. House Passes the Cannabis Banking Reform, Leaving it for the Senate’s Consideration
The marijuana/cannabis industry recently saw a meaningful and positive step towards getting access to banking services. Very few banks...
Apr 8, 2021
Vaccine Passports May Not be State or Federally Mandated, but do Not Expect Them to be Non-Existent
Recently we discussed the launch of the Excelsior Pass, an application developed by the State of New York in conjunction with IBM, that will
Apr 5, 2021
New York has Legalized Cannabis, What does it Mean for Businesses & Employers?
On Wednesday March 31, 2021, after years of intense debate, New York State became the 15th state to legalize the adult use of...
Apr 1, 2021
A Way Back to Normalcy: New York’s Excelsior Pass to Grant Access to Vaccinated Individuals
Recently, in light of the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines to the public, we discussed the development and expected use of digital...
Mar 3, 2021
Will Vaccine Passports Become the Key to Allowing “Normal” Travel Again?
Within the last few months, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and the development of vaccines by others [1] has...
Feb 22, 2021
HHS Expands Categories of Providers Qualified to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
On January 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) amended the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergen
Feb 16, 2021
Quarantine Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
On February 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued interim clinical guidance relating to the use of the COV
Jan 29, 2021
The CASE Act May Have a Significant Impact on the Enforcement of Copyright Law
On December 27, 2020 Congress enacted the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (“CASE”) Act as part of the new Covid-19...
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