While states such as Colorado (and, perhaps shortly, California) have led the pack when it comes to AI regulation, the state of New York won’t be left behind. There are currently more than 60 bills pending in New York that...more
In an otherwise unassuming case relating to an insurance company’s obligation to cover an insured, Judge Kevin C. Newsom of the Eleventh Circuit engaged in a fascinating discussion of the merits of using of large language...more
As generative artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize business operations across industries, it has become imperative for companies to establish robust internal policies governing its use by employees. This alert...more
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, companies must carefully evaluate vendor contracts involving AI technologies...more
8/28/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Compliance ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Contract Terms ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
Transparency ,
Vendors
As Artificial Intelligence becomes more of a household name, lawmakers and regulators throughout the nation are examining ways to protect consumers. Colorado recently passed first-of-its-kind legislation, a comprehensive law...more
Despite the approval of 109 new adult-use business licenses Feb. 16, New York’s legal cannabis program continues to face criticism, including backlash that the requirement retailers be 1,000 feet apart is a barrier,...more
The Office of Cannabis Management in New York state has provided further guidance on how adult-use conditional cultivators (AUCCs) must measure and report the square footage of their flowering canopy to remain compliant with...more
New York state’s Office of Cannabis Management has released draft regulations for labeling and packaging cannabis that may appear restrictive, complex and surprising — and that will likely spark vigorous debate during the...more
On December 18, two new procedures will be available for challenging U.S. trademark registrations. On that date, new regulations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will take effect, as part of the USPTO’s...more
Why would a small cannabis dispensary choose to plaster the fictional character Borat on its billboard – without asking permission? This misjudgment resulted in a $9 million lawsuit; but it’s not an isolated incident. In...more
8/26/2021
/ Billboards ,
Brand ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Dispensaries ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marketing ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks
On April 21, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) long awaited final rules regarding the use of drones took effect and are a significant step toward their eventual use for widespread commercial deliveries. ...more
The strong pace of craft brewery acquisitions seen in recent years will likely reverse course in 2020 due to the economic challenges and uncertainty caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But despite the impact of...more
4/24/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Business Model ,
Business Operations ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Plans ,
Business Records ,
Business Valuations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Distributors ,
Due Diligence ,
E-Commerce ,
Fair Market Value ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Recipes ,
Selling a Business ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Trade Secrets ,
Transactional Attorneys
In a previous Legal Alert, we covered the removal of one impediment to federal trademark registration for hemp/CBD products: namely, that hemp/CBD products will no longer be outlawed by the Controlled Substances Act and will...more
2/19/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dietary Supplements ,
FDA Approval ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Use in Commerce ,
USPTO
The proposed amendment to remove hemp from the federal government's list of Schedule 1 drugs is likely to trigger a wave of federal trademark registrations. ...more
12/18/2018
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Controlled Substances ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Farm Bill ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Popular ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO