One of the most popular questions that we get as immigration attorneys is: “How do I become a citizen?” Many …
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What a Craft Brewery Needs to Know about Sponsoring Photo and Video Contests
Photo and video contests usually center on consumers using the sponsor’s product or service. The use of smart phone cameras …
Sample Catering Agreement
A licensed Catering Establishment (having a New York on-premises retail license to serve alcoholic beverages) that wishes to have another …
“Cheers”- an alcohol intake monitoring ice cube
There is a new way to way to monitor intoxication: an ice cube called “Cheers.” The ice cube changes color …
Luck of the draw: patent examiner assignment
Luck really does play a role in the patent process. Although most inventors and patent practitioners will not be surprised …
High Rate of Abandonment of Provisional Patent Applications
More than half of provisional patent applications are abandoned without ever reaching the non-provisional application stage. Thus, the protection lasts …
Permit for homemade wine tasting events
The SLA may issue a “miscellaneous” permit to a not-for-profit organization to conduct a tasting and/or competition for wines made …
“Cheers!”- Ice cubes that monitor alcohol intake
Almost everyone has their version of a how-much-did-I-drink-last-night story. You get caught up celebrating with friends or talking for hours …
Path to Citizenship: Can I adjust my non-immigrant status?
A non-immigrant visa is issued to an applicant when he or she has demonstrated that he/she qualifies for the visa. …
Tips for start-ups: due diligence with investors or lendors
Start-ups seeking debt or equity financing will endure a due diligence process conducted by lenders and investors. Failure of the …