Author name: Fisher Stone, P.C

Hemp and CBD goods and services may qualify for federal trademark protection. However, marijuana continues to be a schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) 21 U.S.C. §812 (b)(1). The 2018 Farm Bill (The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) stated the term “marijuana” did not include hemp or CBD.  There has been a […]

Real estate attorneys play an important role in helping you get the best deal in buying or selling New York real estate. Learn about what they do, why you need them, and how to find one. Most first time buyers don’t realize that buying property in NYC not only involves a hefty sum, but a dive into

New York is considered one of the most expensive cities to own a home in. New York’s high-priced housing, taxes and central location make for a competitive seller’s market. Of all the Boroughs in New York, Brooklyn is currently dominating the real estate market, and for good reason. Brooklyn is much safer than it used to be,

When starting a business, you often run into the dilemma of choosing the correct business structure that benefits you and keeps you legally compliant. And you probably landed on starting an LLC. What if we told you there was a whole other layer to consider when determining your company’s structure: professional entities. A professional entity,

Did you know that in certain states like New York, you need a residential attorney on top of your real estate agent? Most property transactions in NYC involve legal representation on both the buyer and seller. All real estate contracts are required by law to be drawn up by the principal or their attorney. Unfortunately, your agent and

So if you’re looking to Trademark a name or design (such as a logo or business asset), it is important to know that the process isn’t easy. You’ll be up against decades of registered Trademarks and a USPTO assigned directly to your application to ensure the Trademark is unique in name, design, and use to

Those who are starting a business or are interested in starting a new business should know the most popular entity types: corporations and LLCs. Here we will break down LLCs in terms of what an LLC is, how an LLC is formed, the benefits of an LLC, the negatives of an LLC, how an LLC

Many budding entrepreneurs and prospective small business owners have done their research and are wondering, is LegalZoom good? They may even ask, what is LegalZoom? They check LegalZoom reviews, only to find horror stories as well as glowing endorsements. This question can also extend to other online sites like RocketLawyer, Clerky, or ZenBusiness. They are

If you’re a professional starting your own business, you’ve likely seen mention of a Professional Company without much explanation or detail. So, What Is A Professional Company? A Professional Company is a business entity, like an LLC or corporation, but for licensed professionals. Professional Companies can be one of two types: a P.C., professional corporation, or a