What You Need To Do To Be A Dispensary In NY
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4M ago
The New York Recreational Marijuana Law Before recently, adult recreational marijuana use was illegal in the state of New York, but medical use was allowed. Unfortunately, due to the complexities of the medical use law, only a few medical marijuana dispensaries were permitted to operate in the state. In fact, only ten companies operated 38 dispensaries in New York as of fall 2020. On March 31, 2021, however, New York State legalized the recreational use and possession of marijuana throughout the state. As soon as the new regulations are drafted and implemented, you will be able to apply for a ..read more
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How to get a Green Card Through Business or Real Estate Investment
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
In the basic program, the investor is active in building renovation and operations, and the business located at the property. The requirements to qualify include an EB-5 investment amount of $1 million in an enterprise located in the United States. This investment must create at least 10 jobs in the United States. It is best that these jobs are technical or professional in nature rather than laborer type jobs. Blue collar jobs with some advance skilled workers are perfect candidates. Buy a U.S Property to start EB-5 Enterprise To get a green card through a real estate investment using the EB-5 ..read more
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Thinking about bankruptcy?
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
Bankruptcy is a legal process designed to provide debt relief to individuals in severe financial distress. Depending on the type of bankruptcy, it can help eliminate all or some debts owed to give debtors a fresh financial start. There are three common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11. Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy. Considered a liquidation, or “straight” bankruptcy proceeding, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves a trustee seizing the debtor’s nonexempt assets and liquidating them, using the proceeds to pay back the creditors. Depending on equity, those ..read more
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What These 10 Chinese Restaurant Logos Tell About Their Brand Stories
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
Photo by 五玄土 ORIENTO on Unsplash Every restaurant has a story to tell — and many of them tell their stories through the medium of their logo. This makes sense. Logos are the representation of the restaurant; they’re the most immediate way to identify a brand or company. They’re also intended to send a message to the viewer. That message encapsulates the restaurant, bundles it up in a neat little package, and tells the diner what they can expect. That makes logos the perfect way to tell a story, especially for Chinese restaurants. Chinese food is some of the most popular cuisine in the world, t ..read more
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How to Create a Restaurant Brand Identity Anyone Would Be Proud Of
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
Image: Unsplash.com  If you own a restaurant, you will undoubtedly do the best you can to make it the best in the market. You have heavily invested in modern marketing strategies, and you have started reaping the fruits of your hard work and resilience. Congratulations! But as you focus on everything that will make you build trust and credibility, you are overlooking one critical branding element – creating a logo that everyone will like. Look – a logo might be a simple image with a few symbols and several words. But it is one of the most powerful branding components that can enhance your ..read more
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Brand New Bankruptcy Options for Alcohol Producers and Restaurant and Bar Owners: You Keep Your Equity and Keep the Business Open and Operating
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
There are some newly created options for restaurant owners if they find they can’t pay their rent, vendors, or lenders during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Under a new law that went into effect in February 2020, shortly before the coronavirus pandemic began — the Small Business Reorganization Act— it’s easier and less expensive for small businesses to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the business does not need to shut down or be auctioned off.  With most landlords “we are not in this together.” Despite the government shut-down of many non-essential businesses, our experience ha ..read more
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NY Governor announced the creation of a multi-agency task force to crack down on social distancing violations at restaurants and bars
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
The Governor announced the creation of a multi-agency task force to crack down on social distancing violations at restaurants and bars across the state. New York State Police and State Liquor Authority will lead the effort, which will employ real time data to enhance enforcement efforts by rapidly deploying investigators to respond to dangerous social distancing violations as they happen. The Task Force will include investigators from the Department of Health, Department of Financial Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Taxation and Finance, the New York State Insurance Fund ..read more
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Pandemic Trends are Here to Stay
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
Industry experts predict that some of the pandemic adaptations will be permanent fixtures in the industry. While some have existed for a while, they were embraced and became the norm during the shelter at home orders. These include curbside delivery, contactless service technology for ordering and paying, cloud/ghost kitchens and family styles meals to go. Third-party delivery services also experienced a revival surge in popularity but government agencies have stepped in to regulate fees and lower the maximum allowable commissions that these third-party delivery services can charge. There has ..read more
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Owners Need to Strictly Enforce Social Distancing Orders or Face Fines or No More Indoor Dining
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
The Governor is publicly encouraging citizens who see restaurants and bars with staff or customers not wearing masks or adhering to the social distancing mandates. The state even asks people to include photos with their anonymous complaints to the State Liquor Authority. Restaurant and bar owners must strictly enforce the social distancing rules. Minimum fines are $1,500 and with photos evidence, these will be difficult to defend. Fines can exceed $12,000 if there are numerous instances of non-compliance. For egregious situations, the State Liquor Authority is ordering emergency suspensions of ..read more
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Trade Organizations Working to Clarify the Latest Executive Orders
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by Tracy Jong
4M ago
The New York Restaurant Association continues to work with the State Liquor Authority and Governor Cuomo’s staff to clarify the new state Executive Order that requires restaurants and bars statewide to only serve alcohol to people who are ordering food, especially to clarify the definition of food. They are diligently working to get the definition of food to include chips, pretzels, popcorn, and other snack foods. The post Trade Organizations Working to Clarify the Latest Executive Orders appeared first on Tracy Jong Law Blog ..read more
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