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Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee Complaint Against UNITS Franchising Group Based On Preemption And Inadequate Pleading
On July 9, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued its decision in So Cal Storage, LLC et al. v. UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., 2026 WL 2045621 (C.D. Cal. July 9, 2026), granting a franchisor's motion to dismiss the franchisees’ claims arising from alleged misrepresentations, software failures, vendor restrictions, and misuse of advertising fund contributions.
United States Commercial
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.
United States Media & IT
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K&L Gates LLP
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Franchise IP’s New Frontier: Legal Issues In The Rise Of Immersive Entertainment
Immersive, venue-based adaptations of film and TV franchises are creating unsettled legal questions about copyright classification, rights grants, and compensation structures. Using The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere as an example, this analysis explores whether these spatial experiences constitute mere exhibition or transformative derivative works, and examines the implications for legacy IP, talent rights, guild obligations, and the emergence of immersive entertainment as a distinct distribution window.
United States IP
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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The L-1 New Office Route – Navigating Common Pitfalls
The L-1 visa remains a widely used pathway for multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, and specialized employees to the United States. Within this category, the “new office” option allows companies without an existing U.S. presence to establish operations by transferring key personnel. A new office is defined as a U.S. branch, subsidiary, or affiliate that has been doing business for less than one year.
United States Immigration
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Fakhoury Global Immigration
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Virginia Amends Franchise Law to Bar Governing Law Provisions, Post-Termination Noncompete Restrictions
Virginia's amended Retail Franchising Act introduces mandatory Virginia law governance for all franchise agreements and prohibits post-termination noncompete restrictions, fundamentally altering how franchisors structure their agreements with Virginia franchisees. The legislation raises critical questions about franchise system consistency and franchisee mobility after contract expiration.
United States Commercial
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Virginia Bans Post-Term Non-Compete Provisions In Franchise Agreements
Virginia has enacted legislation banning post-term non-compete provisions in franchise agreements offered or sold in the state starting July 1, 2026. The new law requires franchisors to update their disclosure documents and franchise agreements, though existing agreements remain unaffected. What steps must franchisors take to ensure compliance with these new restrictions while navigating the transition period?
United States Commercial
FL
Foley & Lardner
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