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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
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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
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Foley & Lardner
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