Business Law and Corporate Law

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.

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.

In this episode of The Upper Brand, hosts Rich Assmus and Kristine Young are joined by James Ferguson and Ana Leticia Allevato to discuss how IP licenses, distribution deals, and collaboration agreements can be recharacterized as franchise relationships under U.S. and Brazilian law.

Wiley's Environmental and FDA Regulatory practices launch a new joint podcast examining the intersection of environmental policy, scientific innovation, and FDA-regulated industries.

The Sixth Circuit issued two significant decisions in the long-running labor dispute between Rieth-Riley Construction and Local 324, affirming NLRB findings that the employer violated the NLRA through unilateral wage changes, unlawful lockouts, and refusal to bargain.

President Trump's April 2026 proclamation imposes tariffs up to 100% on patented pharmaceutical products under Section 232, citing national security concerns over US reliance on foreign drug sources.

Employer-sponsored networking events and leadership programs are often created to support professional development and employee engagement...

n April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a first-of-its kind resolution of False Claim Act allegations against International Business Machines Corporation relating to that company’s diversity...

Dee Martin and Caitlin Sickles speak with Kris Thompson, CEO of Calvary Women's Services, about the comprehensive approach to helping women transition from homelessness to independence ...

The AI Act and GDPR share fundamental regulatory philosophies—risk-based frameworks, accountability principles, and transparency requirements—yet they diverge in critical ways that demand careful navigation.

The SEC Staff has extended temporary relief for foreign private issuer directors and officers struggling to meet Section 16 beneficial ownership reporting deadlines due to war-related disruptions in the Middle East.

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has extended no-action relief for Israeli foreign private issuers and their directors and officers struggling to meet Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting requirements amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. This extension, now running until May 29, 2026, addresses the practical challenges of compliance in a volatile military environment where access to essential services and infrastructure remains disrupted.