Peter Loh

On May 5, 2026, in L.E.A.D., Inc. v. C.E. Mendez Foundation, Inc., Civil Action No. 25-14237 (D.N.J. 2026), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey held that a “Preferred Seller Agreement” between a...more The ABC Test New Jersey has given businesses like franchisors relying on independent contractor relationships a reason to take a closer look at those relationships. On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)...more On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a proposed rule to establish a single, nationwide standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”),...more On April 13, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation amending the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. House Bill 69 and its companion, Senate Bill 240, prohibit the offer or sale of any franchise in Virginia...more