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Recent Federal Court Decision on Virginia Voter Rolls

October 28, 2024

A U.S. federal judge issued a ruling on October 25, 2024, blocking a recent attempt by the state of Virginia to remove individuals from its voter rolls who had not sufficiently proved their citizenship. This ruling cited a federal prohibition against purging significant numbers of voters within 90 days of an election, and its intended…

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Halloween Traditions: A Light-hearted Look

October 28, 2024

Ah, Halloween! The one night a year when it’s socially acceptable to wear a costume that might be deemed “questionable” in any other context. The spooky season is packed with traditions that can be both delightful and downright bizarre. Let’s dive into some of our favorite American Halloween traditions. Let’s kick things off with the…

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Unlocking the Secrets to U.S. Market Success: Join the USA Market Mastery Seminar in Munich

October 28, 2024

As the world’s largest economy and a land of vast opportunities, the United States continues to attract businesses from all corners of the globe. However, navigating the complexities of the U.S. market can be daunting. To provide insights, practical knowledge, and expert advice, the German American Business Association (GABA) is hosting the highly anticipated seminar “USA Market…

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Renaturalization of Victims of Nazi Persecution: A Path to Restoring German Citizenship

October 4, 2024

Have you or your family been directly impacted by the atrocities of the Nazi regime? Did your ancestors lose their German citizenship due to political, racial, or religious persecution? If so, you may be entitled to reclaim your rightful German citizenship under the German Constitution. A Right Restored by the German Constitution Between January 30,…

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Celebration of the 34th German Unity Day

October 4, 2024

The Day of German Unity is organized by the federal state that holds the Presidency of the Federal Council. This year’s 34th German Unity Day is celebrated under the motto “Set sail as one” in Schwerin, the capital of the federal state Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. According to the German Constitution, every member of the Federal Council can be…

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Unlocking the Secrets to U.S. Market Success: Join the USA Market Mastery Seminar in Munich – GABA

October 2, 2024

As the world’s largest economy and a land of vast opportunities, the United States continues to attract businesses from all corners of the globe. However, navigating the complexities of the U.S. market can be daunting. To provide insights, practical knowledge, and expert advice, the German American Business Association (GABA) is hosting the highly anticipated seminar…

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UPDATE: FTC Non-Compete Rule – BridgehouseLaw

October 1, 2024

In our previous post from July 2024, we informed our clients about the FTC’s impending ban on non-compete agreements, which was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. Since then, a significant legal development has halted the rule from going into effect. On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…

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BridgehouseLaw Introduces its German Law Desk

September 30, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our German Law Desk, led by Jana H. Collins, Rechtsassessorin, who joined our Charlotte office in August 2024. With a wealth of experience in both German and U.S. legal systems, Jana will oversee the desk, providing tailored legal services to meet the growing needs of our German…

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A Journey to Citizenship: Henriette Morton’s Story

September 30, 2024

Dulles International Airport, July 29, 1999—the heat was relentless. Henriette Morton had just touched down for what was supposed to be a one-year internship at a hotel in Raleigh, NC. Her plan was simple: complete the internship, return to Germany, and start the next chapter of her life. But as life often does, it took…

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German Naturalization by Declaration

September 10, 2024

Who can acquire German citizenship by declaration? People who were born after the effective date of the German Constitution on May 23, 1949, may be eligible to acquire German citizenship by declaration if the following applies in the following scenarios: • You lost your German citizenship due to previously applicable gender-discriminatory provisions in the law…

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