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True Religion’s Bankruptcy Filings Reflect New COVID-19 Realities
The apparel brand made an unusual request to delay rent payments, showing how retailers may navigate Chapter…
COVID-19: What Should Employers Know About Legal Protections for Workers?
The interplay between federal and state laws, and between the President and state governors, is confusing to…
Walmart Sued Over Coronavirus Death of Longtime Worker
An Illinois Walmart has seen two employees die from the coronavirus. The lawsuit appears the first to try and…
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L’Oréal Tops Trademark Applications
Shiseido, Abercrombie & Fitch Europe and Louis Vuitton were second, third and fourth, respectively, in the…
Bankruptcy? Not So Fast
For retailers in financial trouble, skittish lenders and the indeterminate timing of store closures can vex…
New York AG Wants Labor Probe Over Amazon Firing Corona Protestor
Attorney general Letitia James called Amazon's firing of a worker who organized a walkout over coronavirus…
As Trump Signals Return to Work, Retailers Face Uncertain Choices
Retailers navigating new state and local rules during the coronavirus pandemic face uncertainty amid the…
Service Providers: Fashion and Retail’s Lawyers
The industry's attorneys say clients are most worried about finances, rent due on store leases and handling…
Coronavirus-related Shutdowns Spark More Questions on Pay
As states around the U.S. scramble to restrict public places in order to slow the pandemic, many workers face…
Barneys Vendors Dodge Specter of Clawback Suits
A bankruptcy court blocked potential payment recovery suits against creditors who got paid soon before the…
Coronavirus, Cancellations and Contracts
Companies putting off shows and retail conferences amid the outbreak could test the power of a little-used…
Hugo Boss, the Brand, Can Take a Joke by Hugo Boss, the Comedian
A British TV host changed his name to Hugo Boss to highlight trademark disputes. He made headlines worldwide…
Alleged ‘No-Hire’ Pact at Saks, Luxury Brands Raises Complex Antitrust Issues
The lawsuit also names Gucci Americas Brunello Cucinelli USA, Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands and…
Peter Nygård Facing More Allegations of Rape and Sexual Abuse by ‘Dozens,’ Attorneys Claim
A spokesman for Peter Nygård described the allegations as "completely false, without foundation and are…
The Retailer You’re Shipping to Is in Bankruptcy. Will You Get Paid?
A theme with troubled retailers including Forever 21 is vendors are asked for support during a bankruptcy…