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The Name Game: Keeping Pirates at Bay
Trademark infringers are a growing problem in China for American fashion brands.
Nike Hit With Equal Pay Lawsuit
Two women who used to work at Nike claim they were paid less than their male counterparts and subjected to…
London Activewear Brand Wins Trademark Battle Against Nike
LNDR took issue over the global giant's use of "LDNR" in a recent advertising campaign.
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National Retail Federation bemoans "missed opportunity" to lower credit-card fees in high-court ruling.
Supreme Court Opens Door to E-commerce Sales Tax
The court overturned its 1992 ruling that forced e-commerce firms to collect sales tax only in states where…
Supreme Court Kills ‘Quill,’ Opens State Tax Floodgate on E-commerce
The high court overturned a 1992 ruling that forced e-commerce companies to collect sales tax only in states…
Tapestry Sues Exec Who Claimed Sexual Harassment, Citing Contract Breach
Thomas Gibb filed a lawsuit against Tapestry late last month. On Monday, the company terminated him and filed…
L’Oréal Plans to Appeal High Court Ruling in Olaplex Case
A British court has ruled in favor of Olaplex in an ongoing dispute over hair protectant.
Haeres Equita Continues to Manage Borsalino
An agreement between the private equity and the administrators named by Alessandria's court will guarantee…
Stuart Weitzman Exec Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Tapestry, Giovanni Morelli
The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by Stuart Weitzman's former creative director.
Cult Gaia Seeks $15 Million for Steve Madden’s ‘Blatant’ Copying
The trendy brand isn't backing down from a fight over its popular bamboo bag.
Meredith, Daily Mail, ABC Sued Over Meghan Markle High School Photos
The photographer behind the shots claims his copyright has been usurped.
Jay Z’s Lawyers: SEC Request Without Limit Is ‘Overreaching’
Nine subpoenas resulted in nearly 11,000 pages of documentation connected to the Iconix-Rocawear deal.
Walmart Avoids $32 Million Trademark Ruling, for Now
An appeals court isn't convinced that the retail giant used a smaller retailer's trademark to confuse…
Major Retailers Refute ‘Extortion Scheme’ Lawsuit by Accused Shoplifters
Accused shoplifters are allegedly being threatened with criminal action if they don't submit to a costly…