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13 Lawsuits That Had the Industry Talking in 2017
From Gucci to L'Oréal, 2017 was full of legal issues reaching across the fashion industry.
Moncler Settles Tax Position
This year, the fashion company will pay a net sum of 14.5 million euros to the Italian Tax Authorities, which…
Gucci Denies Ex-Employee’s Allegations of Manager Sexual Harassment
The luxury brand said the former salesperson did not "avail herself" of its policies and procedures around…
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The outdoor apparel company has joined a coalition seeking to stop the President's decision to shrink the…
Kering Puts an End to Lawsuit Over Eyewear Origin
Retailer Selima Optique had accused the luxury conglomerate of labeling eyewear from China as Made in Italy.
More Details Emerging on the Gucci Tax Case
According to Italian newspaper La Stampa, Gucci would have been accused of defrauding the country's tax…
Gucci Investigated for Alleged Tax Evasion
This week, the Italian tax police visited the company's offices in Milan and Florence for fiscal checks.
Forever 21 Accused of Negligence in $2 Million Bathroom Video Suit
A former employee is suing for millions after finding a very private video has made its way online. Forever…
Adidas Reignites Legal Fight With Nike Over ‘Flyknit’ Technology
The athletic wear giants' fight over the popular knitted shoe style is heading into a final phase.
Forever 21 Cites Dozens of Brands in Fight Over Gucci Stripes
The chain is relying on the sale of striped items by everyone from Balenciaga to J. Crew to undermine Gucci's…
WWD Law Review: The Red Sole Battle Walks On, Hacking Woes and Italian Taxes
Christian Louboutin continues its battle to protect its red-sole trademark, Forever 21 suffers a hack attack…
Aquazzura Ends Trademark Suit Against Ivanka Trump
The case was headed to trial.
Hot Topic Creditors Fuming Over Sycamore’s Torrid ‘Scheme’
A group of investors are accusing the private equity firm of splitting plus-size retailer Torrid in order to…
Google Facing Antitrust Inquiry From Missouri Attorney General
Attorney General Josh Hawley, who recently launched a run for Senate next year, is making a target out of the…
WWD Law Review: Paradise Papers, Taylor Swift Strikes Back and China and IP
Nike was among the companies caught up in the Paradise Papers release, while Taylor Swift is striking back…