On August 2, 2021, the Italian fashion brand Liu Jo filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against model Kendall Jenner for $1.8 million, alleging that Jenner breached the terms of her modeling agreement by...more
According to the United Nations, 127 countries have passed regulations on single-use plastic bags in an effort to incentivize consumers to use reusable bags when shopping.
The scope of these regulations varies from country...more
10/20/2020
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Asia ,
Australia ,
Austria ,
Belgium ,
Canada ,
Chile ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Finland ,
France ,
Germany ,
Italy ,
Latin America ,
Netherlands ,
New Zealand ,
NY Supreme Court ,
Plastic Bag Bans ,
Spain ,
Sweden ,
United Nations
As online shopping picked up during the COVID-19 pandemic due to brick-and-mortar closures, so too have questions about liability for online marketplaces.
Traditionally, online marketplaces—e-commerce platforms that offer...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering prioritized examination for trademark and service mark applications covering goods and services that offer COVID-19 relief.
Historically, the USPTO examined...more
As government officials begin to discuss reopening the economy, apparel brands should think about what preventative measures need to be implemented prior to reopening their retail locations across the country. While these...more
5/4/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Customers ,
Employment Policies ,
Fashion Industry ,
Logistics ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Privacy Policy ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Social Distancing ,
Supply Chain
As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc globally, long-term business implications are imminent for US companies.
The fashion and retail industries are specifically affected due to the volume of goods produced in China,...more
3/11/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Fashion Industry ,
Goods or Services ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Internet Retailers ,
Manufacturers ,
Public Health ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain
As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc globally, long-term business implications are imminent for US companies -
The fashion and retail industries are specifically affected due to the volume of goods produced in...more
3/5/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delays ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Distributors ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Internet Retailers ,
Manufacturers ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts