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A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down...more
In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more
In this edition of Fashion Law, we have compiled thought leadership published on our blogs and website throughout 2024—providing an overview of significant legal and regulatory updates in the fashion industry over the past...more
On October 24, 2024, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) motion for a preliminary injunction, thereby preliminarily...more
On October 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) succeeded in blocking the proposed merger of Tapestry and Capri Holdings, which would combine popular fashion brands such as Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. ...more
On October 24, 2024, to the surprise of many legal observers and fashion industry executives, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a preliminary injunction blocking a proposed $8.5 billion deal between Tapestry and...more
A New York federal court’s recent decision to enjoin the merger of two fashion companies gave the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the 2023 Merger Guidelines a boost. Since the issuance of the draft merger guidelines in...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top The New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) fined fast-fashion company, Shein Distribution Corporation (“SHEIN”), $1.9 million for failing to properly handle a data breach in...more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) is an independent federal agency that regulates consumer products, including a variety of products made and sold by stakeholders in the Apparel industry, by providing...more
The Federal Trade Commission may point to economic harm to an identifiable cohort of consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on April 22, 2024, filed an administrative complaint to block Tapestry, Inc.'s acquisition of...more
The fashion industry continues to be a target of activist plaintiffs who allege greenwashing, or in other words, false advertising regarding environmental and/or social aspects of clothing manufacturing and sales. While...more
The latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Made in the USA (MUSA) case may be a bit of a head-scratcher that requires us to delve more deeply into FTC authorities and monetary recovery theories....more
In recent years, the apparel, fashion, and luxury goods industries have seen an increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. As industry leaders continue to make ESG commitments, regulators,...more
Whether it is the FTC or the National Advertising Division, reviews are a hot topic and content posted by third-party review sites an even hotter one. The line between unbiased reviews and affiliate advertising and by...more
With the advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Google’s Bard, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage from students looking for an easy answer to c-suite executives hoping to stay ahead of the game....more
What’s Trending? (Privacy a la Mode) - Notable fashion brands have been engaging in a “trial period” of new technologies as privacy laws and privacy enforcement are trending – for example, exploring integrating branding...more
Court applies Polaroid factors to determine likelihood of confusion - In our Fall 2021 issue, we reported on the Second Circuit's decision in 1-800-Contacts, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission, 1 F.4th 102 (2d Cir. 2021). In...more
Brands recognize that consumers value sustainability and continue to promote the green and eco-friendly qualities of their products and services. In fact, a recent study found that, on average, three out of five (64%)...more
FCC Slams American Scammers for 8 Billion Robocalls - With too many calls to document, carriers are ordered to pull the switch on traffic - One Robo to Call Them All - What sort of activity earns a court order, a public...more
TINA Investigation Sours on HelloFresh - America’s #1 food-box provider is deploying dark patterns, says watchdog - See-Through? When it comes to ingredients and suppliers, HelloFresh is all about disclosure....more
Trade Secret Case Unravels Unequal Fashion Partnership - Small designer Mrinalini accuses fashion giant Valentino of spying, stealing and worse. The Royal She - In high fashion, creative output is the whole game -...more
The fashion industry has certainly seen its fair share of change over the last year given consumer trends, geopolitical & public health issues, innovation in technology and legal developments and we don’t anticipate that...more
In a first-of-its-kind case, the Federal Trade Commission required Fashion Nova to pay $4.2 Million for blocking negative customer reviews in violation of the FTC Act. Shortly after, the agency released new guidance for...more
Brands Must Ensure Forced Labor is Not Used and Environmental Claims are Accurate - In response to consumer demand, the fashion industry has embraced Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) sourcing, including...more
The fashion industry is known for taking creative risks, so it is understandable that the industry is taking its next steps—literally—out of this world. Big name labels and innovative fashion start-ups are setting their...more