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Greener Pastures Ahead? California’s Fashion Environmental Accountability Act of 2025

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Fashion-related environmental legislation is, well, in fashion. And, as with many consumer-related issues, California continues to be a trendsetter....more

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Legal Considerations for GCs and CFOs in the Fashion and Retail Industry in 2024

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The fashion and retail industry experienced another year of considerable change in 2023. As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) spurred innovation within the industry, consumers and regulators worldwide called for...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Spring-Time Brand Preparations

As Spring comes into bloom, brands should begin planning and preparing for the not-so-far-off holiday season. Right now, a brand has approximately six months to strengthen its presence in ecommerce marketplaces until the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Acquiring a Distressed Business in the United States: Key Issues for Prospective Buyers

Prospective buyers should prepare to take advantage of opportunities to acquire distressed businesses, as we are likely to see an uptick in distressed M&A soon. Prospective buyers seeking first-mover advantages should act...more

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Proposed New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act would require sustainable fashion

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Multinational fashion companies doing business in New York may soon face new regulations. The New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (“Fashion Act”), currently under consideration in the New York State...more

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New York Fashion Sustainability Act Would Affect Most Major Brands

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Dear Retail Clients and Friends, This edition of Morgan Lewis Retail Did You Know? examines the pending New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/A8352), which, if passed by the state legislature,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York State Fashion Act Proves That ESG Is Haute Couture

Continuing the recent trend of promoting sustainability and accountability among businesses, the proposed legislation would change the way in which major players in the fashion industry approach their operations....more

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New York State Fashion Act Would Put Fashion Industry Under the Spotlight

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The New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/ A8352) (Fashion Act) would require fashion retailers and manufacturers doing business in New York State to comply with stringent supply chain...more

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Leasing Due Diligence Checklist for California Cannabis Businesses

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For any new commercial business, the decision to purchase or lease a building is an important one—even more so for the cannabis industry. While buying a building may be appropriate for a well-capitalized cannabis business...more

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Vitamin D and Retail: But Not Without Due Diligence First

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We’ve all read about the question marks floating around the fate of brick and mortar retail in America. Factors like the strength of e-commerce and shifting consumer preferences (such as the popularity of urban centers over...more

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Palm Oil Supply Chain Abuses Reported by Amnesty International: Steps to Mitigate Legal Risk

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Amnesty International recently released a report alleging that supply chains for production of palm oil—a common ingredient in many consumer products—are tainted by forced and child labor. In the nearly 150-page report titled...more

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Could a Vendor’s Lax Info Security Ruin Your Holiday Sales? Seven Preventative Steps for Retailers

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Many of the largest retailer data security breaches have been caused or enabled by the acts or omissions of retailers’ vendors, such as the widely publicized incident at Target Corporation. Several such breaches occurred...more

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Landmarks - Summer 2015

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Technologically savvy shoppers visiting brick-and-mortar retail locations are increasingly engaging in “showrooming,” a practice where consumers use the brick-and-mortar retail location to evaluate a product in person, yet...more

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Privacy Tuesday - November 2014 #2

Here are three privacy stories to start your week - 1. Dear “financial institution” : how is your data security?! Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) announced (press release) that on November 18 the Senator...more

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