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Guilty Pleas in N.J. Counterfeit Bust
Charges stemmed from a $325 million smuggling and conspiracy case, one of the largest counterfeit goods…
Naeem Khan, Lionel Geneste Reach Settlement
The designer's former creative director will be paid $125,000 —?75 percent of which will be paid Aug…
Testimony Begins in Naeem Khan Case
Friday's showdown between Khan and his disgruntled former creative director Lionel Geneste stemmed from a…
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Two armed robbers made off with a stash of luxury watches from the Kronometry store in broad daylight on…
Five Indicted for Largest Known Data Breach Conspiracy
The federal indictment was made public today in New Jersey; major retailers among those targeted.
DOL Gets Consent Order Against Pension Trustee
Admits to $4.2 million in illegal transactions for two now-defunct apparel manufacturers, Sadimara Knitwear…
Matteo Marzotto Indicted for Tax Evasion
The former Valentino chairman, his sister Diamante and three others have been indicted for alleged omission…
Colombian Textile Firms Ensnared in Alleged Money-Laundering Case
Thirty one individuals and entities were charged with funneling hundreds of millions of dollars of alleged…
Cambodian Court Convicts Factory Shooter
The former town governor was charged with shooting three female employees at a factory that produces for Puma.
French Luxury Brands Head to Court
On Wednesday, Hermès International confirmed it has filed another lawsuit against LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis…
Kate Spade Saturday Wins Trademark Dispute
The United States District Court in the Southern District of New York ruled Monday in Kate Spade's favor…
Gucci Appeals Guess Ruling in Milan
The Italian court previously rejected Gucci's claim that Guess Inc. violated several of its “iconic”…
Dolce, Gabbana Ruling Expected Wednesday
On Friday, the designers’ accountant, Luciano Patelli, exercised his right to offer a statement as his…
Grand Jury Convicts L.A. Businessman Over Customs Fraud
Executive and his corporation M Trade Inc. were found guilty of conspiring to evade duties on more than $30…