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EEOC Files Charge Against A&F Over Hijab
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Muslim job applicant wearing a religious head scarf was a…
Wal-Mart Appeals to Supreme Court Over Class-Action Ruling
Retailer Wal-Mart disputes class-action certification of what could be the largest gender-discrimination suit…
Wal-Mart Expected to File Appeal
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expected to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on gender-discrimination…
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Upscale watchmaker Cartier alleges the web site sold damaged and used watches without authorization.
Columbia, Crocs Settle Trade Secret Case
Columbia's suit against former employee continues.
Gucci Sues a Gucci
Gucci has filed a lawsuit in Florence against Elisabetta Gucci, a descendant of the storied Florentine…
Belgian Designer Bikkembergs Accused of Tax Evasion
Italy's tax authorities claim Dirk Bikkembergs owes 111 million euros.
Trial Date Pending in Banier Case
The criminal court ordered supplementary information for the case pitting Françoise Bettencourt Meyers…
Chico’s Sues Caché
Chico's has accused two former employees, Rabia Farhang and Christine Board, of supplying Caché with…
M&A Forges Ahead Despite Uncertainty
Global retail mergers and acquisitions are on the rebound, and Europe is the center of attention.
Retailers Settle Calif. Lead Case
Macy's, Saks, Penney's among stores reaching accords.
Liz, Lucky Ordered to Pay $300,000 in Damages
Jurors found that Lucky Brand infringed on Marcel Fashion Group’s Get Lucky trademark.
Coach, Target Settle Case
Coach Inc., Target Corp. dismiss action alleging infringement of handbag designs.
Wholesaler Arrested for Defrauding Bank
Long Island operator allegedly misrepresented the worth of his business to secure a credit line.
Wal-Mart Gender Lawsuit Advances
Federal appeals court allows a potentially landmark gender-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart to to move…