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Nike Gender Lawsuit: What No One’s Really Talking About
A recent ruling by an Oregon judge was hailed as a victory for Nike, but perhaps the sneaker giant should…
What FTC’s Green Guides Review Means for Fashion
With "greenwashing" among the newest Webster's dictionary entrants, legal experts suggest lawsuits over murky…
Crocs, Adidas Named in ‘Illegal’ Spy-Game Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits argue that data gathered in typed chats with service reps are used for marketing and…
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United Furniture Facing Lawsuits Over Abrupt Shutdown
Former employees say the company violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by not…
Burlington Settles Overtime Lawsuit for $11 Million
A former employee sued the off-price retailer for misclassifying assistant store managers as exempt from the…
Urban Outfitters Lawsuit Puts Retail Tech Platform in the Hot Seat
The class-action suit alleges that the specialty retailer sends promotional messages without consumers'…
Bob’s Discount Furniture Dodges Warranty Breach Lawsuit…For Now
A Manhattan judge ruled that plaintiffs suing the retailer over a "misleading" warranty must submit the…
Walmart Sued Over Scheduling After Patagonia Pays $55,000
As Walmart remains entangled in its latest labor case, Patagonia will pay $55,000 in settlements after…
Bass Pro Shops Fishing for Trouble After ‘Lifetime Guarantee’ Goes Sideways
A new lawsuit alleges the retailer fraudulently advertises a warranty saying sock buyers get a "lifetime…
Here’s What Corporate Lawyers Are Worried About Right Now
While corporate lawyers are increasingly worried about regulatory investigations, those in "consumer markets"…
Fashion Nova Banished Bad Reviews, Class-Action Lawsuit Claims
The suit said Fashion Nova was "knowingly engaging in misleading, deceptive and false statements" by…
The RealReal to Pay $11.5 Million in Lawsuit Settlement
Plus, CEO Julie Wainwright said The RealReal's model is "largely insulated from the supply chain shortages"…
Overstock Securities Lawsuit: Utah Court Tosses Class-Action Claims
The home goods etailer's curious case had it all: blockchain, alleged securities violations and links to…
(Mostly) Made in the USA: New Balance Forced to Pay $750,000 in Class Action Suit
New Balance has reached a settlement in a class-action suit alleging the company made misleading claims about…
Walmart Sued for Denying Employee Benefits to Same-Sex Couple
A Walmart employee has sued the retail titan for denying medical insurance for her wife.