Lawsuits
Adidas and Nike Lock Horns Over Tech
Adidas claims Nike's Adapt footwear and training and SNKRS apps infringe together infringe on nine of its…
Athleta Sues Similarly Named European Athleisure Brand
Athleta argued that their similar spelling and styling is likely to lead consumers to believe they are…
Vans Lawsuit Details MSCHF’s Messy Shipping Saga
MSCHF, currently fighting a lawsuit from Vans, could be held in contempt for not blocking shipments delayed…
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StockX categorized Nike's allegation as "nothing more than a panicked and desperate attempt to resuscitate…
Coldwater Creek’s New Owner Disputes Supplier Accusations
Newtimes Group has taken aim at allegations that it owes a Bangladeshi supplier hundreds of thousands of…
Bangladeshi Suppliers Strike Back As Bills Pile Up
"Bangladeshi factories will not be cheated," a Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association…
Did This Podcast Interview Kill MSCHF’s Chances in Vans Lawsuit?
No stranger to causing a stir, the art collective is accused of infringing on Vans' trademark by copycatting…
Paul Marciano Sues Attorney Lisa Bloom for ‘Shakedown Scheme’
Guess founder Paul Marciano sued attorney Lisa Bloom for alleged extortion after Bloom's former client denied…
Former Amazon Fashion Employee Cites ‘Draconian’ Policies in Covid Lawsuit
A former manager at Amazon's The Drop claims the company discriminated and retaliated against her as she…
Canada Goose and Allbirds’ Animal-Welfare Lawsuits Are Over
A pair of greenwashing lawsuits that could have punished brands for touting sustainability certifications…
Here’s What Corporate Lawyers Are Worried About Right Now
While corporate lawyers are increasingly worried about regulatory investigations, those in "consumer markets"…
ABG Lawsuit: Tech ‘Failure’ Cost Forever 21 $150 Million
The owner of Reebok and Brooks Brothers is suing a tech innovator for allegedly costing Forever 21 as much as…
Dressbarn’s Pricing Scheme ‘False and Misleading,’ Lawsuit Claims
The plaintiff's counsel, which has tracked the pricing of the retailer's merchandise since 2020, argue…