Lawsuits
Why Nike’s Working Double Time to Keep This ‘Embarrassing’ Data Under Wraps
Nike's long-running gender-discrimination lawsuit pits four former female workers against the Oregon footwear…
‘This Is Not a Skate Shoe’: Why Vans Is Suing Over ‘Transformational’ Sneaker
"Wavy Baby is a complete distortion of an entire object that is itself a symbol," MSCHF wrote in its public…
Did Valentino Steal Trade Secrets?
A New York City textile manufacturer sued the Italian luxury brand for a litany of offenses.
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After sparring over trademark rights, a Denver athleisure startup now has a new identity.
‘Novel’ Way Paul Marciano’s Latest Sexual Misconduct Accusers Are Targeting Guess’ Board
Two models sued eight current and former members of Guess' board of directors for aiding and abetting…
Shein Sued by Stussy Over Counterfeit Streetwear
"The shirt looks like a real one," one Shein reviewer wrote on a page for a product mimicking a protected…
When Will Sexual Harassment Go Out of Fashion?
Sexual misconduct allegations throughout the fashion industry have led to stricter programs that help report…
Furniture Giant Forks Over $5 Million Settling Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit
The suit alleged that American Freight would deny women jobs based on stereotypes that they "can't lift," and…
Sears’ Parent Embroiled in Another Million-Dollar Supplier Lawsuit
Transformco is battling another supplier lawsuit over unpaid orders, this time from a former California…
Guess Investor Calls for Marcianos’ Removal
Guess investor Legion Partners is calling for the removal of Paul and Maurice Marciano following new sexual…
High-End Activewear Brand Sues E-Tailer for ‘Misleading’ Adverts
Alo claims that Italic's false and misleading" comparative advertisements devalue its products.
LA Fashion Week Gets New Owner Amid Trademark Brouhaha
A new venture buys LA Fashion Week amid ongoing controversy over who owns the trademark for the LA Fashion…
‘Queer Eye’ Lego Set Sparks Fashion Designer’s Lawsuit
James Concannon claims that he never signed a release for a jacket Antoni Porowski wore on the show and which…
Judge Steps Aside from Amazon Case, Citing Financial Conflict of Interest
Judge Liam O'Grady disclosed in December that his wife held roughly $22,000 of stock in Amazon, leading some…
Amazon Appeals Indian Watchdog’s Suspension of Future Deal
Amazon's tussle with Reliance Industries over the fate of Indian retail conglomerate Future Group has taken…