Lawsuits
Adidas Accused of ‘Ripping Off’ Jay-Z Collaborator
Two years after settling with the footwear giant, an NYC streetwear brand is taking Adidas back to court…
Customs Fraud Lawsuit: $6M Settlement in Whistleblower Case
The settlement resolves a False Claims Act lawsuit against CEO Joseph Bailey and his two New York City…
Boohoo’s Co-Founder to Be Deposed in $100M ‘Deception’ Lawsuit
The plaintiffs effectively "presented evidence that Mr. Kamani has unique personal non-repetitive knowledge…
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The Australian brand acknowledged it misled customers with antiviral claims for LJ Shield Activewear, but…
Puma Settles 4-Month-Old Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
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Amiri Sues Internet Provider for Hosting ‘Blatant Criminal Enterprise’
The luxury denim brand is suing the provider, PEG Tech Inc., on five counts, including contributory trademark…
Ralph & Russo Cofounder: ‘I Have Done Nothing Wrong’
"These ill-founded claims" are the latest part of a "campaign to bully, silence and coerce me," the designer…
Crocs Takes Legal Action to Knock Out Knockoffs
The king of the foam clog is biting back at companies it claims are taking liberties with its intellectual…
Boohoo Is Fighting to Keep Co-Founder From Getting Deposed in $100M Lawsuit
The plaintiffs' lawyers have defended the deposition, pointing to emails in which Mahmud Kamani is seen…
Esquel Sues US Over Trump-Era Forced-Labor Blacklist
Government officials and agencies "acted beyond their authority" when subjecting the Hong Kong producer to…
Adidas and Thom Browne Spar Over Stripes
The high-end brand is also engaged in a trademark battle with Tommy Hilfiger as the two both attempt to block…
Why Rihanna’s Savage X Has This Brand’s Knickers in a Bunch
Two undergarments upstarts are butting heads in a lawsuit over what Adore Me claims are its "longstanding…
Kanye and Yeezy in New Legal Tussle With Walmart
Kanye West's legal wrangling with Walmart just took an interesting new turn.
Khloe Kardashian Settles Good American Lawsuit
The settlement ends what has been a messy chapter in the "100% inclusive" startup's brief history.
Dr. Martens Goes to War With Shein Over ‘Blatant’ Counterfeit Boots
A lawsuit claims Shein is not just directly copying Dr. Martens footwear but also using the "iconic" brand's…