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Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges
The indictment outlines a litany of claims, including that Nygard used his fashion company to recruit…
Amazon Files Fifth Counterfeiting Lawsuit in Six Months
Amazon filed its fifth anti-counterfeiting lawsuit in six months, signaling its seriousness in stemming the…
Amazon Touts Early Start to Black Friday Amid Legal Woes
Amazon plans to capture retail market share with enticing promotions that begin a week ahead of the usual…
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Amazon Levels Lawsuit at Influencers in Counterfeiting Conspiracy
Amazon is making moves to hit back at crafty counterfeiters on its massive global marketplace.
Target, Ralph Lauren Among 3,500 Firms Suing for Trump Tariff Refunds
Trade expert Nicole Bivens Collinson said the legal action charges that USTR "failed to meet a timelines of…
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s China Tariffs
Attorney Peter Klestadt said a successful case could result in plaintiffs recouping all of the tariffs they…
Saks Fights Back in Bal Harbour Lease Dispute
Saks Fifth Avenue files a retort against Bal Harbour in a battle over unpaid rent and the landlord's move to…
Amazon Now Faces Culpability for Products Sold by Third Parties on Its Marketplace
A California Court of Appeals ruled that the company can be held legally liable for damages caused by…
Why Hanes Sued Keds Over ‘Champion’ Trademark
Hanesbrands, owner of the Champion brand since 2006, has shared its trademark with Keds in the U.S., Puerto…
Sears Owner Faces $40 Million Lawsuit from Bangladeshi Suppliers: Report
If Sears owner Transformco fails to pay up, suppliers could force it into involuntary bankruptcy.
Scandal-Ridden Brands Owned by Peter Nygard Are Up for Sale
Women's apparel and denim brands owned by embattled fashion mogul Peter Nygard are up for sale.
Zara Calls Amiri Jeans ‘Generic’ in $3 Million Lawsuit
Zara refutes claims that it illegally copied Amiri's MX2 jeans, stating that the luxury label lacks…
American Eagle Alleges Walmart Copied Back Pocket Jeans Design
In a new lawsuit, American Eagle claims Walmart is selling women's jeans with the brand's distinct back…
$3 Million Lawsuit Alleges Zara Copied Amiri’s Men’s Biker Jeans
Atelier Luxury Group, owner of Amiri, sued Zara over similarities between Amiri's MX2 jeans and Zara's…
Trademark Infringement Is on the Rise—and Brands Are Spending Furiously to Fight It
A crowded trademark environment has led to growing levels of infringement and litigation.