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How Buying a Pair of ‘Squeaky’ On Cloudmonster Sneakers at Dick’s Led a Customer to Launch a New Class Action Lawsuit
The complaint claims that the brand's shoes with CloudTec outsoles emit "a loud, embarrassing, and difficult…
Tod’s Faces Labor Abuse Allegations in Its Supply Chain
The group is not facing criminal charges but it could potentially be put into judicial administration as a…
After Supreme Court Denies Crocs’ Appeals Request, ‘Patent’ Claim Resurfaces Once Again
Allegations over false advertising will be before a federal district court again following the U.S. Supreme…
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Skechers and 3G Get Green Light: Here’s When The Biggest Shoe Buyout Deal at $9 Billion Will Close
With regulatory approvals in hand, Skechers and 3G are expected to close on their $9 billion merger on Sept…
Natalie Massenet Files for ‘Fraud and Intentional Deceit’ Against Erik Torstensson
The Net-a-porter founder claims that she has spent more than $95 million during their relationship on…
Nike Files Lawsuit Against Clot Founder Edison Chen
Nike's suit against Clot founder Edison Chen alleging breach of contract was filed on Monday in a Los Angeles…
Why Arhaus Is Suing RH and Its Co-Chief Merchandising and Creative Officer
A court document obtained by WWD alleges RH's products and marketing materials began to resemble and…
Skechers Secures Legal Win to Move Forward on Acquisition
A Skechers investor lost its preliminary injunction bid and now the footwear firm can complete its merger…
Cassie Ventura’s Makeup Artist Reflects on Early Years in Career
Mylah Morales, who worked for Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura, testified in the music mogul's trafficking trial.
Skechers Secures Antitrust Clearance To Go Private, But There Could Be Delays
On the heels of antitrust approval, a Skechers minority shareholder is seeking a preliminary injunction to…
Do Crocs Shrink in Heat? The Issue Is at the Center of a New Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit could see Crocs defend a duty of disclosure claim that it knew about alleged defects…
Shoe Executive Richard Kirschenbaum and G-III Trade Legal Barbs
Shoe executive Richard Kirschenbaum and G-III are exchanging some mud-slinging that began over alleged…
Legal Questions Surface Over Walmart’s Hoka Dupe
Shoppers believe that Walmart's Avia sneaker is a Hoka dupe, and attorney Mark Brutzkus said this is "not…
Adidas Responds to New Racism Allegations
German athletic brand Adidas was sued by a now former employee alleging racial discrimination; Adidas said…