Fashion Counsel
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Lee M. Caplan, Anthony V. Lupo
A watchdog organization known as Transparentem has uncovered dire working conditions in the heavily polluted tanneries located outside of Dhaka in Bangladesh.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Diana S. Bae
Omaha Steaks International Inc. recently became the target of a proposed class action lawsuit, in which the company is accused of charging unreasonable shipping fees that were excessive compared to the company’s actual costs.
Anthony V. Lupo, Diana S. Bae
A dispute that began with an unauthorized burger placed on a menu by a licensee recently culminated in the dismissal of the latest lawsuit between feuding factions of Benihana, the Japanese teppanyaki restaurant chain.
Ricardo Fischer, Anthony V. Lupo, Michelle Mancino Marsh
On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., et al, No 15-866, clarifying that the Copyright Act protects applied artistic elements appearing on utilitarian objects, including apparel.
Anthony V. Lupo
Arent Fox’s Fashion Law group was recommended as one of the best retail practices in the country by WWD.
Anthony V. Lupo
Based on recent federal court filings in the Central District of California, it appears that plaintiff lawyers have found a new way to threaten retailers with class action litigation.
Anthony V. Lupo
The CRFA (2016) voids a contract if it prohibits or restricts an individual from reviewing a seller's goods, services, or conduct.
Anthony V. Lupo, Michelle Mancino Marsh
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partners Anthony Lupo and Michelle Marsh discuss copyright laws and their applications (and road blocks) to the retail sector.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan H. Renberg, Philip S. English*
As the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump nears, retailers should be paying close attention to expected seismic changes in domestic trade policy that will have an important impact on the fashion industry.
Darrell S. Gay
On December 31, 2016, at 12:01am (i.e. not January 1, 2017), the New York State Department of Labor will implement regulations increasing the salary threshold exempting employees from overtime-pay requirements for most private employers.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow
Last week, a California appellate court held that consumers can proceed with a class action suit against Banana Republic for false advertising arising from posted signs that advertised a 40-percent off sale without disclosing that the discount only applied to certain items.
Anthony V. Lupo
In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo discusses California retail trends and the continued progression of shopping outlets with strategic retail consultant Steve Birkhold (previously CEO of Lacoste, Diesel, BEBE, and Earl Jeans).
Allan E. Anderson, Anthony V. Lupo
Retailers should beware this holiday season – and beyond – when advertising sales using a comparison between the “original” and “sale” prices as Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney were just sued by the Los Angeles City Attorney for allegedly deceiving consumers by using a false original “reference price.”
Brian P. Waldman
On December 7, 2016, FDA published a Notice in the Federal Register announcing that its Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition will begin publishing data extracted from adverse event reports the Agency has received for conventional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
Jon S. Bouker, Craig Engle, Dan H. Renberg, Byron Dorgan*, Laura E. Doyle*, Philip S. English*
From large corporations to small nonprofits, from urban centers to rural communities, the 2016 elections will have an impact across all sectors of the economy and globally as well.
Robert K. Carrol
The California Court of Appeal has held that employers’ itemized wage payment statements do not have to include the monetary value of an employee’s accrued vacation or paid time off.
Karen Ellis Carr, Anthony V. Lupo, Katie Heilman
A series of recent decisions have heightened the standard for obtaining preliminary injunctive relief for trademark infringement. This trend presents unique challenges for brand owners seeking to enjoin unauthorized “holdover” use of a trademark by former franchisees or licensees.
David R. Hamill, David Llorente
The False Claims Act imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud the government of monies, whether it is by receiving monies based on false statements or material omissions, or avoiding the payment of monies through false statements or omissions.
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens
Long lines and waiting for security inspections are the new normal not only at airports and stadiums, but also at office buildings and theatres—just to name a few places.
Anthony V. Lupo, Ross Q. Panko, Luna M. Samman, Dan Jasnow
Last month, the US International Trade Commission issued a decision invalidating a trademark for Converse’s iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker.
Anthony V. Lupo
The GDPR lays out requirements for organizations that process EU residents’ data and generally provides people increased control over their personal data.
David R. Hamill
Two China-based clothing manufacturers, Motives Far East and Motives China Limited, and their affiliated US importer, Motives, Incorporated, agreed to pay nearly $13.4 million for engaging in a double invoicing scheme designed to defraud the US out of millions of dollars in customs duties.
Anthony V. Lupo, Amy (Salomon) McFarland
In the recent case of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium v. Security University, LLC, the Second Circuit articulated its test for analyzing nominative fair use claims in trademark infringement cases.
Debra Albin-Riley, Lynn R. Fiorentino, Brian P. Waldman, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.
The first NOV involving register receipts was issued by the Center for Environmental Health against a restaurant in Lake Forest . California retailers appear to have two options: post warning signs in the store or switch to electronic receipts or BPA-free paper.
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employers must pay employees overtime based on their “regular rate.”