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Legal & Regulatory

Thom Browne Prevails Again Against Adidas in Trademark Dust Up
Thom Browne Prevails Again Against Adidas in Trademark Dust Up
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Following court wins in the United States, the fashion house has now successfully defea...

Cisco Online Merch Store Temporarily Shuttered Amid Cyberattack
Cisco Online Merch Store Temporarily Shuttered Amid Cyberattack
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The site was back up and running following the hacking by digital criminals allegedly b...

Leading Political Figures Discuss How To Navigate Election Uncertainty in ASI Webinar

Former U.S. House Representative Will Hurd...


Stanley Tumbler Lead Lawsuit Should Proceed, Consumers Argue

Plaintiffs in the case have asked a federa...


USTR Again Delays Final Determination on Proposed Tariff Hikes

The potential increased levies on steel an...

Lawyer: Delta Apparel’s Activewear Business To Be Liquidated
Lawyer: Delta Apparel’s Activewear Business To Be Liquidated
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However, the former Counselor Top 40 supplier, which filed for bankruptcy this summer, ...

Trains Come to a Halt Across Canada
Trains Come to a Halt Across Canada
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Management at the country’s two largest rail networks recently told union members not t...

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Enforcement of Noncompete Ban Nationally
Federal Judge Blocks FTC Enforcement of Noncompete Ban Nationally
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The agency had sought to ban the contract clauses, which have been a point of controver...

Feds Bar Five China-Based Companies From Exporting to the U.S. on Forced Labor Concerns
Feds Bar Five China-Based Companies From Exporting to the U.S. on Forced Labor Concerns
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It’s another strong reminder to companies in the print and promo space to ensure their ...

Attorneys To Judge: Dismiss Lawsuit Against Stanley Drinkware’s Parent Company

The class action case is asking for hundre...


Renewal for Trade Act Important to Promo Sourcing Unlikely Before Next Year

While particulars continue to be discussed...


Judge Says Jam Band Phish Can Seize Bootleg Merch

The federal order empowers law enforcement...

A Lawsuit in Florida & Complaint in France Accuse Lululemon of Greenwashing

How the cases play out can carry importanc...


FTC Notches Court Win in Quest To Enforce Noncompete Ban

Whether the prohibition on the controversi...


Nirvana, Marc Jacobs to Settle Lawsuit Over ‘Smiley Face’ Logo

The corporate entity representing the ‘90s...

France Recalls Olympics-Branded Children’s Water Bottles
France Recalls Olympics-Branded Children’s Water Bottles
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The European nation, which is hosting the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, has outlawed bisp...

Exclusive: How Much Trump & Biden Are Spending on Promo
Exclusive: How Much Trump & Biden Are Spending on Promo
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Trump has significantly reduced his merch spending compared to previous elections, whil...

Proposed Americas Act Lays Out Plan to Nearshore Apparel Manufacturing
Proposed Americas Act Lays Out Plan to Nearshore Apparel Manufacturing
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This bipartisan plan is part of an effort by legislators to bring domestic manufacturer...

New York’s ‘Small Bottle’ Ban Could Present Opportunity for Promo & Print Firms
New York’s ‘Small Bottle’ Ban Could Present Opportunity for Promo & Print Firms
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New York is prohibiting small toiletry bottles in hotel rooms beginning in 2025, creati...

AI & Spy-Tracking Pixels Feature in Privacy Violation Lawsuits Against Patagonia
AI & Spy-Tracking Pixels Feature in Privacy Violation Lawsuits Against Patagonia
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Depending on how the cases play out, there could be wider implications for marketers an...

Interest Rate Cut Likelihood Grows; Don’t Expect Retreat to Low Levels
Interest Rate Cut Likelihood Grows; Don’t Expect Retreat to Low Levels
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Inflation data and insight this week from Jerome Powell have some experts saying the Fe...