The United States government in conjunction with the Bloomberg Philanthropies held the first ever US-Africa Business Summit on August 4–6, 2014 to discuss trade opportunities in Africa. A primary focus of discussion at the summit was the Africa Growth and
Fashion & Apparel Law Blog
Legal Issues Facing the Fashion, Apparel & Beauty Industry
The Fashion & Apparel Law Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the fashion and apparel industries. It covers topics such as wage and hour laws specific to garment manufacturing, liability in the apparel supply chain, advertising and labeling regulations including 'Made in USA' claims, intellectual property concerns, false light and defamation claims in modeling, and pricing laws like those addressing the pink tax. The blog addresses regulatory compliance, labor standards, marketing practices, and litigation risks relevant to fashion brands, manufacturers, retailers, and models.
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How to Protect Your Brand
Brands that create a credible emotional connection with the consumer demand higher consideration and establish and build brand loyalty. This program will discuss new legal strategies to apply and pitfalls to avoid in light of the key branding trends in…
The Buck Stops Here – Senate Bill Takes Aim at E-retailers
After more than a decade of trying to gain traction on Capitol Hill, brick-and-mortar retailers could be close to leveling the playing field with online merchants if the Marketplace and Internet Tax Fairness Act (“MITFA”) Senate bill proceeds.…
Trending Information: The Connection Between Data Brokers and the Fashion Industry
Consumers frequently reveal personal information about themselves through a variety of daily online and offline activities. For fashion designers and retailers, this consumer information represents a valuable tool to identify, target, and expand customer advertising and messaging. This information can…
International Safe Harbor Privacy Compliance: What You Need to Know
Since early 2014, the Federal Trade Commission has charged at least fourteen U.S. businesses in varying industries, from fashion to telecommunications, for falsely claiming to participate in the US – EU Safe Harbor privacy. Three of the companies were also…
Too Good To Be True: FTC’s Crackdown On L’Occitane’s Body Slimming Almond Extracts
L’Occitane Inc’s advertisements for its topically-applied body sculpting almond extracts seemed straightforward: “Almond Shaping Delight 3 out of 4 women saw firmer, lifted skin. This luxuriously lightweight massage gel instantly melts into the skin to help visibly refine and sculpt the…
Fur Flies and West Hollywood (“WeHo”) Fur Ban Is Upheld By Federal Court
West Hollywood, California’s controversial law banning the sale of fur within city limits survived a legal challenge by a luxury retailer last month. A federal court dismissed the action brought by Mayfair House Inc., a retailer that sells high-end clothing…
New Updated FTC Care Labeling Rules: “Do’s and Don’ts”
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) enforces federal labeling requirements that require manufacturers, importers, sellers and distributors of certain textile and wool clothing to accurately label their products. For example, FTC rules require that manufacturers indicate the country of origin and…
“Going Native”
Native advertisements represent not only an increasingly popular and effective means of promotion for marketers, it also represents a massive headache for the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). Native advertising, also known as corporate content or branded journalism, is marketing material…
Crisis Management in the Fashion and Retail Industry
Program Co-chairs: Ted Max and Bob Darwell
Enjoy a front row seat as a fictional corporation confronts a fashion industry crisis ripped from the headlines – a massive cyber security breach and its fallout. Participate in the problem solving discussions…