Growing frustration in the fashion community regarding weak or non-existent intellectual property laws has finally caught the attention of some nations. Nigeria is one nation that currently is trying to alleviate this frustration by reforming its intellectual property laws. This
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Retail Trend Spotter, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory changes impacting the retail industry. The blog covers topics such as trade policies and tariffs affecting importers, environmental regulations like PFAS reporting requirements, consumer protection laws including confidentiality clauses in settlements, workplace safety mandates for retail employers, and significant judicial decisions influencing administrative law and regulatory authority. It provides insights on compliance strategies, legislative updates, and risk management tailored to retailers, manufacturers, and related businesses navigating complex legal landscapes.
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Do We Need A Truth In Advertising Act? The Industry and Retailers Self-Regulate Photoshopping Ads
By Ted Max
Digitally altered images of models have been a controversial advertising issue for decades. In Great Britain, the Advertising Standards Authority Ltd., which is the governing regulatory advertising body, in 2011 banned skincare advertisements featuring digitally altered images because the advertisements…
WARNING: Prop 65 Has Changed – If Your Product Is Sold In California Or You Do Business In California, Pay Attention
What is Prop 65?
Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The law is highly technical, constantly evolving and actively enforced by the government…
Selective Distribution Systems and Bans on Sales of Luxury Products via Online Market Platforms: Initial Thoughts on the CJEU’s Coty Judgment
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirmed in a short judgment of 6 December 2017 that a prohibition imposed on authorized distributors from using third party platforms for the sale of their luxury products is in line…
A Deeper Dive Into the FTC Crack-Down on Social Media Influencers: What You Should Know Before You Post
In our previous blog post, “Brands Beware!!! FTC Scrutinizing Influencer Posts for Compliance with Endorsement Guides,” we reported that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) had issued more than 90 letters to brands and influencers, making it clear that it is…
“Ban the Box” and Background Checks – Recent Trends and Movements
By Garen Dodge
Overview
Retailers and other employers regularly consider the backgrounds of job applicants and employees when making personnel decisions. It is not illegal for employers to ask questions about an applicant’s criminal history, or to require a background check. However, whenever…
Oh, Hadn’t You Heard? You’re Violating French Law Right Now! France Gets Serieuse about Anti-Corruption
By Reid Whitten
Ok, ok, don’t panic. Maybe not all of the millions of dedicated readers of this blog are in violation.
Nevertheless, as of June 1, if your company does business in France, it may be time to check your anticorruption compliance…
WannaCry Ransomware Alert
This is not a drill.
Companies and law enforcement agencies around the world have been left scrambling after the world’s most prolific ransomware attack hit over 500,000 computers in 150 countries over a span of only 4 days. The ransomware…
Buy American and Hire American – New Executive Order Promises to Put American Workers First, But Practical Impacts Remain Unclear
On April 18, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO) at a ceremony in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The EO is entitled “Buy American and Hire American” and focuses on these two themes, with the President’s stated goal of ending the…
Brands Beware!!!! FTC Scrutinizing Influencer Posts for Compliance with Endorsement Guides
By Ted Max
In response to a petition from a coalition of consumer groups last year complaining about the need for disclosures by social media influencers, the FTC recently announced on April 19, 2017 that it had issued more than ninety letters reminding…