Are Legacy Brands Up for Grabs? Unpacking the Dean & DeLuca Lawsuit

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Are Legacy Brands Up for Grabs? Unpacking the Dean & DeLuca Lawsuit

A new lawsuit filed by Dean & DeLuca raises a fundamental question for trademark law and the retail market, alike: what happens when a once-iconic brand fades from its core market but retains consumer recognition? In a newly-filed complaint, the “iconic” gourmet ...

May 8, 2026 - By TFL

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EU Court Upholds €3.5 Million Antitrust Fine in Pierre Cardin License Case

EU Court Upholds €3.5 Million Antitrust Fine in Pierre Cardin License Case

May 7, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside the Emerging Turf War Over Access to Hermès Bags

Inside the Emerging Turf War Over Access to Hermès Bags

May 6, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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ZyG Nabs $500M Valuation as Investors Bet Big on Agentic Commerce

ZyG Nabs $500M Valuation as Investors Bet Big on Agentic Commerce

May 5, 2026 - By TFL

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Saks Global’s Chapter 11: A Running Timeline of the Bankruptcy Case

Saks Global’s Chapter 11: A Running Timeline of the Bankruptcy Case

May 1, 2026 - By TFL

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AI Washing Is Emerging as Retail’s Next Legal Risk

AI Washing Is Emerging as Retail’s Next Legal Risk

April 28, 2026 - By TFL

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A Dive into the Rise of the Arms-Length Brand

A Dive into the Rise of the Arms-Length Brand

April 22, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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In Newly-Unsealed Filings, Amazon’s Pricing Playbook Comes Into Focus

In Newly-Unsealed Filings, Amazon’s Pricing Playbook Comes Into Focus

April 21, 2026 - By TFL

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Who Gets the Refund? Brands & Consumers Collide Over Tariffs Windfall

Who Gets the Refund? Brands & Consumers Collide Over Tariffs Windfall

April 20, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside the New State of Play in Swiss Product Labeling

Inside the New State of Play in Swiss Product Labeling

April 16, 2026 - By TFL

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Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

April 16, 2026 - By Natasha Weis, Jeff Weston, Matt Finkelstein, Amanda Peterson

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Moynat Has a Rare Opportunity but Can It Convert Buzz into Competitive Weight?

Moynat Has a Rare Opportunity but Can It Convert Buzz into Competitive Weight?

April 15, 2026 - By TFL

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Shein, Temu Legal Battle Collides as D.C. Court Combines Rival Lawsuits

Shein, Temu Legal Battle Collides as D.C. Court Combines Rival Lawsuits

April 15, 2026 - By TFL

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Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part I

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part I

April 14, 2026 - By Lucas Rock, Angela Santos, Yusra Siddique

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In Wellness Bid, Unilever to Acquire Supplement Company Grüns

In Wellness Bid, Unilever to Acquire Supplement Company Grüns

April 13, 2026 - By TFL

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Coty Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Growth, Profitability Claims

Coty Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Growth, Profitability Claims

April 10, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside e.l.f.’s Defense Against a Lawsuit Over Demand, Inventory Claims

Inside e.l.f.’s Defense Against a Lawsuit Over Demand, Inventory Claims

April 9, 2026 - By TFL

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Quince Aims to Beat Lawsuit Over “Fraudulent” Pricing Claims

Quince Aims to Beat Lawsuit Over “Fraudulent” Pricing Claims

April 7, 2026 - By TFL

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What Nike’s Latest Win Says About Failed Strategies vs. Securities Fraud

What Nike’s Latest Win Says About Failed Strategies vs. Securities Fraud

April 6, 2026 - By TFL

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Gucci Beauty Clash Puts Luxury Licensing Under the Microscope

Gucci Beauty Clash Puts Luxury Licensing Under the Microscope

March 31, 2026 - By Julie Zerbo

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