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

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

As in 2025, the first few months of 2026 have seen fashion and retail companies operating in an environment where legal developments increasingly shape day-to-day business decisions, and the same is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year. Tariffs, trade ...

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

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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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TL/DR: Lululemon Nabs Victory as Court Tosses Nike Sneaker Patent

TL/DR: Lululemon Nabs Victory as Court Tosses Nike Sneaker Patent

April 1, 2026 - By TFL

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Washington’s Email Law is Turning Retail Marketing Into a Legal Minefield

Washington’s Email Law is Turning Retail Marketing Into a Legal Minefield

March 27, 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

March 26, 2026 - By TFL

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Made in America: The Quiet Liability Shift Facing Retailers & Marketplaces

Made in America: The Quiet Liability Shift Facing Retailers & Marketplaces

March 18, 2026 - By TFL

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Nike Takes on Shein Over “COUREZ” Mark in Clash Tied to CORTEZ Legacy

Nike Takes on Shein Over “COUREZ” Mark in Clash Tied to CORTEZ Legacy

March 3, 2026 - By TFL

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9th Circuit Says No Copyright in Tracy Anderson, Megan Roup Workout Battle

9th Circuit Says No Copyright in Tracy Anderson, Megan Roup Workout Battle

February 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

Retail’s Tariff Reset: What Companies Across the Market Need to Know

February 24, 2026 - By TFL

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Fashion Law in 2026: Navigating IP, ESG & the New Consumer

Fashion Law in 2026: Navigating IP, ESG & the New Consumer

February 10, 2026 - By TFL

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Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

February 5, 2026 - By TFL

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EEOC Takes Aim at Nike: A Test Case For Corporate DEI Under Trump

EEOC Takes Aim at Nike: A Test Case For Corporate DEI Under Trump

February 4, 2026 - By TFL

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WHOOP Nabs Injunction in Trade Dress Battle Over Minimalist Band

WHOOP Nabs Injunction in Trade Dress Battle Over Minimalist Band

February 4, 2026 - By TFL

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What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

February 2, 2026 - By TFL

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Legacy Brands Don’t Die: The New Front Line in Trademark Abandonment

Legacy Brands Don’t Die: The New Front Line in Trademark Abandonment

January 27, 2026 - By TFL

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How Brands Are Fighting Back: The Dupes Defense Playbook

How Brands Are Fighting Back: The Dupes Defense Playbook

January 22, 2026 - By TFL

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From Family Drama to Trademark Issues: Inside Brand Beckham

From Family Drama to Trademark Issues: Inside Brand Beckham

January 21, 2026 - By TFL

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Nike Countersues Soccer Brand to Cancel TOTAL90 Registrations

Nike Countersues Soccer Brand to Cancel TOTAL90 Registrations

January 12, 2026 - By TFL

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World Cup Preparations Are Well Underway – and So Is Brand Enforcement

World Cup Preparations Are Well Underway – and So Is Brand Enforcement

January 9, 2026 - By TFL

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2025 in Review: TFL’s Top Reads of the Year

2025 in Review: TFL’s Top Reads of the Year

December 29, 2025 - By Julie Zerbo

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