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The Fashion Apparel Law Blog is published by blogging-heavy AmLaw 200 firm, Sheppard Mullin. The blog provides opinion and information on the legal issues facing the fashion, apparel and textile industry.
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Recent Articles
ZIP Codes Are Not Personal Identification Information Says Court of Appeal
The following is an update to our November 10, 2008 blog post entitled, "Reasonable Minds Differ On Whether A Zip Code Is "Personal Identification Information" Under The Song-Beverly Act." On December 19, 2008, the Fourth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal in...
When Red is the Color of the Season: Commercial Property Leases and Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy filings are skyrocketing as more and more companies are going deep into the red. For retailers or their landlords holding leases in commercial property, there are special considerations to keep in mind. This post will provide some basic information on the rights of non-debtor...
Strategic Buyers Should Take the Runway in 2009
New fashion trends might not be the only thing to watch coming down the runway as the fashion industry heads into 2009. The new economic landscape is posing interesting challenges for both fashion brands and those private equity groups that have historically dominated investment in the...
Reasonable Minds Differ On Whether A Zip Code Is "Personal Identification Information" Under The Song-Beverly Act
Over twenty major retailers have been sued in class action lawsuits in California for allegedly violating the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. The claimed offense involves requesting and recording their customers’ zip codes at the point of sale. The issue is whether a zip code...
Flower Power: How Poppies Started Popping Up Everywhere and Why Marimekko Was Smart to Register its Unikko Trademark
The Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko announced recently that it reached a settlement with Dolce & Gabbana S.r.L. and Dolce & Gabbana Industria S.p.A. over the use of its trademarked Unikko floral design...
FASHION and CONTEMPORARY ART: an interesting liaison
The liaison between fashion and contemporary art has been continuously growing changing over the years. Painters, photographers, visual artists, illustrators, performers and creative artists, are commissioned by top luxury brands of fashion and trendy stylists to create new collections, to...
FutureFashion
The Sheppard Mullin Fashion & Apparel team represented Inform Ventures, producer and niche marketing/advertising agency that works closely with the fashion industry, in connection with the production of the documentary. The documentary called "FutureFashion" showcased top designers...
Court Decision On Meal Periods, Rest Periods And Off-The-Clock Work Is Absolutely Attention-Getting
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S.D.N.Y Holds eBay Not Liable in Closely Watched Trademark Case
In a July 14, 2008, decision addressing the issue of who bears the burden in policing counterfeiting on online auction sites, Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York held that "it is the trademark owner's burden to police its mark and companies like eBay cannot be held...
You're Either In or You're Out, New York Tells Online Retailers
On June 1st, 2008, New York lawmakers put into effect a law that narrows the online tax exemption and sends a clear message to online retailers: You’re either in or you’re out. New York wants retailers "in" so that they can collect NY sales tax. Retailers want to...

