Protecting Your Brand: Top 5 Trademark Considerations for Fashion Professionals
All of the iconic brands have them from Prada to Versace. Trademarks are an essential component of the fashion industry and understanding the intricacies of trademark law can oftentimes mean the...
View ArticleONE CLICK AWAY FROM A LAWSUIT: Legal Precautions When Creating Online Retail...
Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past decade. In 2012, US ecommerce sales amounted to $289 billion dollars, up from $256 billion in 2011. The largest share of online revenue was...
View ArticleCODIFICATION OF THE CATWALK: New Regulation of Child Models
Thinking of hosting a fashion show in New York soon? You may want to familiarize yourself with the changing legal landscape as it pertains to runway and print models. In June a bill proposing that...
View Article100% Funded. 0 Days to Go… HOW TO KICKSTART YOUR PROJECT AND NOT A LAWSUIT
Deemed the world’s largest crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter has funded over $600 million in projects ranging from film to fashion since its launch in 2009. Such fashion notables as Oliver Green...
View ArticleThe Multiple Facets of Fashion Law: Learn All About It
While February is notoriously known in the fashion world as the premier month for fashion weeks across the country, February is also notoriously known in the legal world as the premier month for legal...
View ArticleGREEN IS THE NEW BLACK: Legal Considerations for Being Eco-Chic
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, this month’s post will discuss the legal framework in which fashion can properly do its part in keeping our earth healthy. Recently, more fashion designers are...
View ArticleUNPAID INTERNSHIPS: How To Avoid Violating Labor Laws
The weather is heating up, which means that summer is around the corner, and with it, the start of summer internships. Internships have long been a staple in the fashion industry, and are viewed by...
View ArticleREELING IN THE CHAIN: Garment Industry Supply Chain Woes
In April 2013, Rana Plaza, a garment factory in Bangladesh, collapsed, killing over 1,100 workers and injuring at least 2,500. The accident was caused by cracks in the building, which were found the...
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