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Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods

A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.

Luxury

Alibaba Sued by Kering Brands over Counterfeit Goods

A group of luxury goods makers sued Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world.


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American Apparel Sues Charney for Violating Standstill Agreement

Apparel retailer American Apparel Inc sued its ousted chief executive Dov Charney for violating his standstill agreement with the company.

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American Apparel Sues Charney for Violating Standstill Agreement

Apparel retailer American Apparel Inc sued its ousted chief executive Dov Charney for violating his standstill agreement with the company.


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Etsy Investors Sue for Fraud over Risk of Counterfeit Goods

Etsy Inc. is facing fraud claims from investors after allegations that millions of items sold through its online crafts and specialty wares marketplace likely violate trademarks.

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Etsy Investors Sue for Fraud over Risk of Counterfeit Goods

Etsy Inc. is facing fraud claims from investors after allegations that millions of items sold through its online crafts and specialty wares marketplace likely violate trademarks.


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Lululemon Yoga Pants Lawsuit Dismissed

A U.S. appeals court on Friday agreed with Lululemon Athletica Inc that a lawsuit accusing the retailer of defrauding shareholders by failing to reveal defects that caused yoga pants to become see-through was properly dismissed.

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Lululemon Yoga Pants Lawsuit Dismissed

A U.S. appeals court on Friday agreed with Lululemon Athletica Inc that a lawsuit accusing the retailer of defrauding shareholders by failing to reveal defects that caused yoga pants to become see-through was properly dismissed.


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American Apparel Gathers Complaints Against Its Former CEO

American Apparel Inc. is gathering documents showing that employees complained about former Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney abusing them, as the company prepares for a legal fight with its founder.

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American Apparel Gathers Complaints Against Its Former CEO

American Apparel Inc. is gathering documents showing that employees complained about former Chief Executive Officer Dov Charney abusing them, as the company prepares for a legal fight with its founder.


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American Apparel Ex-CEO Charney Sues Investor for Defamation

Dov Charney, the ousted chief executive of American Apparel Inc, has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against a New York hedge fund that controls a large stake in the clothing company he founded, and which refused to support his return.

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American Apparel Ex-CEO Charney Sues Investor for Defamation

Dov Charney, the ousted chief executive of American Apparel Inc, has filed a $30 million defamation lawsuit against a New York hedge fund that controls a large stake in the clothing company he founded, and which refused to support his return.


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American Apparel Accused in Suit of Firing CEO to Sell Chain

Dov Charney was fired as American Apparel Inc.’s chief executive officer because he wouldn’t go along with a plan to sell the clothing retailer, according to a shareholder lawsuit brought by two men with ties to him.

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American Apparel Accused in Suit of Firing CEO to Sell Chain

Dov Charney was fired as American Apparel Inc.’s chief executive officer because he wouldn’t go along with a plan to sell the clothing retailer, according to a shareholder lawsuit brought by two men with ties to him.


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Fired L’Oreal Lawyer Says Company Patent Push Was Only Cosmetic

A lawyer formerly in charge of applying for patents in L’Oreal’s US office claims he was fired in December for refusing to make filings for dubious inventions just so the company could fill an annual quota.

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Fired L’Oreal Lawyer Says Company Patent Push Was Only Cosmetic

A lawyer formerly in charge of applying for patents in L’Oreal’s US office claims he was fired in December for refusing to make filings for dubious inventions just so the company could fill an annual quota.


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Nordstrom Sued for Family Flights as Investor Seeks Accounting

Nordstrom Inc. owns two jets, regularly leases two and employs either nine or 12 pilots, depending on who’s counting. A shareholder says there’s something’s wrong with that mix.

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Nordstrom Sued for Family Flights as Investor Seeks Accounting

Nordstrom Inc. owns two jets, regularly leases two and employs either nine or 12 pilots, depending on who’s counting. A shareholder says there’s something’s wrong with that mix.


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Laid Off American Apparel Workers Seek Damages in Lawsuit

Three former American Apparel Inc employees who were among 200 laid off earlier this year are suing the retailer, saying they were not given appropriate legal notice.

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Laid Off American Apparel Workers Seek Damages in Lawsuit

Three former American Apparel Inc employees who were among 200 laid off earlier this year are suing the retailer, saying they were not given appropriate legal notice.


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Tiffany Wins Ruling Over $419 Million Swatch Payment

Tiffany & Co. won a Dutch court ruling setting aside a decision by arbitrators who ordered the jewelry chain to pay Swatch Group AG more than 402 million Swiss francs ($419 million) in a dispute over a failed venture.

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Tiffany Wins Ruling Over $419 Million Swatch Payment

Tiffany & Co. won a Dutch court ruling setting aside a decision by arbitrators who ordered the jewelry chain to pay Swatch Group AG more than 402 million Swiss francs ($419 million) in a dispute over a failed venture.


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Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands

A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.

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Graffiti Artists Fight Copying by Fashion Brands

A crew of graffiti artists is suing Roberto Cavalli for copyright infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin in the latest in a string of cases involving alleged misappropriation of street art.