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FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms
PromogramThe potential outlawing of noncompete clauses for essentially all workers in the United...
Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed
PromogramA federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice after the two sides reached an appare...
Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo
Four freelance writers have filed the suit...
IFI Provides Simplified Guidance About Tax Regulations Related to Incentive Programs
This project from Incentive Federation Inc...
Gildan Court Filing Aims To Quash Investor Revolt
The board of the Top 40 supplier also sche...
Distributor Reports Another Scam Attempt By Crook Posing As a University Buyer
PromogramThe Ohio-based firm spotted the swindle for the scam it was and is reminding industry c...
New Rule Could Mean More Independent Contractors in Promo Must Be Classified as Employees
PromogramThe just-adopted regulations from the Labor Department drew criticism and praise from i...
Gildan Board Says Chamandy Was Distracted, Ineffective Before Termination
PromogramFacing heavy criticism from shareholders, the directors issued a statement offering mor...
Burns, Lacerations Tied to Defective Blender Model Offered For Sale at Retail and In Promo
PromogramNearly 5 million BlendJet 2 portable blenders are under recall. The products mostly sol...
Lawsuit Claims Fanatics, Pro Football Teams Conspired To Dominate Online NFL Licensed Merch Market
The proposed class action case is similar ...
Seattle Kraken Face Trademark Suit Over Winter Classic Jersey Logo
The case was brought by the owner of Seatt...
Investor Wants To Oust Gildan Board Members, Return Chamandy to CEO
Los Angeles-based firm Browning West is ca...
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Illinois Music Merch Company Shuts Down, Strands Artists, Lays Off 150
SCP Merchandising, which billed itself as ...
Gildan Board Slams Chamandy, Seeks To Assuage Investors as CEO Firing Fallout Persists
Meanwhile, shareholders continued calls fo...
Investors, Board Clash Over Ousting of Former Gildan CEO Glenn Chamandy
PromogramSome shareholders want Chamandy reinstated and the current chairman of the Top 40 suppl...
CPSC Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls
PromogramMarketed as stress-relieving toys, the small magnets can cause serious injury or death ...
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New York Considering Banning Noncompete Clauses
PromogramThe state-level prohibition, which Empire State promo companies would have to abide by ...
WOWLine Owes Supplier More Than $3 Million in ‘Wallet Ninja’ Court Ruling
PromogramThe case involving two suppliers centered on allegations of willful infringement on a p...
Patagonia Prevails in Trademark Lawsuit Against Online Apparel Retailer
PromogramGrocery chain Trader Joe’s is also seeking a judgment in a trademark infringement case ...
S&S Activewear Says Workplace Harassment Suit Has Been Settled
PromogramA judge has approved a joint stipulation to dismiss the lawsuit and the Top 40 firm tel...