Legal & Regulatory

Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit

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The grocery chain believes a union has infringed on its trademarks in branded apparel, ...

Activist Investor Goes on Offensive Against New Gildan CEO, Board of Directors

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Browning West issued a sharply worded statement questioning new chief executive Vince T...

FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms

The potential outlawing of noncompete clau...

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Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the case with pr...

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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

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This project from Incentive Federation Inc. is geared specifically toward providing eas...

Gildan Court Filing Aims To Quash Investor Revolt

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The board of the Top 40 supplier also scheduled a special meeting – that may not occur,...

Distributor Reports Another Scam Attempt By Crook Posing As a University Buyer

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The 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

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The just-adopted regulations from the Labor Department drew criticism and praise from i...

Gildan Board Says Chamandy Was Distracted, Ineffective Before Termination

Facing heavy criticism from shareholders, ...

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Burns, Lacerations Tied to Defective Blender Model Offered For Sale at Retail and In Promo

Nearly 5 million BlendJet 2 portable blend...

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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...

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Investor Wants To Oust Gildan Board Members, Return Chamandy to CEO

Los Angeles-based firm Browning West is ca...

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Top 10 of 2023: News Stories

Closings, lawsuits, scams and Dov Charney ...

Illinois Music Merch Company Shuts Down, Strands Artists, Lays Off 150

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SCP Merchandising, which billed itself as a “full-service creative collaborator,” ran w...

Gildan Board Slams Chamandy, Seeks To Assuage Investors as CEO Firing Fallout Persists

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Meanwhile, shareholders continued calls for Glenn Chamandy’s reinstatement and criticiz...

Investors, Board Clash Over Ousting of Former Gildan CEO Glenn Chamandy

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Some shareholders want Chamandy reinstated and the current chairman of the Top 40 suppl...

CPSC Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Balls

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Marketed as stress-relieving toys, the small magnets can cause serious injury or death ...

New York Considering Banning Noncompete Clauses

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The 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

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The case involving two suppliers centered on allegations of willful infringement on a p...