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Lululemon Doesn't Consider Imitation as the Sincerest Form of Flattery in Suit Against Costco

Practice of Law

Referred to as knockoffs, they illegally mimic the intellectual property of the original manufacturer. While retail giant Costco isn't being accused of selling pairs of Align No Line High-Rise Pants from the back of a van on 46th Street, the company is the target of a lawsuit filed by luxury fitness leaders Lululemon on June 27, 2025.

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Tariff ‘Stacking’ Adds Another Headache for US Importers

Insurance Journal

John Hamer, president of Rodgers Wade Manufacturing in Paris, Texas, makes store fixtures for big retailers like Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty. He sources many of the goods from China, which until recently meant he paid 70% in …

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Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation

Insurance Journal

Security leaders should be exercising every available option to upgrade their security posture, and cyber insurance policies could make or break the resiliency for many organizations across nearly all industries — K-12 education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Just last …

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Ransomware Hits Supply Chain Software Firm Blue Yonder

Insurance Journal

Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software to manufacturing, logistics, and retail customers said it has been working “around the clock” to address disruptions caused by a ransomware incident. Blue Yonder said it “experienced disruptions to its managed services …

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Biden Administration Targets Chinese E-Commerce Giants to Tackle Trade Loopholes

Complex Discovery

retail industry, impact American jobs, and alter strategic approaches for major players such as Amazon and Walmart. As this policy unfolds, the potential ripple effects will resonate across sectors, from logistics to retail, making it a critical development for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals to monitor.

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New York Sues Vape Distributors for Fueling Teen Epidemic

Insurance Journal

New York sued several large e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors and retailers on Thursday, saying they fueled a youth vaping epidemic by selling products with cartoonish packaging and flavors such as Baja Slushie, Strawberry Cereal Donut Milk and OMG Blow Pop. Letitia …

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4 Strategies for Preventing and Handling Frivolous Lawsuits

Lawmatics

Consider these examples: A person sues a manufacturer claiming that their product caused improbable injuries or damage. Unlike the average small business, however, they are the world’s largest retailer and have the means to defend themselves. What’s more, often these cases are filed with the sole intention of harassment.