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Retail & E-Commerce - September, 2025

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• Trump Blesses Deal To Transfer TikTok To $14B US Co.
• NJ Fed Courts Tighten Rules On Anti-Counterfeiting Suits
• Google VP Says Ad Tech Breakup Is 'Possible'
• Wash. Pot Board Seek Toss Of Discrimination Suit
• Walmart Settles With Illinois Man In Slip-And-Fall Case
• Wash. Judge Weighs Audible Bid To Toss Privacy Class Action
• Hagens Berman Not Very Contrite About AI Errors, Judge Says
• Amazon Denied Quick Appeal Of Massive Antitrust Class Cert.
• Sunbeam Sued Over Alleged Crock-Pot Burn Injury
• Perrigo Mostly Beats US In $163M Tax Refund Dispute
• FTC, 19 States Halt Cancer Charity Scheme
• Fed. Circ. Snubs Patent Atty's Bid To Join Toddler Mat IP Case
• NY Judge Approves Hold On Cannabis Store Proximity Rule
• Texas Wins Remand Of PFAS Lawsuit Targeting 3M, Corteva
• Pa. High Court Backs Two-Lab Rule For Medical Pot Products
• Mich. Judge Backs $778M Judgment Against Auto Parts Mogul
• TM Dispute Over DIY Dentures Dismissed In NC
• Costco Loses Bid To Slip Ugg Maker's Copycat IP Suit
• PepsiCo, Frito-Lay Sued Over 'No Artificial Flavors' Poppables
• NC BBQ Chain Nets Deal To End Trademark Fight With Flagship
• Evaluating The Current State Of Trump's Tariff Deals
• Playing Softball Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• And Now A Word From The Panel: Choosing MDL Venues
• EU, US Trade Officials Meeting On Tariff Deal
• Fed. Circ. Affirms Dismissal Of Patent Suit Against Aldi
• Avon Gets Ch. 11 Plan Approved
• European Commission Probing SAP Over Software Support
• Fed. Circ. Upholds China Tariffs From Trump's 1st Term
• Amazon To Pay $2.5B To End FTC's Prime Claims Midtrial
• Google Ad Tech Judge Ponders If Order Without Sale Is Enough
• Crocs Kicks Rival's Defamation Suit To The Curb
• Ticketmaster, LA Sued For Sabotaging Kingston Trio Concerts
• Ex-Amazon Worker Said Docs Could Lose FTC Suit, Jury Told
• Skechers Investor Seeks Chancery Appraisal Of $9.4B Deal
• CVS Moves To End Worker's Tobacco Surcharge ERISA Suit
• Ill. Justices Won't Hear Pepsi's $2.1M Tax Penalty Case
• 9th Circ. Allows One More Go-Round In Kleenex Ad Fight
• IP Feud Over 'Shark Tank'-Backed Comb Settles Before Trial
• Del. Justices Uphold $10.5B Zendesk Take-Private Deal
• Books Inc. Gets OK For $3.25M Sale To Barnes & Noble
• IPO Suit Reinforces Strict Section 11 Tracing Requirement
• Law School's Missed Lessons: Mastering Time Management
• SharkNinja Gets Expert, Suit Alleging Blender Injury Tossed
• OTC Drug Co. Must Face Shampoo Cancer Risk Class Action
• Industry Witnesses In Google Ad Tech Case Not 'That Helpful'
• Amazon Prime Trapped Consumers, FTC Tells Seattle Jury
• Google, Meta Beat BlueChew Users' Privacy Suit, For Now
• RadioShack Reboot Plan Morphed Into $112M Scam, SEC Says
• FCC Demands Boomerang, Others Repay $1.1M For Contracts
• CFPB Frees Apple, US Bank From Biden-Era Consent Orders
• Amazon Workers Get Cert. In Wage Suit Over New Hire Events
• Gibson Gets $1 Guitar TM Award Upped To $168K
• Gun Group Misused Buyers' Data For Political Ads, Suit Says
• Privacy Policy Lessons After Google App Data Verdict
• Sunbeam Settles Claims With Scalded Pressure Cooker User
• Texas Bans Hemp Sales To Minors Under Emergency Rule
• How Hyperlinks Are Changing E-Discovery Responsibilities
• Amazon Says NY Labor Law Update Steps On NLRA
• Hershey Defeats Reese's Halloween Candy Misbranding Suit
• Oracle To Secure TikTok Users' Data In Deal To Skirt US Ban
• Google Ad Tech Breakup 'Drastic' But Best, DOJ Tells Judge
• Weedmaps Accused Of Promoting Illegal Cannabis Cos.
• Davis Polk, Latham Advise On $3.2B Heineken FIFCO Buy
• DOJ Urges 7th Circ. To Affirm Strike Of Ill. Assault Rifle Ban
• Contractor's Insurers Owe $7M For Bridal Shop Fire, Suit Says
• Judge Lets Suit Over Audible's Expiring Credits Move Forward
• Amazon Suit Claims Prime Day Deals Based On Phony Prices
• Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
• Amex Can't Push 'Illusory' Arbitration Over 'Anti-Steering' Rule
• Toy Company Eyes UBS Records Amid FINRA Arbitration
• Hasbro Faces Copyright Suit Over Star Wars Helmet Inserts
• McDonald's, UK Insurer Entity To End $5.5M Coverage Fight
• Atlas Holdings Buying Office Depot Owner In $1B Deal
• Recent Precedent May Aid In Defending Ad Tech Class Actions
• Kirkland, DLA Piper Steer Thoma Bravo's $1.4B PROS Buy
• Dorel Sued Over Fall From Recalled Kitchen Step Stool
• Feds Urge Justices To Back Trump's Emergency Tariffs
• Goodwin, Latham Steer E-Commerce Co. Pattern's $300M IPO
• Agri Stats Looks To Nix DOJ Antitrust Case Ahead Of Trial
• Estée Lauder Faces Derivative Suit In Del. After Stock Drops
• Shopify Looks To Toss Sezzle's 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Claims
• Google Search Judge Values Storytelling, Not 'Denigrating'
• Wash. Biz Owner Sexually Harassed Bikini Baristas, AG Says
• Fla. Entrepreneur Urges 1st Circ. To Remand RI Pot Regs Suit
• Fireball, Parrot Bay Buyers Win Cert. Over Malt Liquor False Ad
• Hagens Berman Seeks To Limit Sanctions For AI Mistakes
• Rite Aid Gets OK To Seek Votes On Dual-Track Ch. 11 Plan
• Google Must Face Suit Over Mideast Protest Firings
• MrBeast Ads, Kids' Privacy Practices Draw Watchdog Scrutiny
• Starbucks Accused Of Not Paying For 'Restrictive' Dress Code
• Judge Won't Block NYC Shops From Selling Flavored Vapes
• Kong Toy Owners Blame Each Other For Deal Breach
• Texas Co. Sues Over Unpaid Work On NJ Mall Gaming Site
• Amazon Must Face Buyers' Antitrust Suit Over Pricing Policy
• Philip Morris Gets Swedish Match Deal Case Stubbed Out
• FTC Sues Live Nation, Claiming Illegal Ticketing Tactics
• FTC Greenlights Amazon Prime Trial For Next Week
• NC Coastal Pool Co. Can't Exit Trademark Dispute Early
• Cannabis Co. Says Insurer Shirked $900K Theft Coverage
• 3rd Circ. Redefines Restitution In Gun Store Robbery Case
• Circuit Split On Felon Gun Ban Could Set Up High Court Review
• DOJ's Slater Says Google Search Fixes Set AI 'Foundation'
• Citing Lashify, ITC Finds Domestic Industry In Vape Case
• Pet Food Tray Sellers Sue Rival Over Patent Complaints
• Nvidia Investing $5B In Intel, Launches AI Chip Alliance
• Auto Co. Accuses Conn. Revenue Dept. Of Fumbling Depos
• Harley-Davidson Says 7th Circ. Right To Toss Warranty Suit
• Japanese Glycine Exporter Hit With 86% Antidumping Duty
• PNC Accused Of Sharing Site Users' Private Info With LinkedIn
• Valitic Soap Is Unapproved Drug, Class Of Buyers Claims
• Writing Musicals Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• Ex-Applicant Sues Walmart, Alleging Consumer Report Misstep
• BIPA Logic May Sustain Walgreens Data Suit, Ill. Justices Hint
• Tribal Members Tell 9th Circ. Tariff Suit Belongs In Fed. Court
• Broker Can't Trim Chipwich Maker's $4.5M Recall Loss Suit
• Hermes Gets Birkin Bag Antitrust Claims Tossed For Good
• DOJ & Google Going To Trial, Again, On Ad Tech Remedies
• Herbal Co.'s Supplements Lack FDA Disclaimer, Buyers Claim
• How Fashion, Tech Can Maximize New Small Biz Tax Breaks
• USTR Seeks Feedback On USMCA In Advance Of Joint Review
• Fed. Circ. Backs Rejection Of Sterling Silver Patent App
• FTC Sends White House List Of Regulations For Deletion
• Newell Unit Sued Over Crock-Pot Defect Scalding User
• Pot Entrepreneur Pushes 4th Circ. To Rehear Licensing Fight
• Walmart's CLO Plans Departure To Pursue 'Next Chapter'
• Md. Hemp Cos. Plan To Challenge Cannabis Law At 4th Circ.
• Adapting To Private Practice: From Va. AUSA To Mid-Law
• Ky. Judge Backs Fed's Debit-Fee Cap In Split With ND Ruling
• Starbucks Resolves Swipe Fee Claims With BofA, Mastercard
• 4th Circ. Revives RICO Claims On Amazon Project Kickbacks
• DC Circ. Urged To Rehear EPA's HFC Market Allocation Case
• Fred Meyer Faces $81M Suit Over Anti-Moonlighting Policy
• 2 Fed. Circ. Rulings Underscore Patent Prosecution Pitfalls
• Feds Seek Toss Of DC Hemp Store's Home-Rule Challenge
• Fed. Circ. Brushes Off Wig Grip Patent Case
• Senate Democrats Urge Chamber Not To Recriminalize Hemp
• 7 Document Review Concepts New Attorneys Need To Know
• Lowe's Skirts NC Class Actions Over Alleged False Discounts
• NY Cannabis License At Center Of Suit Against Fla. Broker
• Mother Claims Aquaphor Healing Ointment Contains Allergen
• Ruling On Labor Peace Law Marks Shift For Cannabis Cos.
• Google Consumers' Attys Seek $85M In Fees For $700M Deal
• Rent The Runway Gets Investor Suit Trimmed On 2nd Look
• Bayer Urges 9th Circ. Not To Revive Tevra Flea, Tick Meds Suit
• California Judge Denies Smoke Shops' Bid To Halt Fresno Law
• Rolling Stone Publisher Says Google AI Robs Its Content
• Appeals Panel Says Wash. Spam Law Covers Recruiter Texts
• Shoe Brand Vans' Turnaround Turmoil Sparks Investor Suit
• Compass Diversified Faces Shareholder Suit Over $265M Deal
• Hemp Cos. Say Okla. Police Wrongly Seized $125K Shipment
• Comcast Says Wash. State Tax Unfairly Targets Online Ads
• Sears Investors Ink $9M Deal In Fiduciary Breach Case
• Judge Says Key DOJ Ad Tech Expert Has Little Experience
• Stop & Shop Says Too Late To Swap Plaintiff In Wipes Suit
• Ill. Court Backs Sanction Over 'Smoking Gun' Email In Buyout
• Fed. Circ. Rulings Refine Patent Claim Construction Standards
• Trade Court OKs 4th Try To Justify Chinese Floor Duties
• Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
• RI Opens Applications For Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses
• US, China Agree On TikTok Ownership Transfer, Bessent Says
• FTC's Reseller Suit Highlights Larger Ticket Platform Issues
• Insurance Agency Says It's Not Liable For Lack Of Coverage
• Cookie Buyers Can't Get Certified In Mistranslated Label Suit
• Ex-Boston Sports Clubs CEO Owes $6M Over Pandemic Billing
• Segway Says E-Scooter Hazard Suit Doesn't Belong In Wash.
• Albertsons Loses Bid For Docs On Kroger CEO's Exit
• Cannabis Brokers Sue Over $250K In Unpaid Commissions
• Regulators Seize $86M Of Chinese-Made Vapes In Chicago
• Feds Say NC, NJ Shops Sold Illegal Vapes After FDA Warnings
• DOJ Says It Rejected Info-Sharing In Wayne-Sanderson Talks
• 9th Circ. Rejects Rethink, Unpauses Google Play Store Order
• Amazon Says FTC Can't Subpoena Corporation For Prime Trial
• John Deere Rival Won't Get Redo On Safeguards In FTC Case
• Receiver Wants To Sell Calif. Property With Illegal Ex-Pot Shop
• PetSmart Not Liable For Worker's Alleged Assault, Jury Says
• Shein Uses AI To Steal Popular Designs, Suit Claims
• Fed. Circ. Backs $3.5M Award In Wallet Gadget Patent Case
• Agentic AI Puts A New Twist On Attorney Ethics Obligations
• Buyers Seek Final OK In $1.5M Rust-Oleum Greenwashing Suit
• Conn. Supreme Court Snapshot: Amazon Wages Top Sept.
• Hagens Berman Doubles Down On AI-Tainted Brief Correction
• Under Armour Gets Win In Outlet Store Price Suit
• EU Lets Microsoft Unbundle Teams To Avoid Fine
• FTC Presses OpenAI, Meta On AI Chatbots' Impact On Kids
• Texas Justices Debate When Eco-Devo Public Purposes End
• Apparel Co. Accuses Google Of Helping Copyright Infringers
• T-Mobile Settles With FCC Over Unapproved Phone Rollout
• Minn. Signs 2nd Tribal-State Cannabis Compact 
• Weedmaps Shouldn't Get To Exit Fraud Suit, Investor Says
• PTAB To Review Nike Flyknit Patent After Stewart Remand
• AI, Tech and More Sectors Drive $4B-$7B Deal Rumors
• Audible Credit Suit Raises Question On Wash. Gift Card Law
• FCC Warns Cable, Prime Customers Of Scam Offering 50% Off
• Google, Apple Fight Proposed UK App Ranking, Pay Mandates
• Under Armour Prevails In PTAB Challenges To 4 Shoe Patents
• Insurer, Firearms Co. Drop Ghost Gun Coverage Dispute
• Being A Professional Wrestler Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• Media, Sports-Focused SPAC's $240M IPO Guided By 3 Firms
• Fed. Circ. Won't Revisit Double-Patenting, Soda TM Appeals
• Long Island Town Hit With Another Pot Shop Suit Over Zoning
• Medical Pot Manager Appeals $2M Judgment In Fraud Case
• Coupang Escapes Securities Suit Over IPO Disclosures
• Del. Justices Urged To Revive $10.5B Zendesk Deal Challenge
• Texas Gov. Issues Executive Order On Hemp Products For Kids
• Md. Appeals Court Says Psychoactive Hemp Wares Illegal
• Texas Justices Wary Of Shifting Franchise Tax Calculation
• OpenAI Can't Keep For-Profit Shift Docs From Musk
• In Juniper's $14B Sale To HPE, Interim Covenants Were Key
• Vehicle Cosmetics Co. Sues Over AI-Voice Suit Threats
• Law School's Missed Lessons: Adapting To The Age Of AI
• 3rd Circ. Seeks Standing Specifics In Website Tracking MDL
• Ch. 11 Ruling Voiding $2M Litigation Funding Sends A Warning
• Kirkland Adds Fintech Regulatory Partner From McDermott
• Massachusetts Grocery Chain Ousts CEO In Power Struggle
• CVS Says Takeda Tried To Block Heartburn Drug Competition
• Shein, Designers Resolve IP, RICO Dispute Over Copying
• Hemp Interests Drop Challenge To Louisiana THC Law
• PTAB Leader Urges Specificity In Discretionary Denial Briefs
• 7th Circ. Questions Decertifying Amazon Makeup Try-On Class
• Ky. Judge Pauses Suit Over CFPB's Small-Biz Loan Rule
• Mich. Judge OKs Auto Mogul's $19M Bid To Reclaim Assets
• Mitsubishi Accused Of Dodging Pollution Regs With Deception
• Hoodie Co. Wants $3.6M In Fees After Trial Loss Overturned
• Wash. Justices Doubt Amazon's Stance On Chemical Suicides
• Google Says Ad Tech MDL Market Should Stay Within US
• Eye Care Co. Sold Misbranded Products, Suit Says
• 'Open Questions' Raised About Live Nation Arbitrator
• A Changing Playbook For Fighting Records Requests In Del.
• NY Pot Regulator Says Lawmakers Must Fix Proximity Issue
• Demystifying The Civil Procedure Rules Amendment Process
• 9th Circ. Axes Ruling Trader Joe's 'Weaponized Legal System'
• Walgreens Fired Pharmacy Heads After Union Vote, Suits Say
• Lolli & Pops Sued For Docs Over Alleged Structure Changes
• Michigan Pot Co. Drops Suit Over City's Licensing Process
• Playboy Secures $81M Arbitration Win Over Ex-Licensee
• Pac-12 Schools Reach Deal With Apparel Cos. In TM Suit
• 11th Circ. Says Cos.' 20-Year Contract Fight Properly Ended
• FCC To Revoke Authorizations For Foreign-Owned 'Bad Labs'
• Conn. Nissan Dealer's Managers Settle Price Add-On Claims
• Home Depot Sued Over AI Self-Checkout Surveillance
• Nintendo Inks $2M Deal In Switch Piracy Suit
• 9th Circ. Denies CoStar's Bid To Rehear Antitrust Ruling
• Atty Tells Disciplinary Panel $250K Demand Wasn't Blackmail
• Bankruptcy Courts May Offer Relief For Tariff-Driven Distress
• 5th Circ. Reinstates $2.4M Award In Hair Product Co.'s IP Suit
• Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
• 3rd Circ. Shuts Down Drivers' 'Destination Charge' Suit
• Stewart Tackles Markets, Injunctions In Newest PTAB Reviews
• OnlyFans Users May Face Sanctions Over AI 'Misuse'
• Munchkin Says 'Unhinged' GC Was Fired For Good Reason
• Temu Hit With $2M Penalty In FTC's 1st INFORM Act Case
• Whoopi Goldberg Battles Ex-NJ Mayor Over Cannabis Store
• Fed. Circ. Sinks Inventor's Bid To Escape $214K In Sanctions
• Merck Shakes Off Some Claims From Cholesterol Drugs Suit
• DOJ Defends Expert Who Says Agri Stats Helps Hike Prices
• Collectible Companies Settle Fraudulent Steph Curry Card Suit
• How 2nd Circ. Cannabis Ruling Upends NY Licensing
• Court Denies Vape Interests' Bid To Halt Wisconsin E-Cig Law
• Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally
• Geragos Strikes At $100K Verdict Over Nike Extortion Role
• Mary Kay Co-Founder Sues Co. In Del. For Texas Legal Fees
• 9th Circ. Affirms Dismissal Of Google-Apple Antitrust Suit
• 10th Circ. Ends Huffing Death Product Liability Suit
• Philip Morris Gets Wash. Tobacco Deal Fight Sent To Arbitrator
• FTC Hits Chinese Toy Maker For Gathering Kids' Location Data
• Ulta Sues To Exit Namdar-Owned Connecticut Mall
• Wash. Justices Endorse Broad View Of Pay Transparency Law
• Music Lyrics Co.'s $1B Antitrust Suit Mostly Survives
• Albertsons Says Kroger CEO Docs Fair Game In Del. Suit
• Stay Lifted On Merch Monopoly Case Against The NFL
• Ill. Toymakers Ask Justices To Resolve Tariff Suit Venue Split
• Monthly Merger Review Snapshot
• FCC's Deregulatory Push Called Blueprint For Other Agencies
• Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: September Lessons
• Retailer Pushes To Dismiss Ugg Maker's IP Claims
• No Atty Sanctions After Failed Redaction In Gunmaker Lawsuit
• Teaching Trial Advocacy Makes Us Better Lawyers
• OnlyFans' Parent Says AI-Tainted Briefs Are Unsalvageable
• Cube Highways Trust Mulls $600M IPO, Plus More Rumors
• Appliance Co. Avoids EEOC Suit Over Worker's Long COVID
• Google Can Thank AI's Rise For Mixed Search Remedies
• Hemp Cos. Drop Challenge To Ark. Regulations
• 4th Circ. Denies Injunction In Md. Cannabis Licensing Challenge
• Derivative Claim Miss Dooms Chancery Squeeze-Out Suit
• Amazon Targets 3 Groups Over Alleged 'Refund Abuse' Scams
• Insurers Argue NC Law Doesn't Apply In Tanger's COVID Suit
• Google Owes Over $425M For Collecting App Data, Jury Says
• Consumers Defend Apple Antitrust Claims, Class Cert.
• Patent Company Fights Baker Botts Atty's Bid To Trim Suit
• Weil, Cooley Lead Remedy Meds' $500M Thirty Madison Buy
• Pressure Washers Can Explode, Cause Injuries, Suit Claims
• Texas Bill Would OK More Sales Tax For Property Tax Relief
• Visa, Mastercard Still Can't Beat Intuit, Block Antitrust Claims
• Billions Or 'Bogus'? Google Privacy Case Goes To Calif. Jury
• Overnight Oat Co. Exaggerates Protein Content, Suit Says
• Amazon Judge Unseals Ruling Certifying Huge Antitrust Class
• Fed. Circ. Told PTAB Ineligibility Rule Flouts Due Process
• $33M Pfizer Antitrust Deal OK'd, First MDL Trial Date Set
• Harley-Davidson Riders Want Another Look At Warranty Case
• Cannabis Co. Seeks To Toss Ex-COO's Fla. Whistleblower Suit
• Colo. Gun Group Challenges Semi-Auto Restrictions Law
• Google Calls DOJ Ad Tech Expert 'Unqualified'
• Bernstein Litowitz To Lead Hasbro Investors' Post-COVID Suit
• Nike, StockX Resolve Counterfeiting Suit Ahead Of Trial
• Digimarc Hit With Second Investor Suit Over Lost Contract
• FTC, Amazon Urged To Iron Out Antitrust Discovery Tiff
• FDA's New Cigarette Warning Label Rule Tossed By Ga. Judge
• Google Keeps Chrome, Payments, But Must Prop Up Rivals
• Mich. Judge Nixes 5-Hour Energy Rival's Antitrust Suit
• How Sustainability Reporting Changed In The 1st Half Of 2025
• Ex-Target Legal Chief To See $3M In 'Income Continuation' Pay
• Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw