Retail & E-Commerce

  • August 07, 2026

    Colo. Pot Co. Says Sales Director Disloyal, Worked For Rival

    A Colorado cannabis product manufacturer, Bonanza, claims its former sales director was secretly aiding a competing marijuana business, giving the rival confidential product development data and attempting to poach clients when he was ultimately fired, according to a lawsuit filed in state court.

  • August 07, 2026

    Tax Preparers Seek OK Of $1M Deal In OT Suit

    Tax preparers who accused a New York tax preparation company of overtime and wage violations have urged a New York federal court to grant preliminary approval of a $1.05 million class action settlement.

  • August 07, 2026

    NY Court Says Town's Cannabis Zoning Rule Preempted

    A New York intermediate appellate court has found that the state's marijuana law preempts localities from enforcing more stringent location policies for marijuana stores than what is found in state law.

  • August 07, 2026

    Ghost Gun Supplier Dodges $7.7M Penalty In Conn. AG Battle

    The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act only applies to trade and commerce conducted in the state, and not to entities operating websites that are merely accessible in Connecticut, a state court judge has ruled in declining to impose a $7.7 million civil penalty against a Florida-based company that sells ghost gun parts online.

  • August 07, 2026

    Insurer Refuses To Cover Software Co. In Wiretap Suits

    An excess insurer told a California federal court it owed no part of a $5 million policy for suits claiming a software company unlawfully tracked customers' web activity, while the software company told an Illinois federal court that its primary policy is exhausted and the insurer's refusal to pay is improper.

  • August 07, 2026

    Crocs Workers Near $300K Deal In OT Miscalculation Suit

    Distribution center workers who accused Crocs Inc. of miscalculating overtime pay by excluding shift differentials and bonuses from their regular rate have moved to settle their Fair Labor Standards Act claims for $300,000 in Colorado federal court.

  • August 07, 2026

    ERISA Recap: 6 Important Rulings From July

    The Ninth Circuit rejected a fund manager's bid to force a 401(k) suit into arbitration, a district court tossed a pension de-risking suit, and the D.C. Circuit unraveled a union pension fund's $13 million withdrawal liability win.

  • August 06, 2026

    Mercedes Drivers Say Metallic Seat Logos Can Cause Burns

    A pair of Mercedes drivers says the seats in some vehicles have raised metallic AMG logo badges that heat up in the sun and then burn unwitting drivers and passengers, sometimes leaving them with painful second-degree burns that visibly bear the logo, according to a proposed class action filed Wednesday.

  • August 06, 2026

    Stalking Victim Needs To File New Apple AirTag Suit In Fla.

    A Florida federal judge on Thursday struck a woman's lawsuit alleging a former romantic partner tracked her with Apple Inc.'s "stalker proof" AirTags, saying she must file a more specific complaint or else her claims will be dismissed.

  • August 06, 2026

    NJ Justices Say Employee UIM Needn't Match Liability Cap

    In answering two certified questions from the Third Circuit, the New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday said a worker injured while driving a company vehicle is not entitled to his employer's full general liability limit under a state law that requires employers to give workers the same underinsured motorist coverage. 

  • August 06, 2026

    Sherwin-Williams Unable To Can Co.'s Fireproof False Ad Suit

    Sherwin-Williams must face claims it falsely advertised its Firetex coating as being able to achieve substantial fire resistance in fewer coats than rival brands' products, causing a competitor's sales to slump, a Missouri federal judge ruled, saying the paint giant's marketing was not mere puffery.

  • August 06, 2026

    Ga. Drops Uber Tax Appeal After State High Court Loss

    Georgia's tax agency and Uber have settled their dispute over whether the ride-hailing company was required to collect and remit millions in sales taxes on behalf of drivers and customers who used its app before the Wayfair decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals said in an order Thursday.

  • August 06, 2026

    Safeway Must Face Suit Over Advertised Wine Discounts

    A California federal judge has refused to toss out a proposed class action accusing Safeway of falsely advertising wine discounts after finding that customers could reasonably understand the price cuts were temporary, even though the grocer allegedly never reverted to the advertised non-sale price.

  • August 06, 2026

    Del. Chancery Sends Iridium CFO Dispute To Arbitration

    The Delaware Chancery Court has stayed a lawsuit over the authority of an interim chief financial officer at Iridium Industries Inc., ruling that a nearly three-decade-old stockholder agreement requires arbitrators, not the court, to decide whether the dispute belongs in arbitration.

  • August 06, 2026

    Judge Certifies Disney 'Toy Story 3' TM Fight For Appeal

    A California federal judge has certified for interlocutory appeal a ruling refusing to dismiss trademark claims over the "Toy Story 3" character Lotso, saying the long-running case raises an unresolved question about whether corporate affiliates' merchandising can deprive movie distributors of First Amendment protection for a character name used onscreen.

  • August 06, 2026

    Ohio Judge Tosses DSW Suit Against Sony In Copyright Fight

    An Ohio federal judge has tossed shoe retailer DSW's suit seeking an order that it doesn't infringe Sony Music Entertainment's copyrights, finding it was an anticipatory filing that has to yield to Sony's own infringement suit in California.

  • August 06, 2026

    Shein Eyes $40B Valuation Via Hong Kong IPO, More Rumors

    Fast-fashion company Shein is seeking a $40 billion valuation through its Hong Kong initial public offering, betting platform Polymarket is eyeing a new funding round that could value it at $20 billion and Cencora's MWI Animal Health merger with Covetrus faces regulatory scrutiny.

  • August 06, 2026

    China Announces Trade Countermeasures After US Actions

    China's government will strengthen export controls on drones and their components as well as suspend coordinated inspections with U.S. officials and start new investigations into American businesses as countermeasures in response to recent U.S. actions implicating Chinese companies.

  • August 06, 2026

    Missouri Fires Back At Challenge To New Hemp Regulations

    Missouri officials asked a federal judge to throw out a suit challenging new regulations on intoxicating cannabinoid products, saying the hemp coalition and other companies that sued to block the law haven't shown they have standing.

  • August 05, 2026

    Grocery Chains Accuse Refined Sugar Cos. Of Price-Fixing

    Several grocery chains, including Albertsons and Kroger, have accused a group of refined sugar companies including Domino Sugar of conspiring to artificially raise the cost of refined sugar through a "give to get" arrangement.

  • August 05, 2026

    Product Liability Cases To Watch: Midyear Report

    Social media companies are headed back to court over allegations that their platforms are designed to hook young people, while OpenAI faces claims that ChatGPT has meted out harmful health advice and helped users plan mass shootings. Here's what's on the radar for product liability for the rest of 2026.

  • August 05, 2026

    Starbucks Ditched Irish Vodka Without Notice, Producer Says

    An Irish vodka producer sued Starbucks Corp. in Washington state court over accusations the coffee giant broke a contract that required it to give six months' notice before discontinuing its use of the vodka at Starbucks Reserve and Roastery locations in the United States.

  • August 05, 2026

    NYC's Food Apps Data Law Goes Too Far, 2nd Circ. Says

    A New York City law that would require DoorDash, GrubHub and other delivery apps to share customer data with the restaurants fulfilling food orders violates the First Amendment, the Second Circuit ruled Wednesday.

  • August 05, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Backs Another Lululemon Win On Nike Patent

    The Federal Circuit on Wednesday refused to revive claims in a Nike fitness tracker patent challenged by Lululemon, affirming a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision that the claims were invalid.

  • August 05, 2026

    Judge Tosses 'Free' Wi-Fi Calling Fraud Claim Against Carriers

    A D.C. federal judge blasted a Wi-Fi-calling patent holder's antitrust and RICO suit against the major telecom carriers in court Wednesday, dismissing claims that the carriers misled consumers about their Wi-Fi calling offerings, but he did give the plaintiff a chance to refile its antitrust complaint.

Expert Analysis

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • 5 Coverage Considerations For Couture And Cosmetics Cos.

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    Fashion, beauty and cosmetic companies getting ready for 2026 shouldn't neglect important insurance considerations, including stand-alone policies for specialized risk and check-ins with supply chain partners on policy requirements, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • 2025 Calif. Banking Oversight Centered On Consumer Issues

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    The combination of statutory reform, registration mandates and enforcement activity in 2025 signals that California's financial regulatory landscape is focused on consumer protection, particularly in the areas of crypto kiosk fee practices, earned wage access providers and elder fraud, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

  • The Major Securities Litigation Rulings And Trends Of 2025

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    The past 12 months saw increased regulator focus on disclosures concerning artificial intelligence, signs of growing judicial scrutiny at the class certification stage, and shifting regulatory priorities at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — all major developments that may significantly affect securities litigation strategy in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Labubu Highlights Evolving IP Strategies In Modern Markets

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    Pop Mart's decision not to pursue U.S. patents for its Labubu plush dolls — relying instead on expressive rights — is rational given the nature of the product and the velocity of the market, and also underscores broader structural issues that may hold the U.S. patent system from keeping pace with modern markets, says Tina Dorr at Barnes & Thornburg.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • 5 Lender Strategies When A Commercial Borrower Defaults

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    With an estimated $2 trillion in commercial real estate loans set to mature by 2027, now is an opportune time for lenders to review practices on both the front and back ends, and understand the full range of options available in the event of a default, says Keith Mundrick at Amundsen Davis.

  • Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

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    The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • Reviewing 2025's Most Pertinent Wiretap Developments

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    2025 was a remarkable year in the world of web tracking wiretapping litigation, not only for the increased caseload but also because of numerous developing theories of liability, with disputes expected to continue unabated in 2026, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

  • How Cos. Can Roll With NY's New Algorithmic Pricing Rules

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    Despite uncertainty from New York’s new ban on artificial intelligence and computer algorithms for setting rents, and efforts to further restrict individualizing prices based on consumers' personal data, property managers, software providers and merchants can take several steps to stay compliant, say attorneys at Foley & Lardner.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • Opinion

    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

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