Retail & E-Commerce

  • June 03, 2026

    Insurer Says E-Cig Co.'s Lies Bar Warehouse Fire Coverage

    An insurer said it shouldn't have to pay out an electronic cigarette product wholesaler's $5 million claim for a warehouse fire, telling an Illinois federal court that the company misrepresented important facts about its business in its application for coverage that warrant rescission of the policy.

  • June 03, 2026

    Tech Industry Groups Back Apple High Court Bid In Epic Case

    Several technology industry groups threw their support behind Apple Inc. on Wednesday, telling the U.S. Supreme Court an injunction issued in a case brought by Epic Games Inc. tries to alter the service Apple provides to millions of developers based on complaints from a single company.

  • June 03, 2026

    CFPB Says Bilt Will Repay Fees After 'Collaborative' Outreach

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said late Tuesday that Bilt will reimburse hundreds of customers for penalty fees tied to snags in the relaunch of its rent-payment rewards cards, touting the move as a case study in the benefits of "collaboration" over punitive enforcement.

  • June 03, 2026

    Patent Suit Puts Drum Carrier Function Over Form, Court Told

    Counsel for a Japanese musical instrument manufacturer asked a Pennsylvania federal judge Wednesday to toss a patent infringement case it's facing from drum-maker Pearl Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. over marching band drum carriers, arguing that Pearl wrongly focused on the functionality of its competitor's carrier rather than its looks.

  • June 03, 2026

    Wiggin Partner Is Asked For Input In Conn. 'Ghost Gun' Suit

    A Connecticut state judge on Tuesday asked a Wiggin and Dana LLP attorney and treatise author for advice on how to handle the state attorney general's $7.7 million unfair trade practices claims against a Florida-based supplier of "ghost guns," seeking input on whether the company engaged in commerce in the state by online sales.

  • June 03, 2026

    AGs Defend $10M Fee Bid In Kroger-Albertsons Merger Case

    Attorneys general from Illinois, California, the District of Columbia and six other states have pushed back on Kroger and Albertsons' challenge to them receiving nearly $10 million in attorney fees for a "minimal role" in blocking the grocery giants' proposed $24.6 billion merger, arguing that while the states may have worked in the background, they achieved "a tremendous result."

  • June 03, 2026

    Fireworks Cos. Settle Gender Reveal Wildfire Suit For $4M

    An Ohio-based smoke bomb-maker, its subsidiary and a gender reveal company have agreed to pay more than $4 million to settle claims from the federal government over the 2020 El Dorado Fire, which burned nearly 23,000 acres and killed a firefighter.

  • June 03, 2026

    Supplier Can't Force Arbitration Of Worker's Wage Suit

    A proposed wage class action against a medical and industrial gas supplier can proceed in court, a Washington federal judge ruled, finding that a former worker's arbitration agreement with a staffing agency did not apply.

  • June 03, 2026

    Helen Of Troy Oversold Restructuring Benefits, Investors Say

    Consumer goods company Helen of Troy Ltd. faces a proposed investor class action alleging it concealed its struggles to restructure after a spate of acquisitions, hurting investors as its trading prices sank when financial fallout from the problems became public.

  • June 03, 2026

    USTR Floats Double-Digit Tariffs On Basis Of Forced Labor

    Sixty economies are facing added tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on their exports to the U.S. following investigations by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office into countries' protections against the importing of goods produced with forced labor.

  • June 03, 2026

    UK Requiring Google To Let Publishers Opt Out Of AI

    Google is giving publishers tools to prevent their content from being used to power the artificial intelligence features shown in search results, after Britain's competition enforcer imposed new requirements Wednesday.

  • June 03, 2026

    Meta Partly Beats EU Gatekeeper Designations

    An EU court annulled Meta's statutory designation as a "gatekeeper" for its Facebook Marketplace commerce platform on Wednesday, but upheld the designation for the Facebook owner's Messenger communication platform.

  • June 03, 2026

    IVF Patients Say Natera Profited Off Ineffective Embryo Tests

    A proposed class of in vitro fertilization patients are suing Natera Inc. in California federal court, alleging that it falsely advertised the efficacy and importance of its preimplantation genetic testing to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars from patients looking to conceive.

  • June 03, 2026

    USTR Seeks Input On China Preferential Trade Mechanism

    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced what it is calling a government-to-government mechanism that will manage bilateral trade between the U.S. and China, including by considering tariff cuts, and asked for public comments on the program's development.

  • June 02, 2026

    Amazon Hit With Privacy Suit Over Ring's Face-Scan Feature

    Amazon is invading the privacy of millions of Americans who come into contact with its Ring security cameras by unknowingly capturing their biometric data in order to fuel a new artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition feature, according to a proposed class action filed in Washington federal court Monday.

  • June 02, 2026

    Lyft Can't Ditch Riders' Suit Over 'Priority Pickup' Promise

    A California federal judge refused Tuesday to throw out a trio of Lyft passengers' proposed class action claiming the ride-hailing company's Priority Pickup option costs extra but often fails to pick up passengers faster, finding that the passengers had standing to bring their claims.

  • June 02, 2026

    Costco Wants Sanctions Over Missing Devices In Pixel Suit

    Costco has asked a federal judge in Seattle to sanction a group of customers leading a proposed class action that accuses it of disclosing their personal health information by installing Meta Pixel and other Facebook web analytics tools on its pharmacy website.

  • June 02, 2026

    Talc Tester Says J&J Never Pressured Him To Hide Asbestos

    A geologist on Tuesday told a California jury considering bellwether claims that Johnson & Johnson's talc products caused their deadly ovarian cancer that he tested the products for years and the company never asked him to lie about any results, even after he discovered asbestos in a World War II-era bottle.

  • June 02, 2026

    Lawmakers Seek IRS Tax Guidance For Cannabis Businesses

    A group of seven House Democrats is pressing the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue tax guidance for state-licensed medical cannabis businesses, warning that delay could leave taxpayers unable to claim deductions they might be eligible for after the Trump administration loosened federal restrictions.

  • June 02, 2026

    Nev. Law Firm Says Cox Gave Away Longtime Phone Number

    A Nevada personal injury firm claims that Cox took its well-known, single-digit phone number away and gave it to Comcast without saying anything, which has cost it business and harmed its reputation.

  • June 02, 2026

    Publix Says Snack Co.'s Insurers Owe Slip-Fall Coverage

    Publix has urged a Florida federal judge to find that insurers for salty snack food maker Snyder's-Lance Inc. should have covered the supermarket chain's defense in a $3 million slip-and-fall case under an agreement to indemnify the retailer for injuries involving the snack maker's agents.

  • June 02, 2026

    FTC Sues Supplement Co. Over Mental Health, Income Claims

    The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sued dietary supplement brand Amare Global Holdings Inc. in California federal court, alleging it misleads buyers by falsely claiming its products can treat mental health issues, while also misleading prospective "brand partners" about how much they are likely to make under Amare's program.

  • June 02, 2026

    DLA Piper Brings On A&O Shearman M&A Partner In SF

    DLA Piper has announced it is pushing forward with its "strategic expansion" in Northern California with the addition of "a market-leading dealmaker" from Allen Overy Shearman Sterling.

  • June 02, 2026

    LA Says DOJ's Pot Shift Can't Sway Dormant Commerce Case

    Los Angeles urged the Ninth Circuit on Monday to dispose of a dormant commerce clause challenge to the city's cannabis licensure program, saying the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana should not influence the case.

  • June 02, 2026

    US Pushes To Keep Trump Tariffs In Effect During Appeal

    The Federal Circuit should maintain a pause on a lower court's order blocking President Donald Trump's temporary global tariffs with respect to Washington state and two businesses, the U.S. argued, saying the merits "lopsidedly" favor a stay during the government's appeal.

Expert Analysis

  • 3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

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    Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-standing debates about class certification, new questions about the risks and value of artificial intelligence features, and private plaintiffs' growing role in cryptocurrency enforcement likely to be major themes, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • 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.

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