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Legal Issues
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legal issues
By Jackson McHenry
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Court Declares Man Who Ghosted Wife DeadEven though he’s very much alive and appeared in court to prove it.
By Gabriella Paiella
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legal issues
By Jenni Miller
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Suge Knight’s Run-ins With the Law: A TimelineKnight has been in hot water many times over his nearly 30 years in the music business.
By Jeff Rosenthal
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New Accusations Surface in Pierre Casiraghi’s Nightclub BrawlThe club owner says that Casiraghi and Restoin-Roitfeld were “visibly intoxicated.”
By Charlotte Cowles
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ballsy lawsuits
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disco trademarks
By Charlotte Cowles
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Chris Tucker Owes $12 Million in Back TaxesHe did not understand the words coming out of the tax collectors’ mouths.
By Kyle Buchanan
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legal issues
By Jessica Chou
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legal issues
George Clooney Won His Court Case Against That Fraudulent Clothing LineWoe to those who make bad photoshop pictures of him wearing jean shorts.
By Charlotte Cowles
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Copyright Protection for Fashion Design Comes One Step Closer to Becoming LawA bill that would protect high-fashion designers from knockoffs passed unanimously in the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
By Amy Odell
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model tracker
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
Dolce & Gabbana IndictedIt’s unclear if the designers will stand trial.
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
Dolce & Gabbana Might Go to TrialThe worst-case outcome is a three-year prison sentence and $1 billion fine.
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
George Clooney to Go to Court Over Fraudulent Clothing LineOver two years ago, an Italian company falsely claimed he was launching a clothing collection.
By Amy Odell
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stick with the bunny
Alexander McQueen May Sue CadburyThey did the floating-lady thing first.
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
Barneys Co-op Draws Ire for Its NameThe Park Slope Food Coop is considering taking Barneys to court over its “misuse” of the word.
By Lauren Murrow
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legal issues
Prada Responds to Discrimination Complaints in JapanA Japanese court has ruled the employee in question’s termination “perfectly legitimate.”
By Amy Odell
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legal issues
J.Crew Accused of Discriminating Against Potential Transgender EmployeesA transgender applicant was recently treated “brusquely” at the Fifth Avenue store.
By Amy Odell
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NYPD Cracks Down on 31 Canal Street Knockoff ShopsInterestingly enough, the presence of cops did not scare away the handbag whisperers. You know who we mean.
By Alexandra Martell
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Nightmares Has Ramsay SweatingLawyer letters have scared him away from ‘Kitchen Nightmares.’
By Daniel Maurer
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barely legal
By Amy Odell
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embattled publicists
Marc Jacobs Publicist Faces ExtraditionHis condo was allegedly bought with stolen funds.
By Amy Odell
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User’s Guide
A Brief History of Restaurant Rip-off LawsuitsMr. Chow isn’t the first to sue for identity theft. But could he be the first to win?
By Daniel Maurer
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Lindsay Lohan Sued for Stealing Tanning-Spray FormulaShe couldn’t get away with claiming to be an expert chemist for long.
By Amy Odell
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1,800 American Apparel Workers Could Be DeportedNo wonder they’ve been a longtime advocate of immigration reform.
By Amy Odell
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ink-stained wretches
When Does a Nondisclosure Agreement Cross the Line?The one that employees of ‘OK!’ were asked to sign may not even be legal.
By Jeff Bercovici
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Tyra Banks’s Stalker ConvictedHe faces no jail time but must find a new place to live.
By Amy Odell
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Tyra Banks Bravely Faces Alleged Stalker in CourtShe’s afraid to even go for a jog without security guards at her side.
By Amy Odell
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loose threads
More Legal Troubles for Forever 21; Karl Lagerfeld Heads to MoscowAlso, Speidi got married this weekend and Spencer looked confused.
By Amy Odell
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epic battles
Louis Vuitton Takes Google to CourtThey don’t like how when you Google ‘Louis Vuitton’ counterfeit Vuitton bags come up.
By Amy Odell
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Michael Kors Embroiled in Trademark-Infringement SuitHis resort collection was inspired by Tony Duquette, but the Duquette brand thinks he took it a little too far.
By Amy Odell
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Joe Bruno IndictedThe former State Senate majority leader is in for a world of hurt.
By Jessica Coen
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rumormongering
Doletskaya’s Dark(ish) Past?The Russian ‘Vogue’ editor — Anna Wintour’s heir apparent — might have more than Balmain in her closet.
By Jessica Coen
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Roberto Cavalli Finally Cleared of Tax-Evasion ChargesIn 2002 Cavalli was accused of putting $3.2 million in remodeling charges for his grand Tuscan villa on his company’s books.
By Amy Odell
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Marc Jacobs International Pays $1 Million to Resolve Bribery ScandalThe company allegedly paid the former superintendent of the space they hold their fashion shows bribes in excess of $35,000.
By Amy Odell
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Victoria’s Secret and Phat Farm Settle Trademark DisputePhat Fashions sued the lingerie giant in March since the logo for Victoria’s Secret’s Pink line was too close to theirs for comfort.
By Amy Odell
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crime and punishment
Designer Anand Jon Convicted of RapeThe maximum sentence is life in prison.
By Amy Odell
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political style
When Will Sarah Palin’s Clothes Go to Charity?Probably not until Republican National Committee lawyers examine them.
By Amy Odell
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that gucci’s so scandalous
Gucci Embroiled in ‘Spy Scandal’Apparently a former employee is suspected of breaking into secret files and wiretapping.
By Amy Odell
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make it work
Lifetime Enters the ‘Project Runway’ Lawsuit, Delays Air Date FurtherWe thought the show would return to the air next summer, but now it could take even longer.
By Amy Odell
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Louis Vuitton Wins $3.5 Million in Counterfeit SuitA company tried to register an “LY” logo that looked similar to their “LV” logo.
By Amy Odell
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Nike Sues Wal-Mart for Copying SneakersWal-Mart’s Shox sneakers are nearly identical in design to Nike’s Shox footwear.
By Sharon Clott
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skirt alert
Uganda Wants to Ban MiniskirtsA government official says they cause traffic accidents.
By Amy Odell
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crime and punishment
Former Tommy Hilfiger Executive Pleads Guilty to TheftMartin Boder admitted to stealing more than $19 million from the company.
By Amy Odell
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crime and punishment
Kanye West Arrested!He allegedly smashed paparazzi cameras at LAX airport this morning.
By Amy Odell
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