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On Tuesday, the FTC's non-compete rule was set aside. Consequently, the non-compete ban cannot be enforced and will not become effective on September 4, 2024.

Explore how Erewhon transformed from a neighborhood health food store into a globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand, examining the psychology of premium consumer culture, celebrity influence, and the emerging trend of grocery store tourism. The episode also analyzes a significant trademark dispute involving Dean & DeLuca that raises critical questions about protecting and reviving legacy brand identities.

This episode is all about the fast fashion industry which is on fire, both literally and figuratively, due to its popularity and the associated negative environmental impacts

The latest Fashion Law Network podcast examines the ongoing antitrust class action lawsuit against Hermès, focusing on allegations that customers must purchase ancillary products before being offered the opportunity to buy an iconic Birkin handbag. Host Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben provides legal analysis of recent developments, including Hermès' appeal, and explores the implications of these tying arrangement claims.

A question that often arises is: would a presentation of an invention be considered a printed publication under 35 U.S.C. §102(a)(1), potentially barring future patentability?

On this episode I discuss the recently imposed tariffs on goods from abroad, including a detailed tariff timeline, the impact the tariffs may have on the luxury fashion sector...

Japan presents an attractive landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due to several compelling economic factors.

US IPO activity has lagged in recent years as companies increasingly choose to stay private or list abroad...

A recent staff letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March 2025 suggests a significant streamlining of how private funds and other issuers verify accredited investor...

In response to rising demand in M&A and transactional practices and fierce competition for top lateral talent, significant billing rate hikes are expected at the top US law firms in 2025.

Patent protection is prohibited for inventions which have been (1) in public use; or (2) published more than a year before the patent application filing date. 35 U.S.C. § 102.

The Trump Administration's expanding tariff policy has elevated customs compliance as a key enforcement priority.

In Japan, a recent amendment to the trade secrets law has set the stage for a legal landscape that promises significant benefits for intellectual property (IP) owners.

Under President Trump's Executive Order 14278 [1] on April 15, 2025, the federal government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

In this episode of the Fashion Law Network, Kasia examines the rapid collapse of Saks Fifth Avenue and the recent Chapter 11 filing that has sent shockwaves through the luxury retail market.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released updated guidelines designed to clarify certain points within the USPTO's patent subject matter eligibility for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This final installment examines where the mRNA landscape may be headed as legal and scientific forces continue to collide.