Legal & Regulatory

‘If It Sounds Too Good To Be True…’: Texas Distributor Warns of Scam

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A con artist posing as a buyer for a massive home construction company targeted John Ba...

Seattle Kraken File Counterclaims, New Dismissal Request in Merch Lawsuit

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The case centers on allegations of trademark infringement tied to the 2024 Winter Class...

Taylor Corp. To Settle 401(k) Lawsuit Filed by Former Employees

It’s at least the second 40l(k)-related la...

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Another Consumer Sues Stanley’s Parent Company Over Lead Concerns

It’s at least the third proposed class act...

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Congressional Repeal Effort & New Lawsuit Challenge Controversial Independent Contractor Rule

The Labor Department regulation, which opp...

Stanley’s Parent Company Sued Over Lead Concerns in its Drinkware

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The Stanley Quencher has been a viral sensation at retail and in promo, and was named A...

Boston Could Launch Officially Licensed Swag Collections

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A city councilor says merch lines can generate revenue, build the Beantown brand and be...

Cintas Set To Pay $4 Million To Settle 401(k) Plan Lawsuit

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Former employees of the Top 40 distributor brought the case. An agreement was reached i...

California Aims To Close Loophole on Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

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The state, which had the first bag ban a decade ago, found plastic waste actually incre...

Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit

The grocery chain believes a union has inf...

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Activist Investor Goes on Offensive Against New Gildan CEO, Board of Directors

Browning West issued a sharply worded stat...

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FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms

The potential outlawing of noncompete clau...

Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the case with pr...

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Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo

Four freelance writers have filed the suit...

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IFI Provides Simplified Guidance About Tax Regulations Related to Incentive Programs

This project from Incentive Federation Inc...

Gildan Court Filing Aims To Quash Investor Revolt

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The board of the Top 40 supplier also scheduled a special meeting – that may not occur,...

Distributor Reports Another Scam Attempt By Crook Posing As a University Buyer

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The Ohio-based firm spotted the swindle for the scam it was and is reminding industry c...

New Rule Could Mean More Independent Contractors in Promo Must Be Classified as Employees

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The just-adopted regulations from the Labor Department drew criticism and praise from i...

Gildan Board Says Chamandy Was Distracted, Ineffective Before Termination

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Facing heavy criticism from shareholders, the directors issued a statement offering mor...

Burns, Lacerations Tied to Defective Blender Model Offered For Sale at Retail and In Promo

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Nearly 5 million BlendJet 2 portable blenders are under recall. The products mostly sol...

Lawsuit Claims Fanatics, Pro Football Teams Conspired To Dominate Online NFL Licensed Merch Market

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The proposed class action case is similar to a previous suit that a judge sent to priva...