Retail & E-Commerce

  • August 11, 2026

    Hemp Co. Vireo Aims To Toss Ownership Contract Claims

    Hemp and THC beverage maker Vireo Growth Inc. and its affiliates are asking a Minnesota federal court to toss the bulk of a suit alleging that Vireo failed to deliver on a partnership and interest contract, saying the plaintiffs' claims are largely based on a contract that was never signed or executed.

  • August 10, 2026

    Spa Fights 9th Circ.'s 'Swinging Dicks' Order At High Court

    The Ninth Circuit's rejection of a spa's religious objections to serving transgender customers is incompatible with several major precedents, according to a U.S. Supreme Court petition filed Monday in litigation that soared in prominence when dozens of circuit judges decried a salacious dissent.

  • August 10, 2026

    Cannabis Clients Sue Atty Over Missed Deadline In $5.7M Suit

    Los Angeles cannabis entrepreneurs are suing their former attorney for legal malpractice in California state court, claiming that she caused the permanent end of their $5.7 million fire damage lawsuit against a landlord who they say allowed a "local transient" to start a fire on a neighboring property.

  • August 10, 2026

    9th Circ. Backs FDA's Denial Of Fruit-, Candy-Flavored Vapes

    The Ninth Circuit on Monday affirmed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's denial of Drip More LLC's applications to sell candy- and fruit-flavored vapes, saying the company didn't show those flavors provide an additional benefit to adult smokers that justifies the added risks that young people will use the products.

  • August 10, 2026

    AbbVie, Novartis Seek To Block Ill. 340B Drug Discount Law

    AbbVie Inc. and Novartis Pharmaceuticals are urging an Illinois federal court to block a state law that took effect Friday barring pharmaceutical manufacturers from trying to impose restrictions on 340B contract pharmacy arrangements, arguing in a pair of suits that the law is unconstitutional.

  • August 10, 2026

    Lighting Co. Won't Get Fees Or Triple Damages In Patent Case

    A Nevada federal judge has rejected lighting company Signify's motion for treble damages and $4.3 million in attorney fees atop an over $410,000 patent infringement verdict against its rival Lepro, ruling that Lepro's conduct was not malicious or in bad faith.

  • August 10, 2026

    Taylor Farms Pulls Jalapeno Products Over Salmonella Risk

    Taylor Farms is pulling from store shelves more than a dozen products containing jalapeno peppers, including salsa and guacamole, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday, as the agencies investigate a salmonella outbreak tied to a grower in northwest Mexico.

  • August 10, 2026

    Meta Loses Appeal Days Before Social Media Trial Begins

    The Ninth Circuit said Monday it lacks jurisdictional authority over Meta's appeal in a social-media-addiction multidistrict litigation at this stage, saying Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act can provide a defense to liability but not immunity from a lawsuit.

  • August 10, 2026

    Costco Can't Shake Wash. Workers' Moonlighting Class Action

    More than 26,000 Costco Wholesale Corp. workers have beaten back the company's bid for an early win in their Washington state court moonlighting class action, though a judge also denied the workers' own push for a pretrial victory.

  • August 10, 2026

    California City And Cannabis Co. Square Off In Contract Suit

    A California city and a cannabis operations holding company are suing one another in state court over so-called mitigation fees, with the city alleging the business owner breached its contract by failing to pay the fees, and the holding company alleging that the fees were invalid and the city interfered with a purchasing deal over them.

  • August 10, 2026

    Electrolux Seeks DC Circ. Review Of IAM Pension's $32M Win

    Appliance manufacturer Electrolux is turning to the D.C. Circuit to challenge a $32 million arbitration award in favor of an International Association of Machinists pension fund after a trial court upheld the award last month over the company's objections.

  • August 10, 2026

    Lowe's, Chubb Unit Reach Deal To End $90M Settlement Fight

    Lowe's has settled a dispute seeking coverage from a Chubb unit toward an underlying $90 million wrongful death settlement involving an employee of the home improvement giant, according to a notice filed days before a jury trial was expected to begin in North Carolina federal court.

  • August 07, 2026

    GoFundMe Tricked Donors Into Paying Default Tips, Suit Says

    Online fundraising platform GoFundMe is using deceptive website design practices to trick consumers into paying optional "tips" that wholly benefit the company and are automatically tacked onto their donations without their explicit consent, according to a putative class action filed in Illinois federal court. 

  • 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.

Expert Analysis

  • Key Trends Shaping ESG And Sustainability Law In 2026

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    2025 saw a chaotic regulatory landscape and novel litigation around environmental, social and governance issues and sustainability — and 2026, while perhaps more predictable, will likely be no less challenging, with more lawsuits and a regulatory tug-of-war complicating compliance for global companies, say attorneys at Crowell.

  • 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.

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    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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