Legal Blog

Whether looking for sustainable fashion resources, more information on fashion law, tips on growing your fashion business, or teaching...

I had a terrific time talking about legalities pertaining to eco-fashion and other "green" marketing claims at the Fashion and...

Thank you Leaders in the Law for your spotlight on the fashion law practice of my firm and my new book, A Practical Guide to Fashion Law...

Publisher Bloomsbury/Fairchild’s Newest Fashion Law Book Provides a Fresh Approach to Building a Fashion Business Save 20% at...

Can a tote bag ever be considered a wallet? Not under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HSTUS) it can't! But what...

Loved the one-of-a-kind feminine designs by designer and Creative Director, Way Zen (in photo with me) of JSONG International, as seen at...

I got a frantic call recently where a Protest (not prepared and submitted by an attorney) was denied and an importer was facing a $200K...

Did you know that roughly 65% of all textiles imported into the US in 2016 were sourced from these five counties? 1. China 2. Vietnam 3....

Whether it's the animal itself or a portion of it used as decorative trim on a handbag, most imports of "exotic" animals require advance...

Intellectual property (IP) owners recognize the value of registering their trademarks and copyrights with the US Patent and Trademark...

Preventing the importation of merchandise that infringes on the intellectual property rights of a United States trademark or copyright...

Many thanks to NYC's Fashion Group International (www.fgi.org) for inviting me to speak on fashion and trade at their "Law & Order"...

Substantial increases went into effect earlier this week on August 1, 2016 from what had formerly been the maximum penalty amounts issued...

If you're a seasoned importer you almost certainly have, and if you have not heard about this fair before, it's time you did if you're...

This month I was featured in "Emerging Brands Fight for Footing in Fashion," an article about emerging fashion brands and the many...

Ever hear of cellulite slimming leggings made of fabric infused with caffeine to metabolize fat?  Me neither! Nevertheless, according to...

US Customs ruled that no specialty provisions existed to avoid the payment of customs duties, or severely reduce them, on haute couture...

As clothing is an article we deal with everyday, it seems to be pretty straightforward. When it comes to its tariff classification and...