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Nike probed in the US for bias against white employees
Federal regulators claim diversity programs discriminated against white employees, challenging past corporate DEI practices.
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Australian regulator fines Lululemon for email spam
Australia’s regulator has penalized Lululemon for embedding promotions in service emails during the 2024 holiday period.
Sports brands and retailers in line for tariff refunds
A court order now extends refund rights to all importers — not just those who sued. But the government is already appealing.
PTPA seeking outside capital, per report
Players’ union explores $1bn raise to reshape tennis governance and commercial control.
Puma loses EU stripe trademark case
EU court rejects Puma’s opposition to Chinese entrepreneur’s stripe-based trademark, highlighting limits of protecting basic geometric elements.
Nike pays Thai workers after five years
After nearly five years of advocacy, Nike agrees to compensate 3,300 Thai factory workers who were allegedly coerced into unpaid leave during the pandemic.
Milan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over labor exploitation
Prosecutors order document delivery from major luxury brands as investigation into exploitative subcontracting networks widens.
Court clears Adidas in Ye investor case
A US court ruled Adidas did not mislead investors over risks tied to its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West (Ye).
Nicklaus Companies files for bankruptcy
Nicklaus Companies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, weeks after a $50 million defamation judgment in favour of founder Jack Nicklaus.
Jack Nicklaus wins $50 million in lawsuit against his former business
The defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies was filed by the former pro golfer in 2023.
Strava withdraws patent lawsuit against Garmin
Strava has voluntarily withdrawn its patent suit against Garmin, ending the case only weeks after filing it in U.S. court.
The Olympus of international sports arbitration may be crumbling
A landmark ruling from the ECJ could affect the sporting goods industry and trade
Squeaky shoes, big suit: On faces class action
A class action claims On’s Cloudmonster shoes squeak loudly – plaintiffs call it “embarrassing” and say On excluded the defect from its warranty.
René Benko sentenced to two years for creditor fraud
Austrian investor René Benko has been sentenced to two years in prison for damaging creditors during his personal insolvency proceedings.
European Commission investigating Shein
Brussels alleges addictive design, non-transparent algorithms, and sale of illegal products by the fast-fashion giant.
Intersport fined €3.5m for customer-data transfers
France’s data watchdog penalises the sporting goods retailer for transferring loyalty programme members’ contact details to social networks without consent.
Dazn to introduce prediction markets
Sports streaming platform Dazn plans to integrate prediction markets into broadcasts, potentially competing for fans’ discretionary spending with sporting goods purchases.
Temu’s Europe HQ raided by EU regulators
EU regulators raided Temu’s Dublin headquarters on December 10 as part of a foreign-subsidy investigation. The action intensifies pressure on China-backed low-cost platforms operating in Europe.
The fashion industry’s illegal practice of resale price maintenance
A EU antitrust ruling on resale price maintenance sends a clear signal to brands alike. Here’s what the industry should take away.
FESI: ‘Our members are committed to staying the course’
Secretary General Jérôme Pero explains how FESI works to turn EU sustainability and digital policies into workable solutions.
The Olympus of international sports arbitration may be crumbling
A landmark ruling from the ECJ could affect the sporting goods industry and trade
TrusTrace named Gartner Representative Provider for Digital Product Passports
Sweden-based traceability platform TrusTrace has been recognized by Gartner as a representative provider for Digital Product Passports.
A call to police e-commerce imports to EU
Some 64 organizations have issued a joint statement to ask the European Union to close loopholes in its legislation that foreign e-commerce platforms and vendors are, they say, exploiting to avoid meeting EU standards.
EU’s new Ecodesign law takes effect
The new regulation requires companies to disclose discarded items and limit waste, with large firms required to comply by February 2027.
Italy enforces helmet rule for all skiers
From Nov. 1, Italy will require all snow sports participants to wear CE-certified helmets, tightening slope safety ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
The fashion industry’s illegal practice of resale price maintenance
A EU antitrust ruling on resale price maintenance sends a clear signal to brands alike. Here’s what the industry should take away.
EU Green Claims Directive is dead, for now
The Commission’s laconic announcement came on June 20 from spokesman Maciej Berestecki, who said: “In the current context, indeed the Commission intends to withdraw the Green claims proposal.”
Three years on – EU framework for the distribution of branded products, from an attorney’s perspective
The EU Commision’s revision of the framework, now three years old, has sought to meet the legal challenges of new online distribution models by imposing new vertical restrictions. Reactions in the private sector have been various.
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