Temu app contains ‘most dangerous’ spyware in circulation: class action lawsuit

The complaint alleges that the fast fashion giant gains access to “literally everything on your phone” once its app is downloaded.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 13, 2023

Bangladesh stalls decision on garment workers’ minimum wage

As protests turned deadly, a government board tasked with setting wages for garment workers agreed to reduce the number of pay grades, but did not meet its Nov. 1 deadline.

By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 3, 2023

New regulations seek to expose fashion greenwashers’ true colors

In Europe, governments plan to prohibit fashion companies and other industries from making vague or misleading environmental claims, and the U.S. could soon do the same.

By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 1, 2023

Adidas case slapped with amended complaint for violating ESG policies

Shareholders amended the class-action lawsuit against the sportswear brand, which accuses it of failing to disclose ESG and DEI violations made by rapper Ye in a timely manner.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 26, 2023

Amazon crimes unit referral nabs court win in China

Prada and other brands received a favorable ruling in the case following the e-commerce giant's effort to curb the sale of counterfeit luxury products.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 24, 2023

Adidas requests new trial in Thom Browne infringement case

A jury found the luxury fashion brand not liable for the sneaker giant’s complaints in January.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 23, 2023

Shein faces copyright infringement complaint

The legal complaint is the latest for the fast fashion giant, which recently faced copyright charges under racketeering laws.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 13, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch facing investigation over former CEO’s behavior

The law firm is investigating whether Abercrombie’s top leadership breached “their fiduciary duties” to their shareholders.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 9, 2023

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches initiative to curb carbon emissions

The new program is designed to help apparel manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint by a minimum of 45% over the next seven years.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 5, 2023

The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain

From pollution to human rights violations, new laws in Europe are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 26, 2023

Temu accused of failing to secure customer personal and financial data in class action lawsuit

The legal complaint claims the fast fashion giant wiretapped its customers’ electronic communications through its website.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 22, 2023

The FABRIC Act reintroduced in Senate to protect garment workers’ wages

The legislation would hold brands and manufacturers accountable for pay violations, eliminate piece rate pay and create a $50 million per year domestic manufacturing program.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 15, 2023

Heydude to pay $1.95M to settle FTC charges

In addition to failing to cancel orders and provide refunds, the Federal Trade Commission said the brand suppressed negative product reviews.

By Dani James • Sept. 14, 2023

$1.7B worth of shipments detained by US since enactment of forced labor law: report

Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were apparel, footwear and textiles. 

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023

VFC must pay up to $730M in taxes related to Timberland legal dispute

A federal judge sided with the IRS over the timeline of its required payments.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2023

Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers

Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2023

Uncertain economy and sourcing challenges are top of mind for fashion execs in 2023: report

Respondents said they were also looking to increase their sustainability and compliance spending, as well as reduce their reliance on China.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2023

US lawmakers revisit Kangaroo Protection Act

The legislation, introduced last week, is aimed at ending the sale and import of commercial kangaroo skin products.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 1, 2023

H&M, Nike among EU and UK stores tossing items meant for reuse or recycling

An investigation by Changing Markets Foundation found 76% of donated pieces were either destroyed, abandoned or shipped to Africa.

By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2023

H&M sues Shein for copyright infringement

The case was filed in Hong Kong, with the next hearing scheduled for the end of July.

By Laurel Deppen • July 25, 2023

Shein boosts spending on US lobbying

The fast fashion giant has been experiencing increased pressure from lawmakers as it considers becoming a publicly traded company.

By Laurel Deppen • July 24, 2023

Gap adds its name to the Pakistan Accord

The retail giant signed on to the International Accord’s legally binding agreement on worker safety this week, bringing the total number of signatories to 65.

By Lara Ewen • July 21, 2023

EPA releases new guidelines on forever chemicals

The framework seeks to prevent harmful PFAS from reaching consumers, as manufacturers begin to phase out these chemicals used in stain- and water-resistant textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • July 5, 2023

TrusTrace releases updated open source accountability playbook

The Traceability Roadmap is aimed at presenting guidelines for fashion companies looking to update supply chain protocols.

By Lara Ewen • June 30, 2023

Fast fashion waste problem needs better solutions, lawmakers say

Two lawmakers are requesting that the federal government look into what can be done to reduce waste from textiles.

By Jacob Wallace • June 28, 2023