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Fred Leighton Files for Chapter 11

Move by Ralph Esmerian aimed at halting fine jewelry auction.

VS, Phat Fashions in Copyright Dispute

Is Victoria's Secret's Pink too Phat?

Fate of Esmerian Jewels Still Not Clear

Jeweler still fighting to call off Christie's auction on Tuesday; court ruling expected Monday.

Hermès, Dior Notch Counterfeit Wins

Hermes International and Christian Dior prevailed in separate efforts to protect their intellectual property.

Queens Raid Nets $5.5M in Counterfeit Goods

Investigators and New York City police officers raided a Queens warehouse, turning up an estimated $5.5…

In Brief: Mob Testimony Delayed… Former Sears CEO’s Pay…

The fashion industry will have to wait to see if former trim producer Lewis Kasman's appearance at a Brooklyn…

Barington Presses Dillard’s for Documents

The ball is now in the hands of the Dillard family.

Talking About the Mob: Ex-SA Figure to Testify In Feds’ Gambino Case

Just when it seemed Seventh Avenue had shed its cloak of organized crime, it could be pulled right back in.

Former Friedman’s CEO Found Guilty

Bradley Stinn, former chief executive officer of jewelry retailer Friedman's Inc. and its affiliate, Crescent…

Class Action Status Sought in Sterling Suit

Lawyers for a group of 15 current and former female employees are seeking class action status for a suit…

Cotton Ads Banned By U.K. Authority

The U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a batch of ads by Cotton Council International, trading…

Baugur, Execs Under Investigation for Tax Evasion in Iceland

Baugur Group might face in any attempt to take over Saks Inc. The investment company and two Execs under…

Valuables on the Line in Esmerian Case

The legal battle between Ralph Esmerian, owner of Fred Leighton, and Merrill Lynch is heating up, with…

Charming Shoppes Files Suit Against Hedge Funds

Charming Shoppes Inc. filed a lawsuit against two hedge funds on Friday, alleging they are trying to elect…

Gordon Awarded $300K in Licensing Dispute

Licensing agent Mort Gordon has been awarded in excess of $300,000 in a long-standing dispute over a men's…