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A new class action complaint accuses Ulta Beauty of “greenwashing” its flagship “Conscious Beauty® at Ulta Beauty®” program by marketing thousands of products as “clean” and compliant with its “Made Without List™” while allegedly selling items that still contain ingredients…
Washington’s beauty industry is entering a major clean-up phase as the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act fully kicks in, forcing brands, salons, and retailers to rethink formulas, sourcing, and inventory strategies over the next two years. This shift reaches beyond makeup to…
Upcoming consumer protection reforms across Canada will force fashion, beauty, and retail suppliers to rethink online contracts, subscription models, and renewal flows starting in 2026. Consumer brands selling into Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will face higher compliance…
A proposed class action—Garcia v Hairmax International LLC, was filed in California federal court targeting the laser hair therapy brand Hairmax. The lawsuit asserts that Hairmax unlawfully failed to make clear and conspicuous auto-renewal disclosures as mandated by the California Automatic…
Stanley tumblers have become a social media sensation, inspiring everything from viral trends to long lines at retailers. However, in November 2025, the company behind the iconic drinkware—Pacific Market International (PMI)—filed a high-profile lawsuit against discount retailer Five Below, accusing…
The lawsuit outcome will set a precedent for how copyright law can be effectively enforced against AI technology.
In a case that has captivated both the legal and luxury retail worlds, U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco dismissed a high-profile antitrust lawsuit brought against Hermès over the sales practices for its iconic Birkin handbag. The lawsuit,…
A proposed class action lawsuit (Javid v. MAC Cosmetics, Inc., Case No. 2025-CH-08774) was filed in Cook County, Illinois, accusing MAC Cosmetics of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by using its popular virtual try-on tools both in-store…
With Europe’s luxury icons under scrutiny, the industry faces a new era of reform and accountability.
Framed as a flagship case in the rising war on “superfakes,” the lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction, destruction of infringing goods, and up to $2 million in statutory damages.
The suit challenges whether the retailer’s marketing overstated its sustainability claims and ingredient transparency.