The interplay between federal and state laws, and between the President and state governors, is confusing to many American employers, and even more so to foreign companies doing business in the United States.

An Illinois Walmart has seen two employees die from the coronavirus. The lawsuit appears the first to try and make an employer responsible.

Shiseido, Abercrombie & Fitch Europe and Louis Vuitton were second, third and fourth, respectively, in the number of trademark applications made last year, a study found.

For retailers in financial trouble, skittish lenders and the indeterminate timing of store closures can vex decision-making.

Attorney general Letitia James called Amazon’s firing of a worker who organized a walkout over coronavirus concerns “immoral and inhumane.”

Retailers navigating new state and local rules during the coronavirus pandemic face uncertainty amid the President’s more gung-ho stance.

The industry’s attorneys say clients are most worried about finances, rent due on store leases and handling layoffs during the pandemic.

As states around the U.S. scramble to restrict public places in order to slow the pandemic, many workers face questions about pay.

A bankruptcy court blocked potential payment recovery suits against creditors who got paid soon before the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.

Companies putting off shows and retail conferences amid the outbreak could test the power of a little-used provision in event contracts.

A British TV host changed his name to Hugo Boss to highlight trademark disputes. He made headlines worldwide, but the German brand says it doesn’t mind.

The lawsuit also names Gucci Americas Brunello Cucinelli USA, Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands and shines a light on hiring practices.

A spokesman for Peter Nygård described the allegations as “completely false, without foundation and are vigorously denied.”

A theme with troubled retailers including Forever 21 is vendors are asked for support during a bankruptcy, but face tough odds of recovery.

A Delaware bankruptcy judge signaled he was ready to sign off on the retailer’s deal with Authentic Brands Group and landlords.