On June 23, 2022, Kelley Drye will host the eighth annual IN FASHION: Fashion and Retail Law Summit for executives and in-house counsel. Kelley Drye lawyers and thought leaders from some of the world's top fashion and retail companies will convene for a full day of presentations on hot button issues that impact the business.
IN FASHION will be featuring keynote speaker Claire Spofford, Chief Executive Officer and President of women's apparel brand J. Jill.
The event will address the latest trends, anticipated developments, and challenges in the fashion and retail industries.
IN FASHION 2022 PROGRAMS
New Trends on Vintage Styles: Advertising Law
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Christie Grymes Thompson, chair of Kelley
Drye's Advertising Law practice, and partner Gonzalo Mon will discuss the latest trends on
vintage issues, including claims about sustainability and
environmental benefits, claims about the content and origin of
products, the use of influencers, and what's happening with
consumer reviews.
Forever Chemicals in the Fashion Industry: Managing
Liability and Consumer Sentiment with PFAS and Other Emerging
Contaminants
Partner Andrew Homer and special counsel Joe Green will discuss the most pertinent
regulations, litigation issues, and liability developments
surrounding the most impactful evolving contaminants in a
generation: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These
so-called "forever chemicals" are the prime focus of
federal and state regulators, as well as environmental and consumer
protection groups that are scrutinizing PFAS use in apparel and
other consumer products. The presentation will highlight key
enforcement trends, such as under California's Proposition 65,
and state regulatory efforts, and touch on ways to minimize and
manage potential liability through supply chain engagement,
contract language, testing and other best practices.
Forecasting the Future of Privacy: What the Fashion
Industry Needs to Know
Privacy is continuing to receive enormous attention from Congress,
the States, the FTC, and even the White House. Co-chair of Kelley
Drye's State Attorney General practice, Paul Singer, and of counsel Jessica Rich, former director of the FTCs
Bureau of Consumer Protection, will discuss key privacy legal
developments at the State and Federal level and what they mean for
the fashion industry.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights in the
Metaverse
Andrea Calvaruso, chair of Kelley Drye's
Trademark and Copyright practice and Intellectual Property partner
Michael Zinna will discuss the new challenges
that brands are facing with respect to the enforcement of
intellectual property rights related to digital assets and Non
Fungible Tokens ("NFTs").
Clear and Convincing Evidence: What Importers Need to
Know About the UFLPA
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) goes into effect on
June 21st, exposing importers to legal and reputational risk
associated with the presumption of forced labor in their supply
chains. In this session, Kelley Drye partner John Foote and special counsel Jennifer McCadney will help importers
understand the implementation of the UFLPA and provide guidance on
how companies should prepare to comply with the Act and how to
respond to potential inquiries from CBP with sufficient evidence to
establish that their goods were not produced with forced labor.
More Radical Transparency in Fashion: PAY
New York, one of the most recognizable fashion capitals of the
world and one of the nation's largest labor markets, will soon
join other key jurisdictions in a growing trend of state and local
pay transparency requirements for employers across the country. And
while transparency is generally a virtue, pay transparency laws
create a quagmire of issues in attracting and retaining
talent—not to mention HR and legal landmines. Mark Konkel, chair of Kelley Drye's Labor
and Employment practice will cover new pay transparency laws,
insights on compliance, and practical implications for talent
acquisition and retention.
New In Style: Mass Arbitrations and How Your Company
Should be Prepared
Mass arbitration – where thousands of claimants assert
arbitration demands against a company at the same time – is
becoming increasingly common. This trend can expose companies to
hefty filing fees associated with thousands of individual
arbitrations – in addition to costs of defense that arise in
connection with any dispute resolution. Partner Whitney Smith and special counsel Glenn Graham will discuss this recent
development and what your company can do to protect itself.
This complimentary event is by invitation only.