The Little Book of Fashion Law (ABA Little Books Series)

The Little Book of Fashion Law (ABA Little Books Series)

Much has changed in the fashion industry since the end of World War II to require more highly developed legal skills and, happily, a much greater allocation to legal expense. The industry is entirely global and a surprisingly large number of members have grown into mega multi-nationals, with large in-house legal departments and brand-name law firms to match the power of their own brand names. Divided into four seasons and discussing more than 30 cases concerning some of the most recognizable names in the business including Louboutin, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry. The Little Book of Fashion Law looks at the many issues of this fascinating legal arena: Season One: Fashion Law and Intellectual Property - Season Two: Fashion Law and Business, Trade, Litigation, and Consumer Protection - Season Three: Beauty and the Law - Season Four: Fitness and the Law Explore the glamour and grit of the fashion world in this fun look at the stories behind the dresses, sunglasses, perfumes, and handbags. Ursula Furi-Perry, J.D. is a nationally published legal writer, adjunct college professor and attorney from Massachusetts, whose articles have been published by Law.com, American Lawyer Media, the American Bar Association, LawCrossing.com, The National Jurist, Legal Assistant Today, and several of the Boston Herald's community publications. Furi-Perry teaches paralegal courses at Bridgewater State College and Northern Essex Community College. She received her Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from the Massachusetts School of Law, where she graduated at the top of her class. She writes about legal careers, legal topics and issues of importance to women at http://furiperry.blogspot.com