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Perfumes in Brazil: legal protection beyond scent
Stocche Forbes lawyers Thiago Porto Ribeiro and Mateus Lino Ferreira analyse how Brazilian law protects fragrances in the luxury sector, even though scent itself is not recognised as a direct IP object
‘A board-level issue’: the resurgence of force majeure
Ongoing geopolitical, economic and environmental turbulence means it has never been more important to get force majeure drafting right at the outset, write Julian Copeman and Richard Mendoza of HSF Kramer
What to watch in 2026: key US fashion, apparel and beauty cases
Foley luxury lawyers Jeff Greene, Jax England, Ashley Koley and Sarah McGrath examine some of the hottest industry cases on the US docket
‘The impacts can be substantive’: Arbitrating in a sanctions led environment
Parties must treat sanctions risk assessment and enforcement planning as a continuous process rather than a one-off “check-the-box” exercise, says Michelman & Robinson's Akshay Sewlikar and Dmitriy Gelfand
Menstrual equity is now a reality in India
Hausfeld lawyers Ingrid Gubbay and Cara Nicholson examine recent Indian appellate litigation on the right to menstrual health
European, US GCs positive on Europe’s growth and investment opportunities – study
More than four in five GCs say their companies view Europe as attractive, according to ADVANT survey
New Spanish customer service law shifts luxury retail-client relationships
Hogan Lovells’ Adrián Fernández de Pedro examines how Spain’s new customer service law reshapes legal obligations for luxury retailers
Bermuda’s new arbitration centre is the right idea at the right time
For three decades, Bermuda has discussed the idea of a dedicated arbitral institution and hearing facility. That talk is finally becoming reality, writes Ben Rigby
Trust is not peripheral to communications strategy, it is central to it
Law firm communicators are most effective when they are the most trusted voice in the room, writes Vinson & Elkins’ chief communications officer Allan Schoenberg
AI is not the only answer for an innovative law firm in 2026
Having the latest AI tool is not enough to cut through in today’s legal market – ensuring your firm has the right systems and processes in place is just as important, writes Kennedy’s global managing partner Meg Catalano
France’s new collective redress law offers wins for consumers, but challenges for business
New laws that significantly change French class action law will pose challenges for claimant and defendant lawyers alike, writes Ben Rigby
Why storytelling should be at the centre of law firm recruitment
Humanising the firm experience can help build trust when seeking to attract talent, writes Vinson & Elkins’ chief communications officer Allan Schoenberg
AI, tariffs and IP issues top of mind for luxury brand executives
Roundtable held to coincide with Luxury Law Summit New York highlights the trends impacting the luxury market
How tariffs are reshaping holiday shopping trends for fashion, apparel and beauty brands
Foley & Lardner’s Arianna Benitez Colon discusses how tariffs are driving strategic shopping trends among luxury consumers, including earlier purchases and greater selectivity
Rethinking performance: the impact of tougher partner expectations on culture
Do tougher partner expectations help firms perform at their best – like elite teams in sport – or quietly undermine the culture that makes high performance possible, asks Moray McLaren