The fashion industry has continued to experience remarkable progress and growth in the past year, driven by the influence of innovation in technology, evolving consumer preferences, and heightened focus on sustainability. The Fashion, Apparel & Beauty industry team at Foley & Lardner, in collaboration with the Luxury Law Alliance, invites you to start the new year off with our custom CLE program discussing the most impactful legal decisions and issues from 2023 shaping the industry and how these can impact players in this sector.
In addition to reviewing the most influential case law from 2023 and cases to watch in 2024, our team will provide their perspectives on growing trends in the industry, spotlighting the following hot topics:
- Recently Passed and Pending Significant Legislation
- The Ongoing Evolution of Sustainability
- Momentum in the Metaverse
- Transformative Upcycling
- Generative AI in Fashion
- M&A in the Industry
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