Ongoing
International Businesses - U.S. IP Rights
Representation of various non-U.S. businesses in protecting their IP rights in the U.S., including a well-known UK apparel designer, a famous British artist, French technology companies, a Scandinavian media company, a French filmmaker, and a public Canadian technology company.
International Businesses - U.S. IP Rights
Representation of various non-U.S. businesses in protecting their IP rights in the U.S., including a well-known UK apparel designer, a famous British artist, French technology companies, a Scandinavian media company, a French filmmaker, and a public Canadian technology company.
Ongoing
Syndicated Loan - Asset Based Facility
Representation of a major U.S. commercial bank as agent in an $80 million secured asset based revolving loan facility to an apparel manufacturer. This involved the transfer of the agency role to the bank and continues to have various amendments to the loan documents, including negotiating new factoring arrangements, intercreditor agreements and third party waivers.
Syndicated Loan - Asset Based Facility
Representation of a major U.S. commercial bank as agent in an $80 million secured asset based revolving loan facility to an apparel manufacturer. This involved the transfer of the agency role to the bank and continues to have various amendments to the loan documents, including negotiating new factoring arrangements, intercreditor agreements and third party waivers.
3/13/2013
Gulaylar Group - Acquisition of Three-Story Retail Condo at Extell's International Gem Tower
Representation of Gulaylar Group, in connection with its purchase of a jewelry exchange in the heart of New York City's Diamond District. Istanbul-based Gulaylar Group, is one of Turkey's leading jewelry companies with headquarters located in Turkey's commercial gold center. The Gulaylar Group plans to leverage its retail development expertise to create a world-class jewelry exchange in New York City.
Gulaylar Group - Acquisition of Three-Story Retail Condo at Extell's International Gem Tower
Representation of Gulaylar Group, in connection with its purchase of a jewelry exchange in the heart of New York City's Diamond District. Istanbul-based Gulaylar Group, is one of Turkey's leading jewelry companies with headquarters located in Turkey's commercial gold center. The Gulaylar Group plans to leverage its retail development expertise to create a world-class jewelry exchange in New York City.
2011
Luxury Apparel & Home Furnishing Company - Preferred Stock
Representation of a start-up limited edition luxury apparel and home furnishing collections company in a seed capital preferred stock offering and corporate structuring matters, including the formation of an advisory board and the adoption of an equity incentive plan.
Luxury Apparel & Home Furnishing Company - Preferred Stock
Representation of a start-up limited edition luxury apparel and home furnishing collections company in a seed capital preferred stock offering and corporate structuring matters, including the formation of an advisory board and the adoption of an equity incentive plan.
2010
Fashionware - Intellectual Property Matters
Representation of Fashionware Technologies Corp., a boutique technology solutions developer specializing in the fashion industry, in connection with intellectual property, marketing and corporate matters related to its proprietary Fashionware PLM software suite designed to manage the life cycle of products for apparel, footwear and soft goods companies.
Fashionware - Intellectual Property Matters
Representation of Fashionware Technologies Corp., a boutique technology solutions developer specializing in the fashion industry, in connection with intellectual property, marketing and corporate matters related to its proprietary Fashionware PLM software suite designed to manage the life cycle of products for apparel, footwear and soft goods companies.
2010
Major Financial Institution - Asset-Based Facility
Representation of a major financial institution in restructuring several loan and intercreditor agreements involving a fashion company as borrower and two major banks as lenders.
Major Financial Institution - Asset-Based Facility
Representation of a major financial institution in restructuring several loan and intercreditor agreements involving a fashion company as borrower and two major banks as lenders.
2009
Fred Leighton - Jeweler to the Stars
Debtors' counsel for Fred Leighton LLC, famous “Jeweler to the Stars,” and related companies in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Fred Leighton’s collection is widely recognized as the world's most prestigious collection of rare and historic jewels.
Fred Leighton - Jeweler to the Stars
Debtors' counsel for Fred Leighton LLC, famous “Jeweler to the Stars,” and related companies in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Fred Leighton’s collection is widely recognized as the world's most prestigious collection of rare and historic jewels.
2008
Louis Vuitton/LVMH - New York Counsel
New York counsel to Louis Vuitton and LVMH in connection with their New York real estate transactions.
Louis Vuitton/LVMH - New York Counsel
New York counsel to Louis Vuitton and LVMH in connection with their New York real estate transactions.
2008
Global Vision Information Technology (Proprietary), Ltd. v. Fashionware Solutions Inc.
Representation of Fashionware Solutions Inc., in defeating the plaintiff-developer’s motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin our client’s use and exploitation of its own custom developed fashion industry software under South African copyright law. (S.D.N.Y.)
Global Vision Information Technology (Proprietary), Ltd. v. Fashionware Solutions Inc.
Representation of Fashionware Solutions Inc., in defeating the plaintiff-developer’s motion for a preliminary injunction to enjoin our client’s use and exploitation of its own custom developed fashion industry software under South African copyright law. (S.D.N.Y.)
Ongoing
Cookie's Department Stores - Litigation Counsel
Representation of New York's largest retailer of children's clothing in all of its litigation needs.
Cookie's Department Stores - Litigation Counsel
Representation of New York's largest retailer of children's clothing in all of its litigation needs.
2008
Money Center Bank - $25 Million Facility
Representation of a money center bank in a $25 million asset-based senior secured revolving credit facility of a specialty apparel retailer and distributor.
Money Center Bank - $25 Million Facility
Representation of a money center bank in a $25 million asset-based senior secured revolving credit facility of a specialty apparel retailer and distributor.
2008
St. Eve International - Asset Sale
Representation of St. Eve International, Inc., a leading supplier of women's undergarments, women's sleepwear and children's apparel, in its asset sale to Russell-Newman, Inc. The combined entity will be one of the largest intimate apparel companies in the world, supplying most major retailers.
St. Eve International - Asset Sale
Representation of St. Eve International, Inc., a leading supplier of women's undergarments, women's sleepwear and children's apparel, in its asset sale to Russell-Newman, Inc. The combined entity will be one of the largest intimate apparel companies in the world, supplying most major retailers.
2008
Money Center Bank - $125 Million Facility
Representation of a money center bank, as agent, in a syndicated $125 million asset-based senior secured credit facility to a large apparel designer and manufacturer.
Money Center Bank - $125 Million Facility
Representation of a money center bank, as agent, in a syndicated $125 million asset-based senior secured credit facility to a large apparel designer and manufacturer.
2008
Private Equity Company - Acquisition-Related Employment Issues
Representation of a private equity limited liability company in drafting executive employment contracts in connection with its acquisition of an apparel and accessory company.
Private Equity Company - Acquisition-Related Employment Issues
Representation of a private equity limited liability company in drafting executive employment contracts in connection with its acquisition of an apparel and accessory company.
2003 - 2008
Fashion Companies - Licensing
Representation of fashion companies in negotiating licensing rights from Kenneth Cole, Tahari and other brands.
Fashion Companies - Licensing
Representation of fashion companies in negotiating licensing rights from Kenneth Cole, Tahari and other brands.
2007
Apparel Designer/Manufacturer - Purchase
Representation of an offshore apparel designer/manufacturer in the purchase of a US fashion designer.
Apparel Designer/Manufacturer - Purchase
Representation of an offshore apparel designer/manufacturer in the purchase of a US fashion designer.
2007
Shoe Company - Expansion
Representation of a major U.S. men’s shoe company in its expansion into high-end shopping centers throughout the country.
Shoe Company - Expansion
Representation of a major U.S. men’s shoe company in its expansion into high-end shopping centers throughout the country.
2007
S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. - Cybersquatter Eviction
Representation of S. Rothschild & Co. in its successful UDRP arbitration against a cybersquatter to recover a domain containing our client's registered trademark. S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. v. Bao Shui Chen, NAF Decision (Dec. 29, 2007)
S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. - Cybersquatter Eviction
Representation of S. Rothschild & Co. in its successful UDRP arbitration against a cybersquatter to recover a domain containing our client's registered trademark. S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. v. Bao Shui Chen, NAF Decision (Dec. 29, 2007)
2007
Garment Manufacturer - Employment Litigation
Representation of a garment manufacturer in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation and a hostile work environment. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management. We also conduct periodic sensitivity training for its staff.
Garment Manufacturer - Employment Litigation
Representation of a garment manufacturer in a lawsuit by a former employee claiming discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation and a hostile work environment. We continue to represent the company in all aspects of its employment disputes, including contracts and risk management. We also conduct periodic sensitivity training for its staff.
2007
Luxury Candy Retailer - Co-Branding and Supply Agreement
Representation of a well-known New York City candy retailer in negotiating an exclusive co-branding and supply agreement with a famous contemporary clothing company.
Luxury Candy Retailer - Co-Branding and Supply Agreement
Representation of a well-known New York City candy retailer in negotiating an exclusive co-branding and supply agreement with a famous contemporary clothing company.
2006
Garment Industry Executive - Employment Contract
Representation of a top executive at a well-known garment designer in contract negotiations and subsequent severance package.
Garment Industry Executive - Employment Contract
Representation of a top executive at a well-known garment designer in contract negotiations and subsequent severance package.
2004
Manufacturing Company Executive - Internal Investigation
Representation of the former Executive Vice President of a large manufacturing company in an internal investigation of alleged materials theft.
Manufacturing Company Executive - Internal Investigation
Representation of the former Executive Vice President of a large manufacturing company in an internal investigation of alleged materials theft.
1998
Not-for-Profit Association - ERISA Litigation
Representation of a not-for-profit association of garment contractors in the prosecution of ERISA and RICO claims against a former executive.
Not-for-Profit Association - ERISA Litigation
Representation of a not-for-profit association of garment contractors in the prosecution of ERISA and RICO claims against a former executive.
1998
Fashion Designer - Financial Restructuring
Representation of a high fashion apparel designer/manufacturer in the restructuring of its debt and equity, including cancellation of institutional debt, new factoring arrangements and a joint venture with an overseas manufacturer.
Fashion Designer - Financial Restructuring
Representation of a high fashion apparel designer/manufacturer in the restructuring of its debt and equity, including cancellation of institutional debt, new factoring arrangements and a joint venture with an overseas manufacturer.
Garment Contractors - ERISA Pre-Emption Litigation
Representation of a group of garment contractors in a successful challenge on ERISA pre-emption grounds to a section of New York State Business Corporation Law.
Representation of a group of garment contractors in a successful challenge on ERISA pre-emption grounds to a section of New York State Business Corporation Law.
1996
Judith Ripka Designs, Ltd. v. Penny Preville, Inc.
Successful defense of a high-end jewelry designer at trial against claims of copyright and trade dress infringement. Judith Ripka Designs, Ltd. v. Penny Preville, Inc., 935 F. Supp. 237 (S.D.N.Y. 1996)
Judith Ripka Designs, Ltd. v. Penny Preville, Inc.
Successful defense of a high-end jewelry designer at trial against claims of copyright and trade dress infringement. Judith Ripka Designs, Ltd. v. Penny Preville, Inc., 935 F. Supp. 237 (S.D.N.Y. 1996)
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