Staci Jennifer Trager (Riordan)

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• Los Angeles Business Journal

  Top 100 Lawyers 2023

  This article profiles Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Trager, co-lead of the Intellectual Property Fashion & Apparel team, as one of the publication’s “Top 100 Lawyers” for 2023, recognizing the accomplishments of the region’s most impactful attorneys.

  May 22, 2023
• Law360

  H&M slips Missouri greenwashing suit over 'Conscious' line

  This article covers the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit filed against H&M by two customers who claimed the fashion company misled consumers about the sustainability of its “Conscious Choice” collection. The article mentions Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion team leader Staci Trager, and IP associates Erin Huntington of Albany and Carlo Bustillos of San Francisco, for representing H&M in the case.

  May 15, 2023
• Law360 |

  H&M again asks Supreme Court to review copyright loss

  This article covers a petition by client H&M asking the US Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision finding that Unicolors Inc. had a valid copyright for certain fabric patterns. The story quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager from an April 21 statement, noting that the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision diverged from a newly stated Supreme Court rule. In addition to Staci, the article mentions Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson and Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, both of the Los Angeles office, for representing H&M.

  April 21, 2023
• Vogue Business

  Virtual try-on is being hit by class actions. Should brands be worried?

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager is quoted in this article covering recent lawsuits against major fashion brands over the use of biometric data related to virtual try-on tools. Staci discusses common business motives behind this type of litigation, her outlook on the probable next steps in one of the cases, and the issue of what constitutes “clear and conspicuous” when it comes to a brand’s biometric data disclosures.

  March 7, 2023
• Vogue Business

  What the Metabirkins verdict means for the future of Web3 fashion

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager is quoted throughout this article, which analyzes fashion company Hermès’ victory in its trademark suit against artist Mason Rothschild over his “Metabirkins” NFT collection. Staci explains the actions Hermès will likely take to remove the existing NFT collection from the secondary market and how this verdict may signal the beginning of the extension of existing rules and laws into virtual spaces.

  Feb 10, 2023
• Law360

  H&M says shoppers’ ‘greenwashing’ claims are baseless

  The following article mentions NP for representing H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, which asked a federal judge in Missouri to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the company deceptively marketed a clothing line as environmentally friendly. H&M’s motion to dismiss asserts that the plaintiffs make “inferential leaps” based on the company’s truthful representations about the garments’ composition. The NP team representing H&M includes Los Angeles partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager, Albany associate Erin Huntington, and San Francisco law clerk Carlo Bustillos, all of the Intellectual Property group.

  Dec 7, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  H&M says truthful marketing dooms sustainable clothing suit

  The following article mentions NP for representing H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, which asked a federal judge in Missouri to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the company deceptively marketed a clothing line as environmentally friendly. H&M’s motion to dismiss asserts that the plaintiffs make “inferential leaps” based on the company’s truthful representations about the garments’ composition. The NP team representing H&M includes Los Angeles partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Trager, Albany associate Erin Huntington, and San Francisco law clerk Carlo Bustillos, all of the Intellectual Property group.

  Dec 7, 2022
• Reuters Legal

  Sony Music ends copyright fight with Gymshark over social media posts

  This article, on Sony Music agreeing to drop a copyright lawsuit against fitness apparel company Gymshark for its alleged misuse of songs in social media ads, mentions Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Jennifer Trager for representing Gymshark. Los Angeles Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson also worked on the case.
  Jan 26, 2022
• Law360

  Justices eye tossing H&M copyright case for question swap

  This article covers Monday’s argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of client H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP in a five-year-long copyright dispute between the fashion retailer and textile manufacturer Unicolors, Inc. The outcome could have a significant and lasting impact on copyright holders as well as alleged infringers by determining what consequences a registrant faces when it fails to provide accurate information on its copyright application. The article mentions Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office, for representing H&M.
  Nov 8, 2021
• The National Law Journal

  A quiet US Supreme Court term ahead for IP—with one potential explosion

  This article covering high-profile IP cases in the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming term includes a case involving client H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. The NP team representing H&M includes Intellectual Property partner and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian, and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  Sep 29, 2021
• Law360

  Electronics company says ‘rushed’ JAMS award should get axed

  Litigation Department vice-chair Staci Riordan and counsel Aaron Brian, both of the Intellectual Property group in Los Angeles, are mentioned in this article for representing Indian electronics company SFO Technologies Private Ltd. in its recent request to vacate a JAMS award. The matter relates to SFO’s complaint against the former owners of California-based Qual-Pro Corp. in 2019, alleging the concealment of debts during an acquisition process and of falsely claiming that test equipment was ready to be capitalized and could be considered an asset.
  July 8, 2021
• Courthouse News Service

  H&M sweater spat heads to High Court

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Reuters

  SCOTUS to review H&M's 9th Circuit win in copyright dispute

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’ s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  High Court to consider intent bar in H&M copyright escape

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Law360

  Supreme Court agrees to hear H&M copyright case

  The following article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving client H&M and allegations of fabric design copyright infringement by textile company Unicolors. Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordon, vice-chair of the Litigation Department and Fashion Practice leader, is quoted in the Law360 article on defending the previous Ninth Circuit ruling, which held that the trial court had erred in its ruling, and found that instead of infringement, the textile company’s copyright was invalid and the plaintiff did not use the copyright process appropriately. The NP team representing H&M also includes Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of the Los Angeles office.
  June 1, 2021
• Business of Fashion

  Why so many fashion professionals are starting side hustles

  In this article on the rise of fashion professionals pursuing side entrepreneurial ventures, Fashion practice leader and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan is quoted on the benefits of employees being transparent about their activities and the need to disclose a side project due to potential contract issues and general goodwill with employers.
  March 30, 2021
• Women’s Wear Daily

  Joe Biden Promises New Day in America

  This article, exploring parts of President Biden’s agenda that will closely affect retail and fashion, quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan, leader of the firm’s Fashion practice, on how the various components of retail are interconnected and how mass vaccinations will help spur these areas of the economy.
  Jan 20, 2021
• Women’s Wear Daily

  $900 Billion Stimulus Throws a Rope, but Retail Needs More

  Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan, leader of the firm’s Fashion practice, is quoted in this article on how the new stimulus legislation, as well as changes in Congress, could impact retailers.
  Jan 6, 2021
• Bloomberg News

  'Edison' Bulb Battle Heats Up With University Targeting GE, Ikea

  An NP team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen on Monday expanded its groundbreaking patent enforcement campaign on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). This article covers the new complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, which seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products. In addition to Seth and Shawn, the NP team includes Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Evan Langdon; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Staci Riordan, Vincent Yip and Peter Wied, and associate Vince Capati; Chicago Intellectual Property associates Paulina Starostka and Angelo Christopher; San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tracy Ickes; and Los Angeles patent specialist Jason Moore.
  Aug 31, 2020
• Law360

  UC System Asks ITC to Probe Home Depot, Others Over LEDs

  An NP team led by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Seth Levy and Shawn Hansen on Monday expanded its groundbreaking patent enforcement campaign on behalf of the Regents of the University of California (UC). The following articles cover the new complaint, filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, which seeks an investigation into the unauthorized importation and sale after importation of UC’s patented filament LED lighting technology by General Electric, Savant Systems, Feit Electric, Home Depot, Ikea, and Satco Products.

  In addition to Seth and Shawn, the NP team includes Washington, DC Intellectual Property partner Evan Langdon; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partners Staci Riordan, Vincent Yip and Peter Wied, and associate Vince Capati; Chicago Intellectual Property associates Paulina Starostka and Angelo Christopher; San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes associate Tracy Ickes; and Los Angeles patent specialist Jason Moore.

  Aug 31, 2020
• <a href="https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/07/22/how-fashion-companies-can-reduce-litigation-risks-and-strengthen-compliance/" target="_blank">New York Law Journal</a>

  How fashion companies can reduce litigation risks and strengthen compliance

  New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Schnapp and Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan co-authored this article on developing robust compliance programs for fashion companies, especially as COVID-19 has created disruptions in supply chain management.
  July 22, 2020
• Cannabis Business Executive

  Marijuana Social Clubs: How Colorado is Setting the Pace

  This article, on the reopening of Colorado’s marijuana hospitality industry, cites a recent NP alert that details guidelines for cannabis retailers to consider for revamping operations without spreading communicable illnesses. Cannabis Business Executive also re-published the complete NP alert, written by San Francisco Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Alison Torbitt; Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan; and San Francisco Labor & Employment associates Hillary Baca and Rachel Conn.
  June 17, 2020
• WWD

  Retailers Facing Store Damage May Look to Insurance

  This article, which examines commercial insurance policy considerations for retail storefronts, quotes Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, based in Los Angeles.
  June 1, 2020
• Reuters Legal

  IN BRIEF: Unicolors' copyright win against H&M unravels in 9th Circuit

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  June 1, 2020
• Law360

  9th Circ. Says Suit Against H&M Hinges On Copyright Validity

  This article mentions Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles, for representing H&M in a dispute involving allegations of fabric design copyright infringement. The NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District to reverse the trial court’s decision.
  May 29, 2020
• The Recorder

  H&M Gets Another Shot at Challenging Validity of Pattern Copyright

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  May 29, 2020
• Bloomberg Law

  H&M Gets Fabric Design Copyright Infringement Verdict Overturned

  The following coverage highlights recent developments in a fabric design copyright infringement dispute in which the NP team secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, reversing the trial court’s decision for client H&M. The NP team that advised H&M was led by Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan, Intellectual Property counsel Aaron Brian and Labor & Employment senior counsel Dale Hudson, all of Los Angeles.
  May 29, 2020
• Women’s Wear Daily

  As COVID Imperils Deals, M&A Contracts May Include More Backstops

  This article about the how the coronavirus era has impacted the future of dealmaking in the fashion industry quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan.
  April 24, 2020
• <a href="https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=23857992-f59e-4cab-bf45-c47bd61c7eaf" target="_blank">Women’s Wear Daily</a>

  Service Providers - Fashion and Retails Lawyers

  This article about the types of matters and questions that fashion and retail attorneys are handling for their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner, Litigation Department vice-chair, and Fashion practice leader Staci Riordan.
  March 25, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Peloton case an example of intellectual property rights of copyright owners

  Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk contributed this column analyzing a copyright dispute between home exercise giant Peloton and the National Music Publishers Association regarding the use of popular music in Peloton video workouts. This column was adapted from an NP alert by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan, New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Schnapp, and associate Catherine Savio.
  March 20, 2020
• Law360

  Tekashi 6ix9ine hit with $2M suit alleging vanished advance

  This article mentions Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan and Los Angeles Complex Commercial Disputes associate Ryan Duckett for their representation of Fashion Nova in a breach-of-contract claim against incarcerated rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine.
  March 18, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  To avoid lawsuits, companies should make websites ADA complaint

  Rochester Corporate partner Jeremy Wolk co-wrote this contributed article analyzing the recent wave of lawsuits against companies whose websites and mobile apps are alleged to be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The column draws on an NP Alert written by Boston Complex Commercial Disputes partner Matt McLaughlin, Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan, and Boston Complex Commercial Disputes associate Marx Calderon.
  Dec 20, 2019
• The American Lawyer

  And the “Litigators of the Week” Runners Up...

  This column includes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Jennifer Riordan and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kristin Jamberdino as “Litigators of the Week” runner ups for securing a dismissal on behalf of fashion retailer Express, LLC.
  Oct 4, 2019
• World Intellectual Property Review

  H&M revives copyright suit with SCOTUS petition

  This article quotes extensively from a petition filed at the Supreme Court by Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan and Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Neal Gauger, who are representing H&M in a copyright suit.
  Sep 11, 2019
• Law360

  H&M takes copyright ruling to Supreme Court

  This story mentions Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan and Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Neal Gauger, who are representing H&M in a copyright suit. The story quotes the attorneys’ petition for cert, which asks the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit ruling that would make it much easier to sue for infringement.
  Sep 10, 2019
• Billboard

  'Party and Bulls--t': NY judge rules phrase is fair use in Notorious B.I.G., Rita Ora songs

  This story highlights Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan and associate Sydney Pritchett and Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Neal Gauger, all of Los Angeles, who successfully defended their client, the estate of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
  Sep 5, 2019
• Law360

  Law360's Weekly Verdict: Legal Lions & Lambs

  This story highlights Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan and associate Sydney Pritchett and Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Neal Gauger, all of Los Angeles, who successfully defended their client, the estate of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
  Sep 5, 2019
• Law360

  2nd Circuit says Biggie's “Party And B*******” is fair use

  This story quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan discussing the successful defense of the estate of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Intellectual Property associate Sydney Pritchett and Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Neal Gauger, both of Los Angeles, also worked on this matter.
  Sep 4, 2019
• Women’s Wear Daily

  At your service: The helping hands in fashion

  Women’s Wear Daily, a leading publication covering the fashion industry, has named Nixon Peabody one of the top law firms for fashion clients. This story quotes Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Riordan, who leads NP’s fashion practice.
  Aug 23, 2019
• Forbes

  Three steps to developing a successful legal niche

  Los Angeles intellectual property partner Staci Riordan is mentioned in this article about how to establish a personal niche in the legal industry.  Staci combined her legal skills with her love of fashion to become a successful fashion attorney.
  May 24, 2018
• AmLaw Daily

  Daily Dicta: Nixon Peabody’s B.I.G. Win

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty successfully defended the estate of rapper Notorious B.I.G. in a copyright suit. Riordan is quoted in this article, saying the ruling “is sure to become an influential decision on music copyright infringement cases.”
  March 12, 2018
• Billboard

  Copyright Lawsuit Against Rita Ora, Notorious B.I.G. Estate Dismissed

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty are quoted for their representation of the estate of rapper Notorious B.I.G. in the successful defense of a copyright suit filed by a 1960s revolutionary poet.
  March 9, 2018
• Law360

  Notorious B.I.G. Shakes Copyright Row Over 'Party' Song

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty are mentioned in this article on NP’s win representing the estate of rapper Notorious B.I.G. A judge ruled the rapper’s use of a phrase from a 1960s poem was permissible under copyright law because it was “transformative.”
  March 9, 2018
• Law360

  H&M, Unicolors face off on Day 1 of fabric copyright trial

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan and counsel Aaron Brian are mentioned in this article about a copyright infringement trial in LA for representing clothing retailer H&M.
  Dec 5, 2017
• Los Angeles Business Journal

  Most influential women lawyers in Los Angeles

  The Los Angeles Business Journal named Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan as one of the Most Influential Women Lawyers.
  April 24, 2017
• Law360

  5 keys to high court’s cheerleader uniform ruling

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan is quoted in this article about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 6-2 decision regarding copyright law and decorative elements on cheerleading uniforms.
  March 22, 2017
• Fashion Consciousness Magazine

  Education conscious people

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan is featured in this story that focuses on her work in fashion law.
  Feb 10, 2017
• Forbes

  Justices struggle with cheerleader uniform case that holds big implications for fashion

  This story discusses a Supreme Court case about whether design elements on a cheerleader uniform can have intellectual property protection. Los Angeles partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan talks about the potential impact of this case on the fashion industry.
  Oct 31, 2016
• Los Angeles Business Journal

  Feud in fashion

  Los Angeles partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan is quoted in this article about SCOTUS case Star Athletica v. Varsity Brand, which could have major implications for the Los Angeles region’s fashion industry.
  Oct 28, 2016
• KPCC-FM (NPR Los Angeles affiliate)

  The Styled Side: Style and Legal Hurdles at the Olympics

  Los Angeles IP counseling and transactions partner Staci Riordan is quoted in this article about controversies surrounding corporate sponsorships at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
  Aug 10, 2016
• Law360

  Forget Khakis: Law Firms Take Casual to the Next Level

  Los Angeles partner and fashion practice leader Staci Riordan is quoted in this article that discusses how lawyers are embracing trendier business-casual wear as the new workday dress code.
  July 13, 2016
• California Apparel News

  Loyola Event Tackles the Legal Risks of Social Media, Technology and Advertising

  Los Angeles partner Staci Riordan is quoted in this article about a panel discussion that she moderated at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles on the topic of legal ramifications of the continuous evolution of technology on the fashion industry.
  April 21, 2016
• Law360

  4 Ways Fashion Brands Trip On The Oscars Red Carpet

  Los Angeles partner and Fashion practice group leader Staci Riordan is quoted in this story about the four biggest legal landmines for fashion brands to avoid when celebrities wear their designs on the Oscars red carpet this Sunday.
  Feb 25, 2016
• Apparel News

  Can Discount Prices Get Retailers Into Trouble?

  Los Angeles partner and Fashion practice group leader Staci Riordan provides third-party commentary in this piece about an increasing number of class-action lawsuits against big-name department stores over markdowns allegedly made on “false” original prices.
  Jan 21, 2016
• Reuters

  Notorious B.I.G. estate gets copyright infringement lawsuit tossed

  Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this feature article for our representation of Warner Music Group, EMI Music Publishing, Big Poppa Music, Bad Boy Records and the estate of The Notorious BIG. Our team—led by partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty—won a dismissal of copyright infringement claims involving BIG’s 1994 debut album. Associates Neal Gauger and Seth Berman were part of the legal team. Click here to read the full article.
  Dec 23, 2015
• Law360

  Warner, Notorious BIG Estate Duck Songwriter's IP Suit

  Partners Staci Riordan and Julian Petty and associates Neal Gauger and Seth Berman are mentioned in this article for their representation of Warner Music Group, EMI Music Publishing, Big Poppa Music, Bad Boy Records and the estate of Notorious BIG in a case focused on alleged copyright claims involving BIG’s 1994 debut album. Staci provides commentary. Click here to read the full article.
  Dec 22, 2015
• Boston Magazine

  Sneaker Wars: Converse vs. New Balance

  Los Angeles partner and leader of our Fashion practice Staci Riordan is included in this feature story on how the footwear industry is dealing with intellectual property lawsuits.
  Dec 1, 2015
• Your Working Life

  Your Working Life with Staci Riordan

  Los Angeles partner and leader of the firm’s Fashion industry team Staci Riordan is profiled in this podcast. Your Working Life is a series that features thought-leaders and influencers in the career and personal growth arena. Staci talks about her passion for fashion and getting into fashion law.
  Dec 1, 2015
• California Apparel News

  RevoLaze Drops Lawsuit Against Hennes & Mauritz

  Los Angeles partner and leader of our fashion practice Staci Riordan is quoted in this article discussing a dropped legal action against her client, fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). Staci is quoted in the piece expressing H&M’s confidence that the retailer would have won the lawsuit as it did not infringe on RevoLaze’s laser technology used to distress jeans.
  Oct 8, 2015
• Fortune

  Are Patent Trolls Taking Over the Fashion Industry?

  Partner and leader of the firm’s fashion team Staci Riordan provides commentary in this feature story discussing how the fashion industry—especially textile companies—are dealing with copyright infringement lawsuits.
  Oct 7, 2015
• Democrat & Chronicle

  Fashion Week gets down to business with show, expert

  Los Angeles partner and leader of the firm’s Fashion team Staci Riordan is featured in this column on the legal side of the fashion industry.
  Sep 29, 2015
• California Apparel News

  Brand Building With a Legal Foundation at Loyola's Summer Fashion Law Program

  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner and leader of the firm’s Fashion practice Staci Jennifer Riordan is included in this article about Loyola Law School’s Fashion Law Summer Intensive. Staci is the executive director of the Fashion Law Project at Loyola and teaches not only fashion entrepreneurs and executives, but also attorneys who represent fashion-industry clients as well as current law students.
  July 30, 2015
• FashInvest

  Study Break: Learn fashion law with Loyola Law School

  This coverage highlights Loyola Law School’s Fashion Law Summer Intensive program focused on what companies need to do in order to develop a brand narrative and all the legal elements necessary to carry that story forward. The program is part of The Fashion Law Project whose executive director is Los Angeles partner and leader of the fashion law practice Staci Riordan. In addition to Staci, Ellie Altshuler and Julian Petty are on the faculty as well.
  July 24, 2015
• National Law Journal

  At Loyola L.A., a Fashion-Conscious Clinic

  The Fashion Law Clinic at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, is the center of this feature story. The article highlights this first-of-its-kind clinic and notes Los Angeles partner and leader of the firm’s fashion practice Staci Riordan as the creator. Staci and students who have gone through the clinic are quoted throughout the piece.

  May 18, 2015
• Loyola Lawyer

  The Changing Landscape: Looking Forward Through a New Lens

  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan, leader of the firm’s Fashion practice, is profiled among other attorneys carving out busy practices in new areas of the law.
  Jan 1, 2015
• Law360

  Top IP Firms Hired To Fight Converse TM Blitz

  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan is noted among the “veritable who's who of elite intellectual property” attorneys and firms representing dozens of major companies for allegedly copying Converse’s iconic Chuck Taylor.
  Dec 23, 2014
• California Apparel News

  2014 Newsmakers: Staci Riordan and The Fashion Law Project

  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan is featured as a “2014 Newsmaker” in this article on The Fashion Law Project, a collection of classes dealing with the peculiarities of the fashion business that Loyola Law School now offers.
  Dec 11, 2014
• California Apparel News

  Novelty Textile Wins Major Case Over Fabric Design Copyright

  Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partner Staci Jennifer Riordan provides commentary in this article on fashion copyright infringement.
  Nov 26, 2014
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody Nabs Fox Rothschild's Fashion Law Head

  This feature story highlights the arrival of Los Angeles IP Counseling & Transactions partners Staci Jennifer Riordan and Julian Petty. The coverage notes that Staci Jennifer will lead our fashion law team after having spearheaded Fox’s group and Julian will focus his practice on providing strategic career and business guidance to clients in the music, TV, film, new media and book publishing industries.
  Oct 7, 2014