Retail sales of cannabis and related merchandise reached $182 million during the 4/20 holiday period, up 30% from last year, according to MJ Freeway. TLL estimates that licensed retail sales of cannabis…
Cannabis
Last Week’s 4/20 Sales Reached $182 Million; Licensed Sales Still Lagging Behind Potential
May 1, 2019
Beauty
Celebrating the Beauty in Diversity
March 14, 2019
Wrapping up the latest in diverse intiatives from fashion and beauty leaders like Kimora Lee Simmons, MAC/Disney, Nikita Dragun, Calvin Klein, and Marvel…
Licensing Law
Right of Publicity & Using Celebrities Without Permission
February 11, 2019
In the U.S., can a company utilize a person’s intellectual property without being under a licensing agreement? The answer: “Yes, sometimes.” While it might seem an anathema for any sensible licensing professional…
Estates
Ruth, Ross & Rogers: America’s Top Personalities
February 11, 2019
Americans can’t seem to get enough of the three R’s—RBG, Bob Ross, and Mister Rogers. They’re calm, they’re collected, and they’re what we need right now…
LAWSCAPE
Right of Publicity: Where Does Your State Stand?
February 11, 2019
The right of publicity comes from state rather than federal law—via statute or common law and, sometimes, both. But there are also 18 states that don’t recognize it. Here’s a state-by-state rundown…
Celebrity
Celeb Watch: Lifestyle, Fitness & Fashion
December 4, 2018
The latest on Jane Fonda; Cindy Crawford, LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lindsey Vonn; Amy Schumer and Leesa Evans; Jessica Simpson; and more…
Health & Beauty Aids
Fragrance: Hit Me One More Time
July 30, 2018
Seriously scented news from Britney Spears/Revlon, Paris Hilton/Parlux, Disney/Scentsy, Chupa Chups/Foamous, and a new Kardashian lawsuit…
Fashion
Fashion Track: Sneakers, Apparel & Fitness
July 16, 2018
The latest deals from ABG/Invictus, Cartoon Network, Jordan Brand/Vogue, LaurDIY, Differential Brands Group, Level Brands, the Pokémon Co. Intl., and more…
Experiential
Content Watch: New Series & Activations
June 29, 2018
Differential Brands buys GBG—Plus, the latest in activations and experiences from Michael Jackson, eOne, Maxim, Universal, Warner Bros., Amazon, Nick, Hasbro, and more…
Licensing Law
Retail & Legal Tracker
May 18, 2018
U.S. retailers are stocking up, Peanuts is at home in Japan, TRU adds $180 million in toy sales, Burberry and Stan Lee go to court, and more…