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To support the local economy and to avoid manufacturing facilities with questionable humanitarian ethics, many fashion and cosmetic companies are seeking local manufacturing opportunities, and are excited to share this goal with customers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published several policies and standards that companies must reach when using […]

The beginning of any business is not only a crucial time to discuss how the partners will work together, it is also a wonderful time to have these discussions, since all partners are optimistic about their future business, and therefore in a great mindset for compromise. When partners clarify their […]

New York Fashion Week is upon us and San Francisco Fashion Week is just 2 weeks away! With runway shows on the forefront, clients are focusing on the production phases, including contracting with cosmetologists or makeup artists. Fashion shows are fast pace and chaotic, making the preplanning an essential component […]

Aside from helping clients who have gone through the fundraising process, I have recently attended two events in San Francisco on the topic of funding, which got me thinking more about the importance of having a funding plan.  There’s a few pitching tips that were given at both events: know […]

To gain publicity and to finance their early fashion lines, many young fashion companies are now using crowdfunding campaigns. While this can be a very smart way to minimize the risks of creating apparel or accessories before finding buyers, a campaign can cause legal headaches for a company that hasn’t […]

Last week we focused on the “Benefit Corporation.” This week, I want to discuss the “Flex-C” or Flexible Purpose Corporation which was signed into California law at the same time as the Benefit Corporation, during October 2011. While these corporate structures have been around for a few years now, they […]

Last week a close friend of mine asked me about “B Corps.” His question made me realize that few entrepreneurs know about this option when they are forming a company. This blog is intended to give you the basics of a B Corp, but if you are seriously considering creating […]

Last week, I gave an overview presentation on legal issues of online marketing to the members of the San Francisco Fashion & Merchant Alliance. The presentation covered a variety of topics, but the one that seemed to inspire the most questions was “rights of publicity.” I’m hoping this blog will […]

I have a confession. I struggled a bit with writing this article. I am an advocate for animal rights, and am concerned about how the food and fashion industries treat animals as commodities.  That in mind, I do think this is an intriguing area of law.  I wanted to share […]

After starting a fashion company, some of my clients recruit their beautiful friends as models for early photo shoots. While it is lovely to work with friends, at some point, you may want to work with professional models. These questions are meant to help you with that first hiring discussion. […]