Understanding the Legality and Legal Risks of Selling Counterfeit Goods
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Understanding the Legality and Legal Risks of Selling Counterfeit Goods

Question from a reader:
Is it legal to sell clothing and accessories similar to famous brands if it is clearly stated, “This is a knockoff”?

Is it legal if it says, “This is a knockoff”? Exploring the Underbelly of Fashion

Hello everyone! Today, I want to think about a rather intriguing topic. It concerns whether it is legal to sell clothing and

Understanding the Impact of Celebrity Scandals: Why the Samantha Thavasa Controversy Didn't Escalate Like Masahiro Nakai's
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Understanding the Impact of Celebrity Scandals: Why the Samantha Thavasa Controversy Didn’t Escalate Like Masahiro Nakai’s

Question from a Reader:
While watching the situation with Masahiro Nakai, I wondered why the issue surrounding the former president of Samantha Thavasa’s sexual misconduct didn’t become a bigger problem. There were reports about inviting a 19-year-old model to his vacation home and coercing her in hot springs. I think it wouldn’t be surprising if sponsors pulled out, similar to Nakai’s