Nike Wins $11M Jury Verdict Against Rep’ Influencer: What Sneaker Brands, Customizers, and Influencers Need to Understand Now

Mar 25, 2026 | Resources

The sneaker industry has always lived at the intersection of culture and commerce. What this recent $11 million jury verdict makes clear is that it also sits squarely within the crosshairs of aggressive intellectual property enforcement. A federal jury in California...

Why Sneaker Resellers and Designers Should Think Twice Before Using AI for Legal Advice

Feb 18, 2026 | Resources

Why Sneaker Resellers and Designers Should Think Twice Before Using AI for Legal Advice Court Rules AI Conversations Are Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how people research legal issues, evaluate disputes,...

Stolen Nike Goods & the Impact on Resellers

Oct 7, 2025 | Resources

Yesterday, news broke that LAPD allegedly confiscated over half a million dollars’ worth of stolen Nike sneakers and apparel in Los Angeles, and sneaker Twitter went wild. According to the LAPD, more than 2,100 unreleased pairs of Nike’s (AJ 4 Cave...

Cool Kicks: A Wake-Up Call for Sneaker Resellers

Oct 3, 2025 | Resources

Screenshot from “Cool Kicks Got Raided…” by @trippingishere via YouTube. This image is used under fair use for educational and commentary purposes. All rights belong to the original creator. Last night on October 2, 2025, sneaker culture was buzzing after news...

Fat Joe Hit with Explosive Lawsuit Alleging Exploitation and Fraud

Jun 20, 2025 | Resources

A shocking lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York accuses rapper Fat Joe (Joseph Cartagena) and his associates—including Roc Nation, Sneaker Addict Touring LLC, and others—of long-term exploitation and misconduct involving a former close collaborator....

The Legend of the Ari Menthol 10’s

Nov 26, 2024 | Resources

Today marks 15 years since the creation and “release” the legendary Ari Menthol 10 sneaker. Happy anniversary sneakerheads! Enjoy the article. The latest installment of the Sneakers and the Law Summer Series features one of the true legends of sneaker culture, the Ari...