Africa Fashion Law™: Howard Law Fashion Law Week™ DC , February 27th, 2012 – “Intelligent Design: Protecting IP in the Fashion Industry”

I was invited to speak at the 2012 Howard Law Fashion Law Week™ DC 2012 – “Intelligent Design: Protecting IP in the Fashion Industry” event. Unfortunately, my prior commitments preclude joining my colleagues, fashion designers and law students at Howard Law Fashion Law Week. Nevertheless, I thought to extend the invitation to attend the event to the Ladybrille audience, given …

Africa Fashion Law™: How Not to Resolve Private Disputes in Public – Designer Adebayo Jones’ Open Letter to Traitor

Over and over again, within the African fashion and entertainment industry, I see talents and entrepreneurs resolve their issues in the manner below. While I deeply empathize with the note and the experiences shared by UK based Designer Adebayo Jones, this is not the way to resolve disputes. If the allegations are true, consult with a lawyer and have your …