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Biometric Privacy Litigation

Walmart Inc. · 2026-09-14 · Importance 37 · Surprise 42

A federal judge denied Walmart’s request to dismiss or narrow Estée Lauder’s trademark lawsuit concerning allegedly counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances sold on Walmart.com. The ruling allows the case to proceed and extends the claims beyond the initial 17 products tested by Estée Lauder. The litigation could increase Walmart’s legal and compliance exposure for counterfeit goods sold by third-party marketplace sellers.