As Ivanka Trumps White House role expands, her company is sued for unfair competition

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Source: WaPo

A small San Francisco clothing retailer has lodged a class action suit against Ivanka Trump's brand, charging that it has an unfair business edge because President Trump, his daughter and his aides have leveraged the presidency to promote its products.

Modern Appealing Clothing, a 40-year-old upscale boutique, filed a claim last week in Superior Court of California against Ivanka Trump Marks LLC, arguing that the brand's sales “have surged since the election” because it has exploited “the power and prestige of the White House for personal gain.” Ivanka Trump's company declined to comment.

The lawsuit comes as Ivanka Trump expands her presence as an unpaid adviser to her father, gaining an office in the West Wing and seeking security clearance. The first daughter plans to serve as her father's “eyes and ears” and offer him “her candid advice,” as well as focus on issues that affect women in the workplace, said Washington lawyer Jamie Gorelick, who is serving as her ethics adviser.



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[C_U_L8R]

1. I'm surprised

That more companies aren't sueing the Trumps yet
for unfair competition. Restaurants, hotels, vineyards,
real estate developers, etc etc.
The Trumps are clearly exploiting (and profiting from)
their privileged position

[rzemanfl]

2. Jamie Gorelick, Esquire has an interesting history.

The "Wall" memo. 9/11 Commission, etc. etc.

[DK504]

3. Well she said she'd be "ethical".

So every thing will be great right?

What about security clearance and divesting from her traitorous fathers "company"?? Well won't that make everything all better?

[iluvtennis]

4. Ivanka doesn't qualify for a Top Secret clearance if the criteria is like it was when I was in USAF.

...you cna't have any ongoing/pending lawsuits or be found to have anything in your background that could put you in a compromising position (e.g., business dealing with Russia).

[left-of-center2012]

5. Does the White House gift shop sell Trump products? n/t