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"Ultimately, they are likely to face an uphill battle as both the law and the courts are disinclined to sanction activity that reduces competition."

To sue or not to sue? That is the question. McCullough Robertson senior associate James Cameron warns distributors and fashion labels about the blood, sweat and tears behind prosecuting parallel importers.

"We've made a few changes."

Australian Exhibition and Conferences fashion director Jane Harris on the new direction for trade fair Fashion Exposed. By "few", she means a fresh advertising campaign, a French designer presence, a slew of retail seminars and a new-look trade floor.