Judge Enters $36M Judgment In Hong Kong Company’s Favor For Brand Dispute

( May 5, 2026, 12:57 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A California federal judge on May 5 entered judgment confirming a JAMS award worth more than $36 million against the Hong Kong entity that owns the distribution rights for a popular pop culture and lifestyle brand and in favor of a distributor, also based in Hong Kong, that was accused of violating the parties’ licensing agreement, after dismissing the rights owner’s petition to vacate as untimely and rejecting its arguments opposing confirmation....