Macy’s May Seek Expansion of Sales Ban of Martha Stewart Goods

Macy's may ask a judge later this week to expand a preliminary ban against Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia that would prevent J.C. Penney from selling Stewart-designed goods in certain exclusive categories even if they aren't marked with her name. Justice Jeffrey K. Oing, presiding over a nonjury trial in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, said he will hear lawyers’ arguments on the issue on March 8, when a trial over the sales agreement had been scheduled to end. Oing and lawyers for the two sides discussed the possibility that the trial may go past that date.