The Legal Submission 59 takes a look at the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit in light of Judge Boulware finally certifying the bout class plaintiffs. I take a look at the Order and what to expect next.
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BREAKING: Fighters obtain class certification in UFC antitrust lawsuit
On Wednesday, Judge Richard Boulware finally issued his ruling granting class certification in favor of the former UFC fighters in the long-awaited ruling which would start the march toward an eventual trial. The ruling is 80 pages long and goes into detail the reasons why it found that class certification was appropriate for the defined […]
Plaintiffs in UFC antitrust lawsuit file reply in support of emergency motion
The plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit have filed their reply brief in support of its Emergency Motion stopping the Sparacino law firm from contacting class members in the lawsuit. Plaintiffs reply ISO of Eme… by MMA Payout Plaintiffs accuse the law firm of violating legal ethical rules by contacting the class members in the […]
Law firm accused of illegally soliciting class members in UFC Antitrust lawsuit responds
Sparacino, PLLC has filed an opposition brief to Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion to Compel the firm to prevent them from contacting potential class members in the lawsuit. The law firm indicated that it had partnered with another firm to handle antitrust claims arising out of the Zuffa case. But, due to plaintiffs’ harassment, it decided that […]
Plaintiffs’ counsel in UFC Antitrust lawsuit launch web site regarding status of case
Berger Montague, the lead counsel for plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit has launched a web site for prospective class members in anticipation of a ruling in favor of certification. The web site, UFCclassaction.com outlines the case as well as a chance to submit information if the individual reading is a current or former UFC […]
