Zuffa has filed Motions to Exclude plaintiffs experts Hal Singer, Andrew Zimbalist and Guy Davis. Although Judge Boulware previously denied these motions, Zuffa has brought them again as we head to trial coming in April. Hal Singer by MMA Payout We look at Zuffa’s motion to exclude Hal Singer first. Zuffa argues that Dr. Singer’s […]
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The Legal Submission 72
Judge Boulware denies Zuffa request to reopen discovery
On Friday, Judge Richard Boulware denied Zuffa’s request to reopen fact discovery. While the Motion for Summary Judgment is still pending, it did not appear that he would grant it. The trial date remains April 8, 2024. For the background, you can see The Legal Submission 72: Zuffa requested that the Court reopen discovery due […]
The Legal Submission 70
Ninth Circuit denies Zuffa appeal in antitrust lawsuit
The Ninth Circuit denied permission for Zuffa to appeal Judge Richard Boulware’s decision to grant class certification to the ’bout class’ of plaintiffs bringing claims alleging the promotion’s anti-competive conduct. In a mundane, one page ruling on Tuesday, the Court granted the motion of the Chamber of Commerce to file an amicus brief in support […]