In this Legal Submission I take a look at the Motion to Exclude the Le plaintiffs’ key expert, Dr. Hal Singer. Zuffa’s Motion includes a new declaration and keys in on Dr. Singer’s previous expert opinions in other cases. I discuss the Motion in depth here. *Note I meant to refer to the Epic Games-Google […]
Antitrust Class Action
Zuffa files motion to exclude Le plaintiffs’ key expert
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 […]
Le plaintiffs file opposition to MSJ
Late last week, the plaintiffs in the Le UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion for Renewed Summary Judgment motion. The Opposition stressed the anticompetitive means for which Zuffa obtained monopsony power. Specifically, it noted exclusionary anticompetitive conduct which foreclosed competition. Opposition to Renewed SJ by MMA Payout It also addressed the claim […]
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 […]