Attorneys representing the Plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust lawsuit have requested a status conference with the federal magistrate to discuss outstanding issues that may impact the prosecution of its class action lawsuit. The letter with the Court was filed on Friday, May 5th. The Plaintiffs list several issues as to request a hearing with the […]
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Promoters look to curb Facebook and Periscope piracy for Canelo-Chavez fight
The Los Angeles Times reports that promoters are seeking to enforce anti-piracy efforts from this Saturday’s pay-per-view between Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. Believing that PPV numbers have decreased due to piracy, Golden Boy Promotions and HBO are combating pirates. HBO has hired an anti-piracy company and are looking at live streaming products […]
Zuffa, White and Lesnar seek to stay discovery in Hunt lawsuit pending Motion to Dismiss
Zuffa and Dana White have filed a motion to stay discovery in the Mark Hunt case pending the company’s Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit which will be heard on May 15, 2017 in Nevada. According to the court filings, Brock Lesnar is likely to join the motion. Joining the motion essentially places the party in […]
Alliance MMA retains law firm to defend itself against investor lawsuit
Alliance MMA has announced that it has retained the law firm of King & Spalding to defend the company against a lawsuit filed against it on Monday. The announcement was made via company press release. Via Alliance MMA press release: NEW YORK, NY – April 21, 2017 – Alliance MMA, Inc. (“Alliance MMA” or the […]
Alliance MMA sued by investor
An investor has filed a lawsuit against Alliance MMA for alleged violations of securities law and is seeking class action status. The Complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey on Monday. The lawsuit was filed just days after Alliance MMA issued an 8-K which reports to investors of specific events which […]