Judge Kimba Wood has granted the state of New York an extension of time to respond to Zuffa’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction which would allow a UFC event scheduled for April 23, 2016 at Madison Square Garden. In response, attorneys for Zuffa have expressed concern that the delay may impact the event. In a letter […]
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UFC preparing for copyright violators for Rousey fight
Zuffa has sent out a reminder to media members to not post any highlights from UFC 193 until the UFC says so. The message comes in anticipation of another Ronda Rousey “vine” ending. The notice cites 17 U.S. Code section 411 which is an advance notice of potential copyright infringement. Per the notice from the UFC’s […]
New York files appeal brief addressing Zuffa claims
On Wednesday, the State of New York filed its brief in opposition to the appeal filed by the UFC in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. New York addresses Zuffa’s contentions related to its appeal related to the Southern District Court of New York’s dismissal of Zuffa’s lawsuit last March. The two primary claims related […]
Rousey’s trainer files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Edmond Tarverdyan has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Los Angeles. Tarverdyan, the primary trainer for UFC bantamweight champion filed for bankruptcy protection on July 29, 2015. For most people, there are two types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation of all of your personal assets while discharging most […]
New York to file opposition to Zuffa appeal this week
This week New York will file its appeal brief opposing the appeal brought by Zuffa arising from the original lawsuit filed against the state in November 2011. In addition to opposing Zuffa’s claim that the New York State law banning professional mixed martial arts violates the First Amendment, it argues that Zuffa has standing to […]