MMA Worldwide reported that Oklahoma is being threatened by litigation from the UFC for imposing a 4% tax on PPV in the state. As a result, the Oklahoma state athletic commission is not taking on any new applications for licenses from MMA promoters. Via MMA Worldwide: Unfortunately, after March 31st of this year, combat sport […]
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New York files its Reply Brief in Zuffa lawsuit
The New York District Attorney and Attorney General have filed its reply brief in support of its motion to dismiss two counts of Zuffa’s lawsuit against New York. MMA Payout takes a look at some of the arguments rebutting Zuffa’s opposition. If you’ve been following the lawsuit, the New York was given the opportunity to […]
Zuffa responds to New York’s motion to dismiss
Zuffa filed its response to New York’s motions to dismiss its Equal Protection and Due Process causes of action in its Complaint. It also argued that the Court should consider the changed circumstances in determining the MMA ban in New York state. As you may recall, New York filed a motion to dismiss on two causes […]
Former gym obtains bond, order to garnish Overeem’s wages
MMA Junkie reports that attorneys for Knockout Investments (KOI), owners of Golden Glory (GG), have secured a bond to garnish the wages of UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem from UFC 141. The attorneys for KOI and GG obtained a second writ of attachment late last month. An order for a second writ of attachment to garnish […]
UPDATED: Fighters seek sanctions from producers of MMA reality show
IP 360, a legal daily focusing on issues in intellectual property reports on the recent motion for sanctions in a trade secret lawsuit filed in Illinois involving an MMA reality show focusing on women. The producers claims that several fighters on Ultimate Women’s Challenge revealed results of the yet-to-be aired show. UPDATE: 02/10/12 – Just to clarify, […]