Last week, WWE announced a Name, Image and Likeness program that will help college athletes “provide a clear pathway “ to the company. NIL, as its called, allows for college athletes to be compensated through the use of their Name, Image and Likeness while maintaining their amateur status. For WWE, the program will be a […]
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The Legal Submission Episode 33
Triller sued for proposed use of triangle-shaped ring
Triller Fight Club has been promoting a new form of combat sports it called Triad Combat which takes place in a three-sided ring. The event, set to take place at Globe Life Field in Texas may be in jeopardy as a fight promotion in Florida has filed a lawsuit against the organization. UPDATED: Here are […]
Zuffa files Motion to Dismiss in Johnson antitrust lawsuit, plaintiffs respond
Although the main case of Cung Le-Zuffa lawsuit is still in limbo, Zuffa filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit of former UFC athletes Kajan Johnson and CB Dolloway. Johnson and Dolloway’s lawsuit mirror Le and former fighters in their response. You may recall that Judge Richard Boulware denied the Motion to Dismiss as the […]
UFC files TM app for White’s F it Friday
The UFC has filed a trademark application for F*ck it Friday. The application filed on October 15th is likely in support of Dana White’s online food show where he tries decadent food each Friday. The application is filed under Section 1B which indicates that the mark is not being used for its intended purpose as […]