Sparacino, PLLC has filed an opposition brief to Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion to Compel the firm to prevent them from contacting potential class members in the lawsuit. The law firm indicated that it had partnered with another firm to handle antitrust claims arising out of the Zuffa case. But, due to plaintiffs’ harassment, it decided that […]
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Show Money Episode 39: Antitrust, Endeavor IPO, Bellator, ONE and more
Plaintiffs’ counsel in UFC Antitrust lawsuit launch web site regarding status of case
Berger Montague, the lead counsel for plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit has launched a web site for prospective class members in anticipation of a ruling in favor of certification. The web site, UFCclassaction.com outlines the case as well as a chance to submit information if the individual reading is a current or former UFC […]
The Legal Submission Episode 22 – Results of Status Conference in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit
Parties in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit conducted a status conference before Judge Richard Boulware. While many believed that a class certification decision was imminent, that was not the case. A recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals opinion regarding the ‘predominance’ factor in determining whether a group may receive class action status was brought into question. […]
The Legal Submission Episode 21: Dibella Entertainment sues its fighter
Force Majeure is a French term which translates into “Act of God.” Its a contractual term that excuses performance of a party due to an unforseen event. In a recent lawsuit filed in New York, a promoter sued a fighter for breaching the terms of their contract. O’Shaquie Foster is an up-and-coming 130 pound fighter […]