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 […]
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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 […]
DiBella sues O’Shaquie Foster for breach of contract
Lou DiBella has filed a lawsuit against O’Shaquie Foster for breach of his promotional contract with his promoter. The lawsuit invokes the ‘force majeure’ clause in the contract with Foster while the fighter’s attorney disagrees. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York claims that […]
Promoter sues Shohjahon Ergashev, boxer counters with allegations of Ali Act abuse
A lawsuit filed in the Eastern District Court of Michigan reveals a boxing promoter suing his former fighter in a breach of contract lawsuit. Shohjahon Ergashev was sued by Dmitry Salita as a result of taking a fight outside of his contract with Salita Promotions. Also involved in the lawsuit was Ergashev’s manager. According to […]