Could the UFC Antitrust lawsuit finally come to an end…or will the parties be set for a showdown at trial? A minute order issued on Wednesday provided no clues as to whether the Court has determined it is certifying the case for class action status or not. The plaintiffs filed for Class Action status last […]
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Zuffa sues FL bar, court reduces fine due to Covid-19
If you were wondering if the UFC was still going after bars and restaurants that illegally pirate the promotion’s PPVs. In a recent post, a federal court granted Zuffa’s default judgment against a bar. However, it was denied the amount it requested, due in part to the coronavirus pandemic. The Miss Saigon Restaurant in Vero […]
Unsecured creditors attempt to block sale of XFL to The Rock
As soon as it was announced that a group spearheaded by The Rock would be purchasing the XFL for $15 million, the committee of unsecured creditors filed an objection with the bankruptcy court in attempt to block the proposed sale. The group argues that the transaction is not within the best interests of the company […]
The Legal Submission Episode 7: Gil versus USADA
This episode of The Legal Submission I discuss this week’s arbitrator ruling for Gilbert Melendez. The arbitrator believed that the policy reasons behind the UFC Anti-Doping Policy superseded the mistake in not letting Melendez know that he had been released by the organization. Dilletaunt · The Legal Submission Episode 7
Update on Booker T case against Activision has gaming company on offensive
The Booker Huffman (aka former pro wrestler Booker T) lawsuit against Activision for the alleged use of his likeness in the Call of Duty video game continues in Federal Court in Texas and Activision is now on the offensive as it is seeking other licensing agreements the former wrestler entered into. In court filings earlier […]