MMA Payout is doing its annual review of top business stories for the year. The first story we take a look at is the ongoing Antitrust lawsuit which had several key developments this year. First, Judge Boulware denied Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Friday, December 14th. It did not decide on class certification on […]
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Did Dana White inadvertently help Michael Chiesa’s lawsuit against Conor McGregor?
The attorney for UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa filed an Amended Complaint earlier this week in his lawsuit against Conor McGregor. In this amended version, Chiesa cites New York’s “Son of Sam” Law which states that McGregor should not be able to benefit from his crime. Chiesa is suing McGregor (technically his company) and the Barclay’s […]
NLRB denies Leslie Smith appeal affirming the claims lacked merit
MMA Payout has obtained the NLRB denial letter provided to Leslie Smith’s attorney after their attempted appeal of Smith’s charge that her contract was terminated due to the protected activity of trying to organize athletes. The letter, dated September 19, 2018, states that Smith’s charge “lacks merit.” The letter affirms its original decision as it […]
Show Money Episode 25: The Vegas Field Trip and Uncle Dana reveals some numbers
Court denies Zuffa Motion for Summary Judgment in Antitrust lawsuit
BE/Forbes’ Paul Gift reports that the Court has denied Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment. It apparently was anti-climactic. Like most law is. But, the Court apparently did not take long to deny the request to dismiss the lawsuit. Summary Judgment DENIED. But wait, there’s more. Waaa waaa, hearing was a dud. Can resubmit. Things just […]