As the Champions League season is about to begin, European soccer fans have voiced their concerns over FIFA’s proposed plans to allow domestic leagues to stage matches abroad. In a joint letter, supporters’ groups have warned that FIFA would set a “dangerous precedent” by allowing domestic leagues to relocate matches abroad. Not only would these... Continue Reading →
The National Football League and Disney have recently agreed to a deal that, if confirmed, would fundamentally alter football viewing. However, the landmark agreement is expected to raise more than a few eyebrows in government, and it’s unclear if a partnership between these two entertainment giants will be permitted1 (Reuters). The agreement, announced August 7,... Continue Reading →
The Facts On October 2, 2024, 23XI Racing LLC (“23XI”), a professional auto racing company owned in part by basketball legend Michael Jordan, as well as another company – Front Row Motorsports, Inc. (“Front Row”) – filed a complaint in the Western District of North Carolina accusing “NASCAR of being a monopoly in a joint... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, basketball legend Micheal Jordan “accused NASCAR of being a monopoly in a joint antitrust lawsuit . . . .”[1] Jordan is currently the co-owner of 23XI Racing, a professional auto racing organization that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The company is also co-owned by Denny Hamlin, current Joe Gibbs... Continue Reading →
Photo via Forbes.com This past weekend, Major League Baseball (MLB) made groundbreaking progress with its counterpart, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). Minor League baseball players have been attempting to unionize for years, and Commissioner Manfred announced that the league and the owners are prepared to recognize the union. This may be a move... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: Fader On December 9, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sued Facebook for illegal monopolization, a violation of federal antitrust law. In a parallel lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorney generals from around the nation, also sued Facebook to stop its anticompetitive conduct. The overarching... Continue Reading →
Source: DirecTV/https://www.att.com/directv/nfl-sunday-ticket/ The Supreme Court denied the NFL's writ of certiorari regarding DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust concerns. Plaintiffs Ninth Inning, Inc., et al., filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, the member teams, and DirecTV. Traditionally, NFL teams cannot compete for viewers outside of their home region during the same time slot. If the... Continue Reading →