ACC Advocates for Enhanced Legal Status for In-House Counsel in India

New Delhi, India — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has taken a significant step toward enhancing the standing of in-house lawyers in India by submitting a formal appeal to Arjun Ram Meghwal, the country’s Minister of Law and Justice. This move, dated March 18, 2025, pushes for amendments that would allow in-house lawyers to be recognized as full legal practitioners under the Advocates Act of 1981. The initiative by the ACC comes in response to a recent proposal by the Department of Legal Affairs that aimed to broaden the definition of “legal practitioners” to … Read more

FSU Sues ACC: A Deep Dive into the Lawsuit’s Impact on College Football and Conference Dynamics

Tallahassee, FL — A recent lawsuit filed by Florida State University against the Atlantic Coast Conference has sparked a considerable stir within the realm of college sports, particularly concerning the structures of conference alignments and revenue distribution. This legal confrontation stems from allegations by FSU claiming the ACC has engaged in restrictive practices that disproportionately impact the financial and competitive standing of its member institutions. At the heart of the dispute lies the conference’s media rights agreement, which FSU argues severely limits the financial gains of its members by locking them into an unfavorable deal … Read more

Amid Legal Battles, ACC Football Kickoff Spotlights Conference Turmoil and Team Resolve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The atmosphere surrounding the ACC Football Kickoff this summer bore little resemblance to its usual celebratory precursor to the college football season. Instead, the event was overshadowed by legal disputes and possible realignments, placing the conference on uncertain footing. Historically, the ACC Kickoff has been an opportunity for teams to outline their season aspirations. However, current circumstances saw Commissioner Jim Phillips addressing issues far from the typical game-day strategies or player developments. He fielded questions mainly about the ongoing lawsuits and the stability of the conference relationships due to potential exits by … Read more

ACC Lawsuit Chaos: Clemson and Florida State Battle League Over Grant of Rights

Davie, Florida – The ACC is currently facing a legal battle with Florida State over the Grant of Rights, adding to the chaos in college sports. The dispute has raised questions about the future of the conference. Miami’s Athletics Director, Dan Radakovich, expressed confidence in the ACC, but an ACC lawyer took a jab at Miami during the court proceedings. According to ESPN’s David Hale, the ACC lawyer stated in court that there are three Power 5 universities in Florida: Florida, Florida State, and UCF. This comment seemed disrespectful towards the Miami football program, which … Read more