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Clemson University Files Lawsuit Against ACC, Seeking Clarification on Media Rights and Exit Penalty

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CLEMSON, South Carolina – Clemson University has taken legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by filing a lawsuit in Pickens County. The university asserts that the ACC’s claims regarding media rights until 2036 and a $140 million fee for leaving are false. Clemson argues that these claims limit their ability to explore other conference memberships and revenue sharing options. Through this lawsuit, Clemson aims to clarify its rights and obligations and potentially pave the way for its departure from the ACC. Clemson University is seeking confirmation of the language in the Grant of … Read more

Clemson Watches Closely as ACC and Florida State Engage in Legal Battle Over Conference Exit

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The recent lawsuits between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Florida State University (FSU) have caught the attention of Clemson, another member of the ACC. It is widely believed that Clemson would seize the opportunity to leave the ACC if offered an invitation from either the Southeastern Conference (SEC) or the Big Ten Conference. However, all ACC members, including Clemson, are contractually obligated to remain in the conference for the next ten years, unless a way out can be found. The legal battle began when FSU filed a lawsuit against the ACC … Read more

Florida State’s Lawsuit Against ACC Faces Potential Dismissal as Conference Requests Pause

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Charlotte, North Carolina – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has responded to Florida State University’s (FSU) ongoing lawsuit against the conference by asking a Florida court to pause the litigation. According to the ACC’s filing on Friday, they are seeking to either halt FSU’s lawsuit while their own claim against the school in North Carolina proceeds, or dismiss FSU’s case entirely. The ACC’s response comes after FSU filed a motion last week in North Carolina to dismiss the conference’s lawsuit, which was initially filed in December. Both parties are scheduled to appear in Mecklenburg County … Read more

Examining the Complex Legal Battle Between Florida State and the ACC: Insight from Mark T. Wilhelm

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Philadelphia, PA – A dispute between Florida State University (FSU) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) over the Seminoles’ future in the conference has sparked dueling lawsuits. The heart of the legal battle revolves around a grant of rights, a secretive document worth half a billion dollars. Mark T. Wilhelm, a mergers and acquisitions partner at Troutman Pepper, thoroughly examined the enforceability of this document in the Harvard Law School Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Wilhelm shared some insights and personal thoughts on the case. The … Read more