Clubs

Ten Liga de Expansión Clubs Challenge Promotion Suspension in Court of Arbitration for Sport

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Mexico City, Mexico — A significant development has unfolded in the realm of Liga de Expansión, as ten clubs within the league have escalated their grievances to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This move comes in the wake of concerns stemming from the suspension of promotion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, league officials had promised that the pathway to promotion would be reinstated following the completion of six tournaments; however, much to the dismay of the clubs, this has yet to happen. The current legal challenge has raised questions about … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Iowa’s Gender Identity Restrictions for Young Students, Allows Non-Mandatory Programs and Clubs

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has ruled that Iowa may continue its restrictions on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation for students in kindergarten through the sixth grade, while also mandating that schools allow nonmandatory programs on these subjects. This ruling comes from U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher, who delivered a mixed verdict late Thursday in a case brought by LGBTQ advocacy groups, teachers, and students. In a previous ruling from March, Judge Locher had temporarily blocked another controversial element of the law, which sought to ban school libraries from offering books … Read more

Strip Clubs in Arizona Caught in Legal Battle as Road Rage Incident Triggers Lawsuit

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Phoenix, AZ – Strip clubs in Arizona are facing a lawsuit following a road rage incident that ended in a crash. The lawsuit alleges that the clubs overserved an intoxicated driver, ultimately leading to the collision. The incident occurred when the accused driver, identified as John Doe, left one of the strip clubs and got behind the wheel. According to the lawsuit, the clubs failed to monitor Doe’s alcohol consumption, despite his visibly impaired state. As Doe was driving, he became involved in a road rage altercation with another motorist. The heated exchange escalated quickly, … Read more

French Soccer Union Launches Legal Action Against Clubs for Mental Pressures on Players

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PARIS (AP) — France’s union of professional soccer players plans to take legal action to protect players from the mental pressure exerted by their clubs when they are sidelined until they sign a new contract or agree to leave. The winter transfer window is currently open in Europe, prompting the union to commission a law firm to file a complaint with the Paris public prosecutor for extortion and harassment. The union is aiming to shed light on the bullying tactics that players endure when clubs isolate them in an attempt to force contract extensions or … Read more