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Event Promoter Relevent Sports Drops FIFA as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Potential Worldwide Club League Games Outside Home Territories

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NEW YORK CITY – Event promoter Relevent Sports has made the decision to drop FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation. The resolution was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday. However, it is important to note that U.S. Soccer remains a defendant in the ongoing case, which has the potential to be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit centers around the possibility of allowing club teams from around the world to play official league games outside of their home territories. Currently, this … Read more

Trial Begins for Defendant in Deadly Titusville Shootout, Sparks Protests Against Gun Violence

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Titusville, Florida – The trial for the first-degree murder of Rickie Gilbert is set to begin, more than four years after his shocking and tragic death. Gilbert was fatally wounded while driving into the crossfire of a shootout between rival groups in Titusville. The incident not only devastated Gilbert’s friends and family but also sparked protests against gun violence in the community. Quantay Demaurie Byrom, a 25-year-old defendant in the case, will face jury selection starting Monday. Prosecutors will present evidence and call witnesses to testify before Brevard Circuit Judge Charlie Crawford at the Moore … Read more

Homicide Trial Update: Defendant Brian Giles Requests Transcripts and Discovery in Case

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EBENSBURG, Pa. – Brian Bradley Giles appeared in Cambria County Court on Monday for a status conference related to the homicide case against him. Giles is facing trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Nancy Giles, who went missing from their Franklin Street apartment in Johnstown in October 2018 and was later found dead on a nearby hillside. The purpose of the proceedings was for Giles’ court-appointed lawyer, Timothy Burns, to formally present his client’s requests. During the conference, Burns stated that Giles is seeking access to transcripts of all court proceedings that occurred … Read more

Sheila Birnbaum Honored with Defendant Award for Championing Ethics in Complex Litigation

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S.F., California – Sheila Birnbaum, a leading attorney in product liability and mass torts, has been awarded the prestigious Defendant Award for Excellence in Ethics in Complex Litigation. The award, presented by the Center for Litigation and Courts at the U.C. College of Law, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting ethical practices in class actions and other complex lawsuits. Throughout her esteemed career, Birnbaum has played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of product liability litigation. She has served as national counsel or lead defense counsel for numerous Fortune 500 companies, … Read more