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Nevada Supreme Court Sides with Jon Gruden, Rejects NFL’s Arbitration Control in Leaked Emails Case

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LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, allowing him to proceed with his lawsuit against the NFL over allegations of leaked emails. Gruden contends that damaging communications were made public before his resignation from the Raiders in 2021, an action that he believes was orchestrated by the league. In a 5-2 ruling, the justices did not confirm whether the NFL had indeed leaked Gruden’s emails. However, they deemed the NFL’s choice to force the case into arbitration, with Commissioner Roger Goodell overseeing … Read more

Judge Overrules NFL’s $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Antitrust Decision, Shaking Up Broadcast Rights Landscape

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New York — A recent decision by a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a previous court ruling that favored the NFL in a case surrounding the league’s Sunday Ticket television package, which broadcasters exclusive out-of-market NFL games every Sunday. The package, which DirecTV has offered since 1994, has been subject to scrutiny under antitrust laws by businesses and entertainment venues that argue its exclusivity inflates prices and dampens consumer choice. The lawsuit, initiated by several bars and restaurants across the country, alleges that the NFL’s arrangement with DirecTV violates antitrust laws by barring other … Read more

LA Judge Postpones Decision on Dismissing NFL’s Sunday Ticket Verdict Challenge

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Los Angeles — A significant legal challenge concerning the National Football League and its exclusive broadcasting plan, Sunday Ticket, is temporarily on hold. A Los Angeles judge postponed ruling on a motion that seeks to overturn a prior verdict favoring the NFL. The case examines the fairness and legality of the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package, which has long been a staple for avid football fans across the United States. The crux of the legal battle is whether the NFL’s Sunday Ticket service, which allows fans to watch any NFL game regardless of their geographic location, … Read more

NFL’s Landmark Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Set to Revolutionize Game Broadcast Deals

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Washington, D.C. – In what could be a landmark case for sports broadcasting, the NFL faces a significant legal challenge over its Sunday Ticket service, which has traditionally bundled out-of-market NFL football games to subscribers. At the heart of the confrontational dispute is a staggering $4.8 billion judgment that may revolutionize how viewers across the United States watch their favorite teams play. The lawsuit not only weighs heavily on the economic facets, with billions at stake, but also touches on broader implications concerning broadcasting rights, competitive practices, and consumer freedoms in sports viewership. At issue … Read more