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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

Florida Reaches Settlement in Landmark Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Inclusive Education and LGBTQ+ Acceptance

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Tallahassee, Florida – The state of Florida has reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding a controversial law known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The legislation, which was passed in 2021, restricted the discussion of homosexuality in public schools. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and serves as a significant milestone in the ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ rights in the state. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, officially titled the “Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act,” garnered widespread attention and criticism upon its introduction. Advocacy groups argued that the law was … Read more

Michigan House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Repeal Surrogacy Act, Paving the Way for Reproductive Freedom

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LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan may soon see changes to its surrogacy laws as lawmakers in the House of Representatives pass a package of legislation aimed at updating the existing Surrogate Parenting Act. The Act, which was enacted on September 1, 1988, prohibits compensated surrogacy parenting in the state. However, after 36 years, lawmakers are now looking to repeal and replace this law with the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act. If signed into law, House Bill 5207, which is the primary legislation in the package, would establish the new Act and repeal … Read more

Parent Group and Survivors Withdraw Lawsuit Against Michigan State University, Paving the Way for Transparency in Nassar Scandal

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Lansing, Michigan – A parent group and the Sister Survivors, who emerged from the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University, have decided to drop their lawsuit against the university, according to a spokesperson. The decision comes after the group reached out to the Attorney General’s office to ensure that the university exhibits transparency in its actions. Azzam Elder, the attorney representing the parent group known as POSSEE and the Sister Survivors, expressed satisfaction with the withdrawal of the lawsuit, stating that it is a victory in the ongoing pursuit of truth surrounding the Nassar … Read more