A preliminary approval hearing for the UFC antitrust lawsuit took place recently, where a Nevada federal court addressed ongoing wage disputes involving fighters and UFC's parent company, Endeavor Group. The court heard arguments from fighters who contend that it is premature for Endeavor to exit the class action lawsuit without sufficient discovery. The case is part of a larger legal battle, with another trial concerning intellectual property scheduled to begin on December 21, 2024. The judge's decision to grant preliminary approval of the settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing litigation.
Aside from the occasional tweet with a GIF of a man twirling in a cape, which precisely two people get, I have been quiet about the UFC case. Yesterday, the judge granted a preliminary approval of the settlement, and I wanted to mark the occasion by saying a few things. Short 🧵
This news hit late last night, so I waited until today to share my thoughts. If this topic interests you, read below, as this will be a long one. 1. The trial over this IP battle is set to begin in December. Sixty days from yesterday will be December 21, and this will likely be… https://t.co/97ikLGZSNi
The fighters in a wage dispute against UFC that remains unsettled told a Nevada federal court that it is too early for the MMA organization's parent company, Endeavor Group, to exit the ongoing class action without proper discovery. https://t.co/GnGdIA507j