The ACC has filed a lawsuit against Florida State University (FSU) over NIL rules. Clemson and ACC are involved in legal disputes. A judge ruled in favor of the ACC in a case against FSU, confirming North Carolina as the proper venue. FSU's reply to ACC's motion criticized the ACC enterprise.
The ACC’s preemptive legal strike against Florida State in late December paid off Thursday. ⬇️ https://t.co/KLJVkONi42
News: A judge has denied the motion to dismiss the lawsuit the ACC filed against FSU in December. (It was the ACC's countersuit to FSU's lawsuit, which attempts to prove that the NCAA's grant of rights and other contracts are null and void. Background: https://t.co/ZRKfH6X3yC
Guys, I know the desire is to see a finish line from this very early legal step. There have been zero oral arguments about the GoR, the exit fees, etc. This was strictly about venue. It was a win for the ACC and likely an outcome FSU expected.