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Clemson University has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) challenging the conference's Grant of Rights. The ACC has responded with a countersuit, seeking to enforce Clemson's obligations under the agreement. The legal battle involves issues related to exit fees, media rights, and fiduciary duties. The ACC alleges that Clemson breached the Grant of Rights and is seeking damages. Both parties are engaged in a complex legal dispute that mirrors previous conflicts within the conference.
ACC lawyer Jim Cooney mentions how Florida State’s lawsuit was posted on its news site before its board had even met. That’s in response to whether ACC should have been able to/had standing to file a lawsuit in the race to the courthouse. ACC saying the suit was “eminent.”
The ACC’s lawyer is now explaining how Florida State has argued its BoT never voted to sign the GoR. He then points to the fact Florida State did quite literally sign the GoR. “It’s like whack-a-mole, your honor.”
Judge Bledsoe with a helpful question asking why this case should be heard in Florida when basically everything ACC-centric falls under NC law. FSU argues a couple things - Sovereign immunity - Unreasonable restraint of trade - Contract laws are basically the same in NC & FL