ST_CONROY wrote:
I know plenty about English/EU competition law issues but obviously the US law is very different so I don't know how much of a case the players have. Presumbably they have a relatively strong case to take it to trial.
I thought you were an undergraduate?
They're still faffing about with jurisdiction issues about whether the dispute is a labour or anti-trust issue from what I can gather. That's what's gone to appeal. If they have jurisdiction to hear the case, my understanding is that the players are likely to win. However, from preliminary views given, that looks unlikely given that 2 of the 3 Judges have indicated their leaning towards the owners. If that happens, games are likely to be missed. Good debate about on the ESPN Football Today Podcast the other day.
As for the players, just because they've issued proceedings doesn't mean they necessarily are a) going to get anyway near a full hearing and b) confident that they have a strong case. This entire litigation has been about two things - negotiation and brinksmanship.
The sides apparently met in Chicago a few days ago which is encouraging. The only way this thing ends quickly is with a negotiated settlement.
