Tag Archives: Antitrust Liability

PGA Tour Wins First Round in Antitrust Legal Fight with Players

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Alyse StachBy BakerHostetler and Alyse Stach on Posted in Antitrust Exemptions & Immunities, Sports
On August 9, 2022, a federal judge hearing the antitrust lawsuit filed by 11 professional golf players against the PGA Tour ruled against three of the players who had sought a temporary restraining order. The order, if granted, would have allowed those three players who had qualified for the PGA Tour’s playoffs to play in … Continue Reading

Is Antitrust Liability in the Future for the PGA Tour, and Beyond?

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Alyse StachBy BakerHostetler and Alyse Stach on Posted in Antitrust Exemptions & Immunities, Sports
On August 3, 2022, 11 professional golfers, led by Phil Mickelson, filed an antitrust complaint in the Northern District of California against the PGA Tour for the actions it took against the golfers – including suspension from PGA Tour events – for their participation in events for the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series (LIV … Continue Reading
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