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Legal Analysis


The 123rd U.S. Open Championship: A Battle for Glory Amidst PGA-LIV Merger Drama
Today marks the start of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship on the North Course of the Los Angeles Country Club. The best golfers in the...
Madelyn Feyko
Jun 15, 20232 min read


LIV Golf’s Trademark Issues
The PGA and LIV Golf League (LIV) surprisingly agreed to unify and become one golf entity last week. Their bitter comments towards one...
Chris D'Avanzo
Jun 13, 20232 min read


(Anti) Trust Issues: PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger
On Tuesday morning, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV golf released a joint statement announcing a surprise merger between the warring...
Benjamin Kaner
Jun 7, 20234 min read


PGA Tour v. LIV Golf lawsuits: a Full Timeline and Breakdown of Events
Below is a complete timeline and breakdown of events in the PGA Tour v. LIV Golf saga from pre-LIV to today. This page will be updated...
John Nucci
Mar 13, 20234 min read


PGA Tour Alleges Saudi Arabia is willing to Comply with Discovery “When it Benefits their Interests”
Last week, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) filed an amicus brief on behalf of its Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) in the LIV v. PGA...
John Nucci
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Why LIV Golf Won’t Get OWGR Certification
The application process for Official World Golf Ranking (“OWGR”) certification takes anywhere from one to two years. Additionally, a tour...
John Nucci
Sep 23, 20225 min read


Duplicitous Statements, Lawsuits, and Antitrust Investigation: The PGA and LIV Conflict Continues
Earlier this year and in one of my first articles for conduct detrimental, I covered the suspensions and defections of current PGA Tour...
Zachary Bryson
Sep 11, 20224 min read


Growing the Game?
During his Wednesday morning press conference, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan made it evident that the PGA Tour has zero intention of...
Benjamin Kaner
Aug 29, 20225 min read


Patrick Reed Ensures the Legal Battles LIV on in His Case Against Golf Channel and Brandel Chamblee.
The saga between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, as well as PGA’s exclusive broadcaster the Golf Channel, has reached another breaking point....
Jacob Ehrlich
Aug 24, 20223 min read


LIV-PGA: Winning The Battle, Losing The War
A big win in court for the PGA Tour -- but this is only the battle, not the war... Last week, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, and 9...
Dan Lust
Aug 10, 20222 min read


PGA Tour Files Motion Opposing LIV Golfers’ Temporary Restraining Order
Last week, multiple golfers competing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series (LIV Golf) filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour, including a...
Landis Barber
Aug 9, 20223 min read


An Ace or a Flop? Phil Mickelson and Others Take an Antitrust Swing at PGA Tour
The Phil Mickelson v. PGA Tour feud is no longer confined to the media, as the embattled lefty now heads a group of ten other golfers –...
John Nucci
Aug 5, 20228 min read


LIV Sues the PGA for Operating as a Monopoly
Phil Mickelson, Bryson Dechambeau, and nine other golfers competing in the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Tour are suing the Professional...
Alex Patterson
Aug 5, 20223 min read
Department of Justice Investigating PGA Tour Regarding Anticompetitive Behavior
On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States Department of Justice is investigating the PGA Tour regarding possible...
Landis Barber
Jul 12, 20223 min read
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