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Jul 10, 20234 min read

Combating Sovereign Investment: Reverse Morals Clauses and Deep Pockets Theory

In 1976, the Saudis wanted American television. A Saudi Conglomerate almost purchased the Corporate Communications of America, (CCA), the...

The 123rd U.S. Open Championship: A Battle for Glory Amidst PGA-LIV Merger Drama

Madelyn Feyko

Jun 15, 20232 min read

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...

Chris D'Avanzo

Jun 13, 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...

Fore! Tiger’s Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Nullify NDA

Kenneth Winkler

Mar 14, 20234 min read

Fore! Tiger’s Ex-Girlfriend Seeks to Nullify NDA

The Masters is around the corner, but the media is not buzzing about who is favored to win the tradition unlike any other. Rather,...

PGA Tour v. LIV Golf lawsuits: a Full Timeline and Breakdown of Events

John Nucci

Mar 13, 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...

PGA Tour Alleges Saudi Arabia is willing to Comply with Discovery “When it Benefits their Interests”

John Nucci

Mar 10, 20232 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...

Early Success of the PGA Tour’s Designated Events Signals a Strong Future

John Nucci

Mar 5, 20233 min read

Early Success of the PGA Tour’s Designated Events Signals a Strong Future

This week, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that, beginning in 2024, there will be eight designated events with fields between...

Could the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Apply to the PGA Tour Handbook?

John Nucci

Jan 7, 20233 min read

Could the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Apply to the PGA Tour Handbook?

Much of the animosity between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and certain players over the last two years has been the ability of golfers to play...

Duplicitous Statements, Lawsuits, and Antitrust Investigation: The PGA and LIV Conflict Continues

Zachary Bryson

Sep 11, 20224 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...

Benjamin Kaner

Aug 29, 20225 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...

Patrick Reed Ensures the Legal Battles LIV on in His Case Against Golf Channel and Brandel Chamblee.

Jacob Ehrlich

Aug 24, 20223 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....

LIV-PGA: Winning The Battle, Losing The War

Dan Lust

Aug 10, 20222 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...

PGA Tour Files Motion Opposing LIV Golfers’ Temporary Restraining Order

Landis Barber

Aug 9, 20223 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...

An Ace or a Flop? Phil Mickelson and Others Take an Antitrust Swing at PGA Tour

John Nucci

Aug 5, 20228 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 –...

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