Pac-12 Conference v. Mountain West Conference

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:24-cv-06685

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Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Anti-Trust

Judge:

Susan van Keulen

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    Off The Bench: QB Wins In Court, 'Poaching' Feud Heats Up

    In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA's bid to overturn a football player's eligibility falls short, a transgender athlete wants a potential landmark U.S. Supreme Court case stopped, and a $55 million feud between two athletic conferences continues.

  2. October 02, 2025

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