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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 5042757, member: 622"]
I took a break and read a news feed from the Tampa Bay Times their version of play-by-play.  The FL judge is allowing the trial in FL to continue,believes the ACC was forum shopping.  While he may be technically correct as far as first to file, FSU will have to account fro breach of the clause that states all legal actions with the conference are to occur in NC.

The judge is holding in g out about FSU's claim as the matter being a State issue v. a commercial issue.  This is weak.

Pretty much as expected for some home cooking legal activity.

The real problem for FSU is that the ACC was very clear about the exit fee and the rights running through 2036.  Though not indicated directly in the news feed, it is clear that FSU will have to bring in ESPN to get out of the GOR, which is their real issue as the withdrawal fee is just that, a withdrawal fee and may be paid at any time.

FSU whines that the ACC is treating them as if they have left already.  Ironic as FSU asked the court on the original brief to declare that FSU placed the ACC on notice last summer so they can leave this summer.  Reality is likely hitting g FSU and they realize they are going nowhere fast.

Anyway, it is likely that the Federal courts are involved within the year.  The IP rights of ESPN and the ACC likely fall under the federal courts, though I anticipate FSU arguing this is just a dispute over contractual terms to keep it in state court.

Then you have the Clemson matter which makes federal court that much more likely.

Surprisingly, the judge disclosed that the UVA president briefed the court that the ACC was forum shopping.  This is either a surprise development or a stretch, either way, this could be an issue.

Edited to correct the source.
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