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Law Practice

Oct. 21, 2008

Monday Night Football Comes to Federal Court

A class of more than 2,000 retired professional football players goes to trial Monday over licensing revenues. Their lawyer, Ronald S. Katz, says the players' union owes his clients more than $82 million.

By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - If you can't wait for Monday Night Football, try the Monday morning breach-of-contract game starting today in federal court.

A class of more than 2,000 retired professional football players in 2007 sued the union that represents them. The players claim the organization has withheld as much as $82 million in licensing revenues. Parrish v. National Football League Players Association...

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