Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports
Oct. 6, 2021
Bolsinger struck out once against the Astros in California: Will he again in Texas?
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal is well-documented, and its impact on Major League Baseball is just beginning to be felt. The remedies, however, have mainly been meted out by the league itself. The team has nearly shutout its litigation opponents.
Conor Tucker
litigation and appellate law
Conor regularly represents clients before the Court and in state and federal courts of appeal across the country. Views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of his firm or its clients.
The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal is well-documented, and its impact on Major League Baseball is just beginning to be felt. The remedies, however, have mainly been meted out by the league itself. The team has nearly shutout its litigation opponents. A class action by sports-betting enthusiasts alleging that the sign-stealing violated consumer rights and corrupted the betting pools was dismissed. A similar fate awaited Astros seasons ticket holders, who alleged...
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