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Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports

May 12, 2026

The Cubs' winning streak continues in the courtroom

On May 1, a federal judge in Chicago greenlit the Cubs' claims against a neighboring rooftop bar profiting from views of left field--the latest move in a century-long legal battle over who gets to profit from sports fans.

Erick Franklund

Associate
Irell & Manella LLP

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The Cubs' winning streak continues in the courtroom
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The 2026 Major League Baseball season is underway, and the Chicago Cubs have emerged as early favorites to win the National League Central Division. The Cubs' spring victories, however, have extended beyond the field and into the courtroom. On May 1, the Cubs secured an early courtroom win after a federal district judge in Chicago greenlit their claims for misappropriation and unjust enrichment against Wrigley View Rooftop, a neighboring bar overlooking left field, and ...

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