In the NCAA athletes’ lawsuit regarding the use of player names, images, and likenesses in EA Sports video games, the court approved a $60 million settlement.
Regarding the Oakland Raiderettes’ lawsuit for unpaid wages, the lawsuit was settled for $1.25 million and California passed a law confirming their right to be paid like other employees, including compensation for time spent at practice and public appearances.
The verdict in the Blurred Lines copyright case was reduced from $7.3 million to about $5.3 million, with an appeal expected in the future.
Finally, a federal judge upheld the cancellation of the Washington Redskins’ trademarks using the Redskins name, which was previously discussed here.
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