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Judge hears arguments in Mountain West's motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pac-12 over 'poaching fees'
The Mountain West seeks to enforce $55 million in fees as the Pac-12 contests their validity, with five schools set to join Pac-12 in 2026 amidst ongoing litigation.
- On September 9, 2025, a federal judge in California heard arguments concerning a request from the Mountain West Conference to dismiss a $55 million lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 related to poaching fees.
- The lawsuit began in September 2024 after five schools announced their departure to the Pac-12, triggering dispute over fees outlined in a December 2023 scheduling agreement.
- Mediation attempts between the conferences failed, leading to the court hearing where the Mountain West argued the poaching fees were enforceable and the Pac-12 lacked antitrust standing.
- The Pac-12 described the fees as an obvious restriction on competition and expressed assurance in the robustness of their legal stance while awaiting the court's forthcoming ruling.
- If the judge rules for the Mountain West, the case may end, but a ruling for the Pac-12 could lead to a full trial and continued legal action.
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Judge hears arguments in Mountain West's motion to dismiss lawsuit by Pac-12 over 'poaching fees'
A federal judge in California has heard arguments in the Mountain West Conference’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 over $55 million in “poaching fees.”
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