How A BigLaw Probe Led To A Record NBA Franchise Sale
In early November 2021, mere months after the Phoenix Suns lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA finals, ESPN published an explosive report spotlighting allegations of racism and misogyny by the…
By Jade Martinez-Pogue (December 21, 2022, 3:59 PM EST) -- In early November 2021, mere months after the Phoenix Suns lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA finals, ESPN published an explosive report spotlighting allegations of racism and misogyny by the Suns' owner, Robert Sarver. The NBA shot into action shortly thereafter and hired a BigLaw firm to investigate. Just over a year later, on Tuesday, Sarver sold both the Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury to a group led by mortgage banking billionaire Mat Ishbia.... In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what's happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition. Access to case data within articles (numbers, filings, courts, nature of suit, and more.) Access to attached documents such as briefs, petitions, complaints, decisions, motions, etc. Create custom alerts for specific article and case topics and so much more! TRY LAW360 FREE FOR SEVEN DAYS
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