Source: BroBible
Summary
Panini has filed a lawsuit against Fanatics, alleging antitrust violations and claiming that Fanatics obtained confidential information to secure exclusive rights to the NFL and NBA. Panini states that Fanatics used this information to gain an advantage in negotiations with the leagues. Fanatics denies the allegations, calling them “baseless.”
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The habit gets a new name.
Panini’s lawsuit against Fanatics is just another chapter in the never-ending saga of sports trading cards. Fanatics, the company that seemingly has its hands in every aspect of the sports world, is accused of using confidential information to get ahead. Because, of course, that’s how you become the best in the business. And by “best,” I mean “most litigious.”
Author: Evan Null
