UFC officials have announced that the New York-based firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP will represent the promotion in the upcoming litigation against antitrust claims and reaffirmed their intention to “stand up against the plaintiffs in this litigation every step of the way.” The company today released a statement announcing the selection of the firm, as well as a lead litigator in the process. “We have built a popular business from modest beginnings by meeting the needs of fans and fighters,” the statement reads. “Millions of people have watched our bouts, we have instituted leading health and safety measures for our athletes, and fighters are free to negotiate contract terms. “We will stand up against the plaintiffs in this litigation every step of the way, and have engaged attorneys from Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP with a depth of experience in antitrust issues. “Bill Isaacson, our lead litigator, says, ‘The antitrust laws have long favored companies that create new products and services that consumers want. That is exactly what the UFC has done here through its long and substantial investment in building a popular sport.’ “We are proud of the company we have built, confident in our legal position, and intend to prevail in this lawsuit.” Earlier this month, UFC veterans Cung Le, Jon Fitch and Nate Quarry filed suit in California , alleging the promotion has participated in anti-competitive practices that hindered fighters.
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