In a recent article for Law360 titled “Look for Flags on Expert Claims After Sunday Ticket Reversal,” Kutak Rock partner Maggie Ebert and associates Henry Dobson and Jonathan Baker review the implications of a significant antitrust case involving the NFL’s Sunday Ticket. The article explores how U.S. District Court Judge Phillip Gutierrez’s decision to overturn a jury verdict under Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence could signal a shift in how courts assess expert testimony. The authors carefully examine the nuances of this case, highlighting the potential impact on future litigation and the evolving role of judges in determining the admissibility of expert opinions.

This article provides valuable insights for legal professionals navigating the complexities of expert witness testimony in the wake of recent changes to Rule 702. The full article is a must-read for those interested in the intersection of antitrust law and the evolving standards for expert evidence in courtrooms.

The full Law360 article is available here. (This article is posted with permission.)

Maggie is a litigation partner who focuses on intellectual property, antitrust, and complex commercial litigation. Her litigation practice is national in scope and she has litigated cases in various state and federal courts across the country. She has brought and defended numerous claims for trademark infringement, patent infringement, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Maggie’s antitrust practice centers around nationwide class-action, multi-defendant, multi-district antitrust cases.

Henry is a litigator in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Antitrust Litigation Group. His practice centers on complex antitrust and competition matters, intellectual property, and privacy litigation.

Jonathan is a litigator in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Antitrust Litigation Group. His practice includes intellectual property, competition, antitrust, and complex corporate litigation. Outside litigation, Jonathan assists clients with devising internal policies to ensure compliance with state and federal antitrust regulations.