8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Manchester Mo Fights Anti-Gay Church Group in U.S. Appeals Court
Manchester believes limiting where and when group can protest is constitutional
Appeals Court in St. Louis Backs NFL Lockout
8th Circuit panel throws out Minnesota federal judge’s decision to lift stalemate.
NBA Lockout Begins As Sides Fail To Reach New Deal
Billy Hunter said last week he felt owners believe the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis will uphold employers’ rights to impose lockouts.
NFL’s Goodell, Union’s Smith, Players Meet
One person says various issues were discussed, but “to characterize it as progress might not be accurate.”
NFL Sees Signs Fans Are Turned Off
One day after canceling the rookie symposium scheduled for June 26 in Canton, Ohio, Goodell reiterated the league’s intent to play a full schedule this season.
Appeals Court Backs NFL, Lockout Remains in Place
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the lockout can remain intact until a full appeal is heard on whether it is legal.
Let’s Talk About It: NFL, Players Resume Mediation
The appeals court in St. Louis has a hearing in the case set for June 3.
NFL Players Ask for $707M in Damages in TV Dispute
Judge David Doty took the request under advisement after a two-hour hearing that included arguments from attorneys for the league and the players.
NFL: Judge’s Ruling Discounted Harm to League
A three-judge panel in St. Louis voted 2-1 to issue a temporary stay of Nelson’s order on April 29, a decision that still stands.
NFL Says Appeal Shouldn’t Affect 2011 Season
Though the players have argued there is no guarantee that can be wrapped up in time for the regular season, the NFL said the process is more a matter of weeks than months.

















