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Supreme Court to Hear NFL's Discrimination Case Appeal

1/9/2026

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Supreme Court Considers NFL

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the NFL's appeal in a discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores, a football coach.
The NFL and three teams seek to arbitrate the case, not litigate it in court.
A lower court ruled that arbitration overseen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lacks independence.
Alan Dershowitz, a retired law professor, has asked the Supreme Court to revisit defamation standards from New York Times v. Sullivan.

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Supreme Court Reviews Enbridge

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in February on Enbridge Energy's Line 5 through the Straits of Mackinac.
Enbridge seeks to move the case from Michigan state courts to federal courts, hoping for a better outcome.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Line 5 poses environmental risks and should be resolved in state courts.
The Supreme Court's decision could affect environmental safety and jurisdictional rules.

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Supreme Court Considers NFL

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the NFL's appeal in a discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores, a football coach.
The NFL and three teams seek to arbitrate the case, not litigate it in court.
A lower court ruled that arbitration overseen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lacks independence.
Alan Dershowitz, a retired law professor, has asked the Supreme Court to revisit defamation standards from New York Times v. Sullivan.

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