Baiul et al v. NBC Sports, et al

1:15-cv-09920

May 19, 2016
Baiul's Atty Sanctioned Over 'Frivolous' NBC Suit

An attorney for former Olympic champion figure skater Oksana Baiul was hit with a $50,000 sanctions order Thursday, after a New York federal judge ruled he had helped Baiul continue her royalty dispute against NBCUniversal, related to a 1994 television special, despite knowing the case was frivolous.
February 11, 2016
Baiul Keeps Fighting NY Remand, Says Copyright Not An Issue

Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul again urged a New York federal court on Wednesday to send her suit against NBCUniversal over royalties from a 1994 TV special back to state court, saying her claims only look to recuperate compensation she is owed, and have no basis in copyright law.
February 04, 2016
NBC Says Copyright Act Preempts Baiul's State Remand Bid

NBCUniversal asked a New York federal court Wednesday not to send its long-running dispute with Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul over royalties from a 1994 TV special back to state court, claiming the figure skating champion's allegations are state-level window dressing on a textbook federal copyright case.
January 22, 2016
Baiul Says Copyright Not At Issue In NBC Contract Fight

Olympic gold medalist and champion figure skater Oksana Baiul asked a New York federal judge Wednesday to remand her breach of contract suit against NBC Sports over royalties from a 1994 television special back to state court, saying the federal court lacks jurisdiction.

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