DraftKings Appeals to Third Circuit Over MLB Players’ Lawsuit on Athlete Likeness Rights

Sports betting company DraftKings Inc. is seeking intervention from the Third Circuit following a Pennsylvania federal judge’s decision to allow a lawsuit from an MLB players’ organization to proceed. The lawsuit concerns the unlicensed use of professional athletes’ likenesses by DraftKings. The company contends that the Third Circuit should address potentially novel legal issues which, if resolved, could expedite the conclusion of this case. More details can be found in the Law360 article.