NFL, Brian Flores's lawyers issue comments following Supreme Court's decision
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Key Points:
- The Supreme Court declined to hear the NFL's appeal in the discrimination case brought by Brian Flores and others, allowing the lawsuit to proceed in court and potentially reach a public trial.
- The NFL expressed respect for the Supreme Court's decision but affirmed its readiness to defend itself as the case moves forward.
- Flores’s legal team welcomed the ruling, emphasizing that the NFL commissioner should not be the sole arbitrator of discrimination claims and expressing eagerness to litigate in court.
- The NFL has historically preferred in-house arbitration to keep matters confidential and favorable to the league, but it is expected to continue vigorously contesting the case to avoid a trial.
- The legal process could be lengthy, potentially taking months or years, as it already took over four years to resolve the initial jurisdictional question.