ACC Lawsuits Against Clemson and FSU Move Forward with Mixed Rulings

North Carolina court narrows ACC's claims but upholds jurisdiction; parallel cases continue in multiple states.

Judge Bledsoe dismissed several ACC claims but allowed key disputes over TV rights and exit penalties to proceed.
Clemson and FSU are challenging the ACC's grant of rights agreements in separate lawsuits.
North Carolina is deemed the appropriate jurisdiction for consistent rulings involving the ACC, Clemson, and FSU.
The legal battles may extend to higher courts, potentially including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Clemson and FSU seek better financial terms as they consider leaving the ACC for more lucrative conferences.