Modell Law might not keep Browns in Cleveland | Crain's …
6 days ago · The Browns filed a complaint in federal court on Oct. 24, 2024, requesting a declaratory judgment against the city’s plan to invoke the Modell Law by arguing that it’s “unconstitutional on its face” and, even if it’s not, moving to Brook Park “does not trigger or violate the requirements of R.C. 9.67.”. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost fired back, saying the ...
Browns sued by city over possible move from ... - Associated Press News
Jan 15, 2025 · The Haslams previously benefited from the Modell Law. When it was enacted to keep the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer from leaving Ohio’s state capital in 2019, the Haslams bought the franchise. Haslam Sports Group also has a minority ownership stake in the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
Cleveland intends to invoke Modell Law to keep Browns from …
Dec 30, 2024 · The Modell Law states that no owner of a professional sports team in Ohio playing in a tax-supported stadium can go elsewhere without having an agreement with the city where it plays or unless ...
What is the Art Modell Law Ohio? - Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
Oct 25, 2024 · The law, written by former Mayor Dennis Kucinich, is meant to keep owners of professional sports teams from easily moving out of tax-supported facilities, like the Browns Stadium.
Art Modell law is ripe for legal challenges, but could help Cleveland ...
Apr 14, 2024 · Art Modell -- the locally despised former Browns owner, who uprooted the team and moved it to Baltimore in 1996 – is memorialized in an Ohio law that aptly bears his name. It requires sports...
Browns file lawsuit calling for Modell Law to be unconstitutional ...
Oct 24, 2024 · The federal lawsuit asks that the Modell Law be declared either unconstitutional or not applicable to the Browns' plans to relocate their stadium to Brook Park.
Cleveland Browns file lawsuit to get clarity of the ‘Modell Law’
Oct 24, 2024 · CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Browns filed a lawsuit to seek clarity in the “Modell Law” which the City of Cleveland plans on using to keep the team from moving to Brook Park, Ohio.
Browns sue city of Cleveland, seek clarification of 'Modell Law'
Oct 24, 2024 · The NFL team said Thursday it has filed a lawsuit in federal court asking for clarification of the "Modell Law," which the city has threatened to use to keep the Browns from leaving after their...
Browns file lawsuit against city over 'Modell Law' in stadium issue
Oct 24, 2024 · The Browns filed a lawsuit on Thursday in United States District Court against the city, with Ohio attorney general Dave Yost also listed as one to be served, seeking clarity on the state law known as the "Modell Law."
Cleveland Browns file lawsuit against city of Cleveland to test ‘Modell …
Oct 24, 2024 · CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns late Thursday filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland challenging the “Modell Law,” a state law designed to stop teams from leaving cities that...