"Judge Denies ACC's Motion to Stay in FSU Lawsuit"

A judge in North Carolina denied Florida State University's request to dismiss the Atlantic Coast Conference's lawsuit, leading to a focus on the upcoming hearing in Leon Circuit Civil court. The judge expressed concerns about forum shopping and the ACC's anticipatory filing, leaning more towards FSU's argument regarding the grant of rights. The hearing addressed issues of sovereign immunity, media rights, and public records laws, with FSU's legal team emphasizing the importance of the ESPN contract. The dispute revolves around FSU's desire to leave the ACC without penalty, while the ACC seeks to uphold the Grant of Rights agreement.