Skadden, Proskauer Guide XFL, USFL on Possible Football Deal (1)

Sept. 29, 2023, 4:14 PM UTCUpdated: Sept. 29, 2023, 9:14 PM UTC

Proskauer Rose and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom are helping the XFL and USFL in a merger attempt that could create a new consortium for football games in the spring.

Skadden corporate partners Thaddeus Hartmann and Jeffrey Brill are leading a team from the law firm working on the matter for the XFL. Proskauer corporate partner Wayne Katz and associate Sean Wildes are representing the USFL.

Both upstart football leagues announced Thursday their intention to join forces but said details of the combined operation are still being fleshed out. The XFL was sold out of bankruptcy three years ago ...

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