'84 Chronology-Warner Letter

Event Date: August 26th, 1984

Internal Memo: United States Football League Owners Meeting

Re: Marvin Warner-Birmingham Stallions

Letter from Marvin Warner regarding potential anti-trust litigation;

1. Warner Letter:
1. Already looking at pursuing NFL anti-trust violations regarding the Stallions franchise; could file an individual suit.
2. Areas of concern include all three major television networks having a contract with the National Football League.
3. Advises other teams to examine any violations regarding individual franchises.
2. Tanenbaum Response:
1. Meetings with Philadelphia based attorney Harold Cohen.
1. Have already met and willing to work on a contingency basis with regard to any potential lawsuits.
3. Robert Taubman Response:
1. All anti-trust referrals should be sent to the league legal office and they should file a report pending any potential violations.
1. Endorsed by Paul Martha.