If this were true, it would be in violation of federal law, which prohibits the use of active-duty military personnel against civilians without a presidential decree.

ECONOMIST: Government evasion

When I first heard that the SEC had declared there was no violation, but first thought was that they must be interpreting this provision in terms of contract law.

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Even without the judge ordering a playoff, many assume this would be the outcome if the current system was found to be in violation of antitrust law.

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