Most of the media critiques of this hearing cite the issue as whether the players would suffer irreparable injury if the lockout continues.

FORBES: NFL Players Should Be Nervous After Injunction Hearing

In granting the injunction, Boasberg noted that two of the three preparers said they would likely shut down their tax businesses if forced to comply with the new registration requirements and thus would suffer irreparable injury without an injunction.

FORBES: IRS Asks Judge To Suspend Injunction Barring It From Regulating Tax Preparers