Legal Opinion
In Re WorldCom, Inc.
United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York
Decided February 13, 2007No. 19-10156PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION REGARDING CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BROUGHT SEPARATELY BY MICHAEL JORDAN AND WORLDCOM, INC.
ARTHUR J. GONZALEZ, Bankruptcy Judge.
INTRODUCTION
Before the Court are cross-motions for summary judgment separately brought by Michael Jordan (“Jordan”) and WorldCom, Inc. (hereafter referred to as the “Debtors” or “MCI”).
BACKGROUND
On or about July 10, 1995, Jordan and the Debtors entered into an endorsement agreement (the “Agreement”). At that time, Jordan was considered to be one of the most popular athletes in the world. The Agreement granted MCI a ten-year license to use Jordan’s…
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