NASCAR Lawsuit Ends With Settlement With Michael Jordan’s Race Team

December 15, 2025

Cadwalader partner Philip Iovieno was recently featured in USA Today’s article, “NASCAR lawsuit ends with settlement with Michael Jordan's race team,” which reports on the resolution of an antitrust case brought by Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR.

The settlement ended a high-profile trial that examined claims that NASCAR’s charter system used anticompetitive practices that harmed racing teams. Phil explained why settlements are a common outcome in complex antitrust cases, saying trials like this one “are very unpredictable for both sides,” and that NASCAR’s close relationships with the teams made a negotiated resolution “all the more logical” compared to risking a jury verdict and appeals.

Read the full article here.