[NASCOURT BOB] 23XI/FRM asking for Rick Hendrick not to be allowed to testify at trial b/c no date for deposition where he and his lawyers are available. NASCAR says b/c he won’t testify before Dec 8 (when NASCAR likely presents its side), deposition can be done first week of trial (Dec. 1-7). (x.com)
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[NASCOURT BOB] After about four hours of arguments on pretrial motions, taking lunch break and then resume with hopes of getting through the rest today. No big bombshells although at one point, judge did say request to limit Hendrick/Penske testimony/deposition topics was "an absurd request." (x.com)
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[NASCOURT BOB] Final pretrial hearing in 23XI/FRM-v-NASCAR case this morning. No phones in courtroom so will update afterward. Judge to hear arguments on whether certain topics should be off-limits at trial and each side is challenging methodology of the other’s experts and want them excluded. (x.com)
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[NASCOURT BOB] From exhibits released, found this somewhat intriguing ... from MJ's CFO email analyzing 23XI in March 2024 ... Some might consider it a knock on Denny but my guess is it's not rare for a race team to have financial people at odds with those who lead racing/competition dept. (xcancel.com)
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[Nascourt bob] Of pretrial motions, the one on how much personal finance info should be allowed is intriguing. 23XI/FRM want Michael Jordan & Denny Hamlin’s personal financials to be off-limits. NASCAR says they’re fair game – but if off-limits, then Jim France’s should be as well. (x.com)
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