Browns sue city of Cleveland over Modell law

NFL’s Browns Sue Cleveland Over Modell Law Move Ban
The Cleveland Browns sued the City of Cleveland in federal court on Thursday, claiming an Ohio law—Revised Code 9.67, the so-called “Art Modell law”—is unconstitutional and can’t legally block the team from building and relocating to a domed stadium in nearby Brook Park.
Cleveland Browns file lawsuit against city over 'Modell Law' in stadium issue
The Browns on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland regarding the constitutionality of the state's "Modell Law" in the stadium fight.
Browns stadium latest: What is the Art Modell law?
Since discussions began of the Cleveland Browns moving out of the city, so did mentions of the Art Modell Law.
Browns sue city of Cleveland, seek clarification of 'Modell Law'
The NFL team said Thursday it has filed a lawsuit in federal court asking for clarification of the "Modell Law," which the city has threatened to use to keep the Browns from leaving after their lease at lakefront Huntington Bank Field expires in 2028.
City of Cleveland Invokes 'Art Modell Law' to Block New Browns Stadium Deal
The Cleveland Browns are trying desperately to find a new home to replace their 25-year-old stadium on the lakefront, and the team recently announced a deal to build on a new site in nearby Brook Park.
Cleveland Browns challenge ‘Modell Law’ created to keep team in Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns said the law established after a previous team owner moved the team to Maryland was vague and unconstitutional.
Browns sue Cleveland over 'Modell Law' to keep the team in the city
The Cleveland Browns on Thursday sued Cleveland and Ohio's attorney general to get clarity on the "Modell Law." Here's what that means.
Browns sue city of Cleveland over Modell law as stadium battle heats up
The team is asking the courts to provide clarity on the constitutionality of a state law designed to make it harder for team owners to move.
Browns sue city of Cleveland over ‘Modell Law’ designed to prevent their move to suburbs
The Browns’ back-and-forth battle with Cleveland over a planned move into a new suburban stadium has gone to court.
Cleveland Browns file lawsuit against city of Cleveland to test ‘Modell Law’
The Cleveland Browns filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland to challenge a state law designed to stop teams from leaving cities that subsidized them with taxpayers.
State law that helped keep Crew in Columbus could force the Haslams to keep Browns in Cleveland
The lawsuit follows Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb's announcement last week that Dee and Jimmy Haslam, owners of the Cleveland ...
Ohio AG Dave Yost says plans to move Cleveland Browns to Brook Park are too tentative to invoke 'Modell Law' right now: Legally Speaking
News legal analyst Stephanie Haney explores what it might look like to enforce the Modell Law, and why it might not work out, ...