A district court judge in San Jose, California, heard arguments on the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12, but did not make a ruling Tuesday.

Judge Susan van Keulen will consider the arguments made in her courtroom before rendering a decision at a later date.

The Pac-12 sued the Mountain West in September 2024 over the Mountain West’s demand for $55 million in poaching fees after five schools departed for the Pac-12.

The case was on hold for several months as the sides engaged it mediation. Talks broke down , however, leading the case to proceed to court.

Tuesday’s hearing concerned the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss the case completely, which was filed in November 2024.

The two conferences are also engaged in a separate legal dispute in Denver District

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