“You snooze, you lose vs. the contract; which of the Mavs and Stars’ legal arguments will prevail?”

Chris Kratovil was quoted in the Sports Business Journal article, “You snooze, you lose vs. the contract; which of the Mavs and Stars’ legal arguments will prevail?”. The article outlines a high-stakes contract battle between the two teams over control of the American Airlines Center, with arguments centered on whether contractual terms or legal doctrines like delay (“you snooze, you lose”) should prevail. Kratovil said both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have strong incentives to settle their legal dispute, as they seek certainty and a favorable outcome before their arena leases expire. Ultimately, professionals suggest the case could either be resolved through settlement or proceed to trial, depending on how the court weighs fairness versus strict contract enforcement.