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Re: Turf war pits Rams against the dome

This looks like litigation to me, but then again, it looks like the stadium lease "out" for the Rams is the right to move, not to force changes. I'm not sure what good any lawsuit by the team or the NFL could accomplish. Unless the St. Louis CVB gives in, this could be a catch-22 situation with the Rams in violation of NFL policy, and the EJD under no obligation to make any changes. The only leverage the Rams seem to have is the threat of a move, which would hit the EJD in the only place that hurts, the wallet. That's ultimately what this is all about, the almighty dollar.

I've worked at a sports complex and there are remedies for facilitating the needs of a multi-use venue, but they can be expensive and create restrictions on certain events. Again, it all comes down to the bottom line and the politics of doing business. It will be very interesting to see how this all shakes out.
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