A trial is set to begin today in L.A. in the Clippers' ownership case, but there "remains some question" whether it will begin on time after Donald Sterling "filed a motion to have the case moved to federal court." Lawyers for Shelly Sterling and Steve Ballmer last night filed emergency briefs to "kick the case back to probate court" so a trial before Judge Michael Levanas can proceed as scheduled. However, "no judge has been assigned to the case due to the long holiday weekend, and it remains unclear if one will be assigned and able to rule on Donald Sterling's motion before the 8:30am PT hearing" ( ESPN.com, 7/7 ).
In one of the briefs, Shelly Sterling's lawyers argue the case "should be moved back to probate court without further hearings or briefings, in an effort to have a decision" before the July 15 NBA BOG meeting ( OCREGISTER.com, 7/6 ).
