U.S. District Court Judge David Doty has usually heard the cases, and he has a consistent record of ruling in favor of the players.

WSJ: NFL, Players to Square Off in Court

The Players do have one hope: on May 12 they will be before their favorite jurist Judge David Doty to determine damages in the television lockout case.

FORBES: The Spending Problem: Key to The NFL Labor Dispute

The ruling by Judge David Doty yesterday against the NFL provides the NFLPA a leverage shift that they have been looking for in their negotiations towards a new CBA. While the NFLPA celebrates this triumph, it is important to not gloat and focus on the end game: finding common ground with the NFL towards an agreement.

FORBES: NFL Labor Battle Reaches End Game