What’s Next
The Wisconsin court will now determine whether Newsmax’s refiled complaint meets federal pleading standards that tripped up the Florida case. Fox Corp. will have 21 days to respond once properly served.
Key procedural developments to watch:
- Fox’s likely motion to dismiss on jurisdiction or failure to state a claim grounds
- Discovery timeline if the case survives initial motions
- Potential class action certification if other right-leaning networks join the litigation
Settlement discussions remain possible, particularly given the high costs of antitrust litigation and Fox’s recent $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems in a separate defamation case.
Newsmax Counsel:
- Michael J. Guzman, Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick PLLC (lead counsel)
- Jennifer L. Gregor, Godfrey & Kahn SC (Wisconsin local counsel)
- Agustina Kloosterboer and Samuel J. Randall, Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC (Florida counsel)
Fox Corp. counsel information was not immediately available Friday.
