SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in California has heard arguments in the Mountain West Conference's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Pac-12 over $55 million in “poaching fees.”

Judge Susan van Keulen was not expected to make a ruling on the case on Tuesday.

"The Pac-12 Conference will continue to move forward with our legal action against the Mountain West Conference," the Pac-12 said in a statement. "We appreciate the Court’s consideration of the issues at today’s hearing, and we will await its decision. We remain confident in the strength of our position and remain focused on advancing the academic excellence, athletic achievement, and tradition that have defined the Pac-12 for more than a century.”

The Pac-12 and some of the schools it has added have filed legal actions, clai

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