Concussion Discussion
Judge Brody’s Concussion Settlement Conference
I compiled screenshots, tweets & notes from Judge Brody’s #Concussion Settlement Conf & put them here for reference https://t.co/Z3gg0KsgJR
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
More on this via @NYDNSportsITeam
Judge reminds #NFL retirees of #concussion settlement https://t.co/Ahy5udI8Fc— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 9, 2017
More on the #concussion settlement conference via @FOXSports https://t.co/AvNBSTFNEP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
Football Players and 9/11 Responders Defrauded by “Settlement Advance”
Judge Anita Brody and Class Members’ Attorney Christopher Seeger wish to be contacted if other players are affected by similar actions.
I applaud @CFPB and NY for taking action against RD Legal Funding, who shamefully preyed on innocent victims: https://t.co/lCWv5VCxxI #NFL
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) February 7, 2017
This could have a positive impact on NFL Concussion Settlement opt-out cases.
ICYMI
Important development in concussion litigation with legal insights from @WALLACHLEGAL https://t.co/3Z8Gw2HXsV— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation:
From @rwesthead: Renowned doctor
Bennet Omalu gets involved in the NHL concussion lawsuit https://t.co/XasrfoTaSw pic.twitter.com/ZqlMZsto4Q— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 9, 2017
Excerpt from @bennetomalu9168 letter regarding #NHL
“they deny the truth & humanity of science in order to protect their revenue streams.” pic.twitter.com/aRlg2fzNcN— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 9, 2017
After the NHL hired a doctor who says CTE doesn’t exist, researchers now say the NHL’s demands may set back science. https://t.co/xcyXAAudpZ
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 8, 2017
And more…
Mike Adamle, former NBC announcer and Northwestern running back, says he’s suffering from dementia. https://t.co/edavna6P0M pic.twitter.com/VNld8kn76D
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 8, 2017
Former NFL RB Mike Adamle has dementia and likely #CTE. Hasn’t been able to work or drive for past year. https://t.co/OIN6eVll8I
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 8, 2017
Sad day: Teen hockey player from Montco, PA dies from head trauma https://t.co/JJAoZ1H2g3 via @phillydotcom
— Chris Nowinski (@ChrisNowinski1) February 8, 2017
Proposed Illinois Workers Comp Bill would be detrimental to athletes’ health:
Senate Bill 12 threatens the #workerscomp benefits of @nfl players. Here are the facts and how it can affect you https://t.co/nwk4dIHXdo pic.twitter.com/XjcOHeqr7z
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 8, 2017
MLS Players Union joins @NFLPA in opposing Illinois Senate Bill #NoSB12 https://t.co/ibo6MCx7ce
— MLS Players Union (@MLSPlayersUnion) February 9, 2017
I took a look at how workers’ comp applies to professional sports, with a particular eye on MLB: https://t.co/dAr669a98J
— Nathaniel Grow (@NathanielGrow) February 8, 2017
Crime Blotter:
Altercation involving Charles Oakley at Knicks Game appears to be overblown
Charles Oakley arrested by NYPD after wild brawl at MSG (Antonio Davis and Dale Davis not involved): https://t.co/TrT3POW5cJ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 9, 2017
Oak’s still got it! https://t.co/Zhp30oLnKc
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 9, 2017
Great scene. An NYPD officer just chanted: “Free Charles Oakley! Free Charles Oakley!”
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 9, 2017
Charles claims he never said anything to James Dolan. Claims security guards confronted him for no reason. https://t.co/UZIRQDcFMs
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 9, 2017
Elsewhere…
NFL Running Back Robbed TWICE In One Day Settles Suit With South Beach Hotel! https://t.co/rnQ8yoyFS5 … via @gossipextra
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
Athlete Activism:
Great points by Florio & Marshall:
How long will NFL players avoid “distraction” of politics? https://t.co/VNmmE4IpXs via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 9, 2017
Steph Curry calls Trump an ass, voices opposition to Under Armour CEO’s pro-Trump takes: https://t.co/mDnnho4QcY pic.twitter.com/dBoRoHW47a
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 8, 2017
Multiple #Patriots players say they won’t go to the White House https://t.co/woYStfwUBC via @MarkDanielsPJ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
NHL/CHL Slapshots:
Our latest on @TSN_Sports looks at newly unsealed CHL docs, inc. franchise sale details & CHL’s funding deal w/ NHL. https://t.co/9BicrA3g8q pic.twitter.com/uT6Qhczrfc
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 8, 2017
CHL Wage Lawsuit
In CHL case, report of forensic accountant Ronald Smith (plaintiff expert witness) breaks out recent WHL, OHL team sale prices. pic.twitter.com/JeE0aDJ2VF
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 8, 2017
Clarification: CHL documents weren’t sealed. They were under a confidentiality order, released after a sealing order request was rejected.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 8, 2017
MLB Strikes:
If pitchers’ health is a concern with extra innings, an expanded roster might be a better remedy than a runner on second who didn’t earn it: https://t.co/Yxv9CpvYm9
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) February 9, 2017
NCAA Notebook:
Title IX
WKU intends to sue student newspaper over sexual misconduct records request https://t.co/0dNYNdfhdi via @bgdailynews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 8, 2017
Not directly related to Title IX but social media impact could very well be applicable.
Idaho judge says rape is ‘a direct consequence of the social media system’ https://t.co/7gOk2ockOs
— Tammy Metzger JD, MA (@JuriSense) February 8, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
The future of U.S. sports betting will be a hot topic at #SXSW17 w/ @SportsLawGuy @AndrewBrandt @AmerGamingAssn & me: pic.twitter.com/FnkJoXza3g
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 8, 2017
Two good signs for sports betting:
1. New SG is a strong states’ rights advocate (bodes well for #SCOTUS)
2. Comments from MLB’s Manfred
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 8, 2017
Likely Solicitor General Charles Cooper Could Be Boon For New Jersey Sports Betting Case https://t.co/Ihz1pgStG9 pic.twitter.com/eNu7gsZn7p
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) February 8, 2017
like NBA, MLB is talking federal regulation for sports betting – not NJ model https://t.co/71bt4M8nsl
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) February 8, 2017
Rob Manfred on gambling: “Are we better off w/ strong federal regulation or closing our eyes [to illegal gambling]?” @MLB discussing options
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 8, 2017
Sportswriter Bart Hubbach Sues NY Post after firing for anti-Trump tweet:
Chilling Effect: NFL columnist Bart Hubbuch sues NY Post for firing him due to anti-Trump tweet on own time; asserts NY labor law violation
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 8, 2017
Fired after posting an anti-Trump tweet, NFL reporter @BartHubbuch sues the @newyorkpost https://t.co/o940TFuUrF
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 8, 2017
Sportswriter Bart Hubbuch sues New York Post over firing for anti-Trump tweet. Full details: https://t.co/NaVl5bvJVh h/t @WALLACHLEGAL
— Larry Brown (@LBSports) February 8, 2017
Bart Hubbuch says in his lawsuit against the NY Post that they illegally fired him for expressing a personal opinion. via @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/VuHeGRuHqT
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) February 8, 2017
