⚖Litigation Lane:
Second amended complaint filed in NFL painkiller lawsuit.
This was filed late last night, so I’m still trying to make my way through it along with the exhibits. Much is redacted but there is still a good bit of new information. I hope to have a story out later today, or at latest tomorrow with updates.
Why is Brady playing so well at 39? According to just-filed SAC in painkiller suit; he rejected the NFL painkiller culture a decade ago. pic.twitter.com/V9AclZIFyZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 23, 2017
Here’s the @sallyjenx article cited in the court brief. It’s a must read!https://t.co/sMsFrTFdGt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 23, 2017
Here’s a short piece on the filings which preceded the second amended complaint
Bid to Add Ex-NFLer Carlos Rogers to Painkiller Lawsuit Against NFL Clubs is Denied
And if you haven’t been following this one, my 3-part primer on the painkiller abuse allegations against the NFL and it’s franchise clubs – the charges, the players, and the lawsuits:
Painkillers in the NFL Trilogy
From 2013 – The late Walt Sweeney was one of the first to speak out against the NFL’s painkiller problem.
@jpc19671 Yes, Very sad story of NFL administered drug abuse.https://t.co/lIfV9Oo0q1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 22, 2017
NY AG files lawsuit against RD Legal for scamming pro football players regarding the concussion settlement and 9-11 victims
NY AG files lawsuit against company that scammed NFL #concussion settlement & 9-11 victims https://t.co/YlKKZ7huMS via @marthaeconway
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 23, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
Federal judge in #NHL concussion lawsuit rejects league’s motion to force player’s medical expert to turn over annotated bibliography.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 22, 2017
Here’s the court order.
Lawrence Tynes vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers, Lawrence Tynes reach settlement in MRSA lawsuit https://t.co/AUFjuKGte0
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 22, 2017
Bucs had previously settled with former Pro Bowl guard Carl Nicks for $3M. https://t.co/DeL7YChJJJ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 22, 2017
Bellator vs. UFC
.@Ron_Clements has the latest on @BellatorMMA‘s federal court action against @ufc: https://t.co/xi0wFqviEi
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 23, 2017
#Bellator files lawsuit to block #UFC from obtaining info to use in antitrust case https://t.co/ilLZpc5J1P
— Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) February 23, 2017
Quick explainer on what #UFC is demanding from @BellatorMMA, and why court intervention is necessary: pic.twitter.com/mqX7VILFA4
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 23, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Aaron Hernandez second murder trial
Bill Belichick may be called to testify in #AaronHernandez murder trial https://t.co/NAGH18S3JA via @bostonherald
— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) February 22, 2017
Darrelle Revis preliminary hearing
Darrelle Revis’ preliminary hearing pushed back to March 15 https://t.co/gz0zA0C0v5
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 21, 2017
Tom Brady’s stolen Super Bowl Jersey
Tom Brady’s stolen jersey listed on police report as worth $500,000, making its theft a first-degree felony https://t.co/vM5sZfeWI9
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 22, 2017
Michael Floyd DUI
Michael Floyd’s been a model inmate since being sent to jail https://t.co/t8wIkJdMsX via @TylerSully
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 22, 2017
Jung Ho Kang DUI
Pirates’ Jung Ho Kang admits to DUI, vows to ‘earn respect’ https://t.co/sqMr4wpcUj via @MarcLancaster
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 22, 2017
NY Giants ticket scam
New Jersey man sentenced to five years in prison for Giants ticket scam https://t.co/QUUqKaRd6z
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 22, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Danica Patrick speaks out about concussions in NASCAR
Danica Patrick says she has gotten numerous concussions during her career https://t.co/Ug5JSLVvQb via @brantjames
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 22, 2017
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In Sacramento today talking head injury in high impact sports at UC Davis @MikeAndMike #Afterthecheeringstops #Saveyourbrain #TheFacesofCTE
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) February 22, 2017
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?NBA Hoops:
On behalf of Pelicans fans, huge shout out to the NBA and NBPA (and the Kings)! https://t.co/5kblxUHOfP
— Ian Gunn (@IanPGunn) February 22, 2017
Boogie on the Bayou: How the NBA’s New CBA Influenced the Biggest Trade of the Year: https://t.co/U2RBuKhE8i
— The Sports Esquires (@SportsEsqBlog) February 22, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
USA Gymnastics
MSU/USA gymnastics doctor. https://t.co/yk7GCSfuCy
— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) February 22, 2017
The March is On!
The #NCAA and Big Ten are in a bit of a trademark spat over the Big Ten’s attempt to file “MARCH IS ON!” #sportslaw https://t.co/Sbeu9OcKJm
— Sean Dotson (@seandots) February 21, 2017
Former Vols basketball coach Donnie Tyndale to file federal lawsuit against NCAA
Tyndall planning federal lawsuit against NCAA https://t.co/AHXs3tfvut via @247Sports
— Justin Sievert (@Justin_Sievert) February 22, 2017
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Amateurism in 2017…. https://t.co/XY4spA75sN
— Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) February 21, 2017
Schools paying millions to use private planes. #SportsBiz https://t.co/igJVxctpON
— Robert Raiola, CPA (@SportsTaxMan) February 21, 2017
?At the Races:
No equine medical director? It’s enough to make you BRFA -Md. Bill pulled as industry battles plan to reduce slots $ https://t.co/RibxM3aQwj
— The Racing Biz (@TheRacingBiz) February 17, 2017
Monmouth Park rolls out its 2017 stakes sked. Opening Day May 13, U.N. Stakes July 1, 50th Haskell July 30 https://t.co/bCG31TOguh
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) February 22, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Luck or skill? Daily fantasy sports like DraftKings splitting conservative Texas lawmakers, via @gromerjeffers https://t.co/WC6sIqWIHf
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 22, 2017
Vegas owes debt of gratitude to @NHL. First movers, provided safer pathway into gambling mecca. https://t.co/R9Gz7g2rRz
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) February 21, 2017
Rob Manfred: “Las Vegas could be a viable market for us.” Says legalized gambling is not an issue.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 21, 2017
?⚖Congratulations to Dan Werly on a very cool achievement. And kudos to ABA for the selection!⚖?
Very happy to announce that I have been named Vice Chair of the American Bar Association’s Sports Division (@ABAEntSports).
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 22, 2017
BTW – If you didn’t already know this. Dan is the managing editor at The White Bronco, the American Bar Association’s top-ranked sports law blog!
?This & That:
This is a great opportunity for those in Boston and the New England states!
Our own @McCannSportsLaw & @WarrenKZola will be @BCLAW this Saturday for the 2nd Annual Sports Law Symposium.https://t.co/JjfFcAG5yC
— The Sports Law Blog (@InsideSportsLaw) February 22, 2017
This week’s Sports Law Links are out! Catch up on the #sportslaw headlines you might have missed: https://t.co/UoWv819ZUS
— The Sports Esquires (@SportsEsqBlog) February 13, 2017
Completely misguided bill. A license to unknowingly kill. https://t.co/TMiTqgGDar
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) February 22, 2017
@PaulD_Anderson Have you seen this? NC bill would allow parents to clear athletes. https://t.co/jc7m3ERxhk — https://t.co/3jVVtV92NN
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) February 21, 2017
