⚖️Litigation Lane:
Dawson vs. NCAA
Activity in Dawson vs. NCAA student athlete compensation lawsuit via @TweetsByBraden https://t.co/3EOz66qU0V pic.twitter.com/alPNv2CaIj
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
Motion practice in Lane Johnson vs. NFLPA, NFL
In what can only be deemed as strange, NFLPA files motion opposing vacation of an NFL discipline award in Lane Johnson lawsuit. pic.twitter.com/TrvmjMKCd4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
The most ironic part is NFLPA uses Brady and Peterson cases which they lost in order to support their motion against Lane Johnson pic.twitter.com/62zNAXBAJt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
Lane Johnson has responded with a motion for leave for additional time to reply to NFLPA opposition of motion to vacate. pic.twitter.com/Ltp9ckQCOW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
And my Lane Johnson follow-up will bring you up to the current motions. https://t.co/dBdSdYtKUm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
Court approves motion enabling Fantasy Aces customers to recoup losses
Court OKs FantasyDraft’s Deal w/Bankrupt Fantasy Aces enabling customers to recoup/@carabayles https://t.co/hyGv6fLWwq pic.twitter.com/eqyFQbJmn1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
Concussion Settlement:
And Now the Fun Begins…
The #Concussion Settlement is far from settled. https://t.co/DIyu6wgrgx via @RobertinSeattle— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
In addition to the above litigation, the NFL is engaged in lawsuits with its insurers in regard to the Concussion Settlement. My article from last week will bring you up to speed.
Judge rules against Trump golf course; Trump appeals
Trump Plans Appeal Of $5.7M Judgment In Fla. Golf Club Spat – Law360 https://t.co/TCiICDDYZe pic.twitter.com/3ogPmr4tI7
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
CHL Minimum Wage Lawsuit
UPDATE: From @rwesthead – Numbers revealed as court releases #CHL team financials https://t.co/boc2l3tJwn pic.twitter.com/tdKUvdpo6M
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 28, 2017
The Niagara Ice Dogs say they can’t afford to pay players min. wage. Their tax return shows the team leases 4 BMWs, inc. a $121K BMW X6 M. pic.twitter.com/xP7BPgc6D2
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 28, 2017
Documents unsealed in CHL min. wage case show CHL makes $10M in sponsorships & TV rights per year, $2.5M from marketing and $11.4M from NHL. pic.twitter.com/m3lMAyA2Xy
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) February 28, 2017
Charles Oakley – is a defamation lawsuit coming?
ICYMI: Breaking down Charles Oakley’s potential defamation lawsuit (it is coming!) vs. James Dolan (by @Awilmot08) https://t.co/H7iWf0eLKu pic.twitter.com/GDCtNbtGSs
— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) February 28, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Darrelle Revis
The Jets releasing Darrelle Revis is a setback for his career, but his main priority is defeating felony charges from a fight in Pittsburgh: https://t.co/O4WX9mrKS4
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 1, 2017
Cuban Ball Player Smuggling
White Sox star Jose Abreu to testify tomorrow in Cuban smuggling trial in Miami: https://t.co/XVyYvrFe1U
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 1, 2017
Idaho coathanger assault on disabled HS football player
Disturbing:
Idaho judge rules attack on high school football player was ‘not a rape’ or racist https://t.co/LEBhFharyi h/t @dakatzin— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
Will O.J. Simpson make parole?
LISTEN: The Juice could be loose and granted parole as early as October 1st, according to @McCannSportsLaw.https://t.co/FoNYToWkjR
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) March 1, 2017
O.J. Simpson will probably be paroled from prison this year. In our @SInow feature, @jon_wertheim and I explain why: https://t.co/RjKNrxwRFL pic.twitter.com/QzDIhHzjA6
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) February 14, 2017
David Parry
Arrested NFL player accused of stealing golf cart https://t.co/vtZIJtWZjt via @Ron_Clements
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel tells a judge: “I need to get my life in order” (and everyone nods) https://t.co/UHrQGoXBKn
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 28, 2017
Shot friend of Aaron Hernandez sues FL sheriff’s office for medical record leak
Former “pal” of Aaron Hernandez sues Sheriff’s Office for providing hospital photos to media outlets: https://t.co/8h3LJWGUP3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 28, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Why the Old #NFL Players Deserve More Respect https://t.co/016wzBX9Du via @RobertinSeattle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
Mark Ingram says he and three African-American teammates were told they were “too urban” for a London nightclub https://t.co/dTO9jFKl1B
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 28, 2017
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Greg Hardy says he’s been humbled and is a changed man https://t.co/O2f5eykFIp
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 28, 2017
#NFLCombine: Pro football’s intrusive and mandatory job interview via @RickMaese https://t.co/o1AQ4HoWxh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
So many things need to be fixed. Nice to report on some good things…
Great idea along with @NFLPA externship program! ?efforts to help #NFL players transition to post football life! https://t.co/uBYIQcFrY2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
Dolphins owner putting 16 players through “business combine” this week https://t.co/i41VkICa65
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 28, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Read @patrick_hruby‘s story on racism in the NCAA, a finalist in the explanatory features category: https://t.co/FUOgbOBU2n
— VICE Sports (@VICESports) February 27, 2017
✈️Travel Ban:
#Panthers Coach Ron Rivera on immigration discussion: “We can’t lock people out” https://t.co/qLuSF3Hpwa via @daringantt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
9th Circuit Order denying stay and setting briefing schedule in State of Washington vs. Trump: pic.twitter.com/zorvCfC4y5
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 28, 2017
9th Circuit refuses Trump request to hold travel ban appeal in abeyance while new executive order is crafted: https://t.co/EoGCiTeJiq
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 27, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
NC reverses course on bill that would allow parents to decided when concussed HS football players can return to play
N.C. reverses course on HS concussion protocol https://t.co/ns9KgmWkPa via @nrarmour
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
Concussions in rugby
Graham changes tune on knocks He said players “possibly” needed to be protected from themselves. https://t.co/y9U0p4xxgt pic.twitter.com/Scb75gF9bw
— Football Safety (@isfootballsafe) February 28, 2017
Tony Dorsett
HOFer Tony Dorsett can’t remember as much of his football career as he’d like. via @daringantt https://t.co/x4ioHEdcDQ pic.twitter.com/JTf6b7NNdp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
ICYMI
My latest: Lawsuit alleges intentional endangerment of #NFL players by team doctors and trainers #sportslawhttps://t.co/c5XMEWB8Z4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
?Doping in Sports:
Athletes, Officials Pitch Congress On Anti-Doping Reform via @FolaAk https://t.co/UmLTXjIxAm pic.twitter.com/Z5aDkaRl1x
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017
“The competing agendas have put some of the most powerful sports executives in the world in conflict” https://t.co/jXEYGXMZCk
— Jeremy M. Evans (@JeremyMEvansESQ) February 28, 2017
?eSports Equations:
Classy Sports Law History “Ep 2:When Twitch Changed #eSports + Gamer Beers” is up! Listen via iTunes/blog/soundcloud https://t.co/3UlKHw2wok
— Jaime Mittens (@SportsLawBlonde) February 28, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
.@NCPGambling approved a resolution on the legalization of sports betting today, calling for stakeholders to recognize the potential impact. pic.twitter.com/UPu2qEMwOh
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) February 27, 2017
In its resolution on legalizing sports betting, @NCPGambling recommends stakeholders take the following steps: pic.twitter.com/Lpb1jake2R
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) February 27, 2017
Maryland sports betting bill gets its first hearing tomorrow at 1 pm before House Ways and Means Committee: https://t.co/6YCJBspmwY
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 1, 2017
?This & That:
How @Braves Kurt Suzuki has the baseball community rallying around the #TruckerToughChallenge. “Love beats cancer”https://t.co/JnTSJ0MQVB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 28, 2017
Calling all law students- $5,000 for first place plus free registration to annual SLA conference. https://t.co/BvReQ6z5aa
— Gabe Feldman (@SportsLawGuy) February 28, 2017
