⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Painkiller lawsuit
US lawmakers demand answers from Goodell over allegation teams doled out painkillers unsafely https://t.co/s89ZfjTqWS via @nationalpost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Lawsuit: NFL Teams Repeatedly Broke Federal Drug Laws, Handed Opioids Out Like Candy [Updated] https://t.co/vbZ8Ma5Gdx via @deadspin
— Debra Pyka (@DebbiePyka) March 11, 2017
I can’t help but think the NFLPA should have been aware of this and holding the NFL accountable all along. https://t.co/erI997LD9z
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 11, 2017
NFLPA Statement on Abuse of Painkillers and Prescription Drugs https://t.co/VQe6FfNYCK
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 11, 2017
Judge unseals documents, as @NFLPA expresses alarm at painkillers report https://t.co/SH1lqy1Zp1 via @RickMaese
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 11, 2017
Dennis Wideman
#Deflategate in reverse
NHL wanted neutral arbitrator decision vacated; NHLPA wanted it confirmed
Arbitrator deference wins again. https://t.co/84Twbnuvrd— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Breaking: A judge has confirmed arbitrator’s decision to cut suspension of Calgary’s Dennis Wideman for hitting ref. https://t.co/YWZOLGQPt6 pic.twitter.com/mDqmenPBrR
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 15, 2017
Any appeal would go to the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals–the same appellate court which heard #Deflategate https://t.co/ucUEbk7QIz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 16, 2017
#Deflategate lives on . . . in NY federal cases reciting legal standard in reviewing labor arbitration awards: pic.twitter.com/qr89QbUf35
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 16, 2017
Judge: “Because it is at least ‘arguable’ that the Arbitrator’s decision ‘applied’ the [CBA], the Court must confirm the [Wideman] award”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 16, 2017
New lawsuit against San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks and City of San Jose sued in federal court (ND Cal) over non-ADA compliant designated disability seating area at SAP Center
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
Person suing @SanJoseSharks for #ADA violations says he suffered serious injuries at a home game and required hospitalization in trauma unit
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
Retired NFL Players Push Back On $112.5M Attys’ Fee Request via @FolaAk https://t.co/PMbitGi1mW pic.twitter.com/EYn3nSizXF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
NCAA Concussion Settlement
NCAA Concussion Deal Skimps On Damages, Ex-Player Says via @FolaAk https://t.co/vyd06MrCI9 pic.twitter.com/Auix3fu2Ll
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Lane Johnson
Judge in Lane Johnson lawsuit vs. NFL & NFLPA threatens sanctions over “unwieldy” court filings & sets new schedule: pic.twitter.com/wDL7KUCRMZ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 13, 2017
Federal judge in Lane Johnson lawsuit will resolve “venue transfer” issue first—says earliest it could occur is 5/1: pic.twitter.com/JDwOrrDWsG
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 13, 2017
Kordell Stewart
NFL quarterback awarded $3 million in lawsuit against man who claimed he was in the closet https://t.co/3Xt16eBiFS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 13, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Cuban Ballplayer smuggling
MLB Agent And Trainer Found Guilty In Cuban Smuggling Trial [Updated] https://t.co/TdMpVmX6B0 via @deadspin
— The Legal Blitz (@TheLegalBlitz) March 15, 2017
Darrelle Revis
Judge dismisses ALL criminal charges against Darrelle Revis: pic.twitter.com/VLWZt0IrXm
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 15, 2017
Darrelle Revis felony case dismissed due to testimony of a friend who takes the blame (fall?). My @SInow legal take: https://t.co/QzQPaXgcBw pic.twitter.com/lmFPgmHreI
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 15, 2017
Jourdan Lewis arrest
NFL Draft hopeful Jourdan Lewis charged in domestic violence incident https://t.co/JWFdvYdDNj via @bgschlager
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
Tattoo artist expected to take the stand Friday in Aaron Hernandez double murder trial. https://t.co/KWFOzjJVsQ pic.twitter.com/ExoQNLp1Vk
— WBZ Boston News (@cbsboston) March 17, 2017
Here it is. The tattoo decision in the #AaronHernandez double murder trial. Testimony on the ink this morning. @nbcboston @NECN pic.twitter.com/m3DZPxtfiV
— Abbey Niezgoda (@AbbeyNBCBoston) March 17, 2017
Aaron Hernandez Called Fiancée Seconds After Time Of Double Murder, Expert Says https://t.co/2aNr8T5YDm
— Michael D Smith (@Smittyd77) March 17, 2017
This will be interesting: https://t.co/udngqBjnhB https://t.co/iXyM9qwGcJ
— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) March 16, 2017
Judge Locke bids the jury goodnight and leaves Team #AaronHernandez with his body blow: the tattoo evidence is in.
— Laurel J. Sweet (@Laurel_Sweet) March 16, 2017
Tom Brady’s Missing Superbowl Jersey
Investigation of Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey continues https://t.co/JQWTWrvcFa via @nypostsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Todd Marinovich
Todd Marinovich, ex-Raiders first-rounder, pleads guilty in naked trespassing case https://t.co/k74hACHsij via @JohnBreech
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Jets TE Seferian-Jenkins suspended 2 games for DUI arrest https://t.co/0yq1Umz3C9 via @northjersey
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Ty Lawson
Has Ty Lawson run out of second chances in the NBA? (by @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/T08lz7MDcM pic.twitter.com/jp5wg1vlzS
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) March 12, 2017
Jimmy Garoppolo Instagram Hack
Could there be legal fallout from Jimmy Garoppolo’s Instagram hack? @McCannSportsLaw breaks it down https://t.co/piI8OjW0fM pic.twitter.com/MVWuTEApEt
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 10, 2017
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Ex-Morgan, Wells Fargo Advisor Who Solicited Pro-Athlete Clients incl NFLPA Barred by SEC https://t.co/4TN3wSAoHM
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Fmr agent @corryjoel looks at what those mega free agency deals really equate to. https://t.co/NQapecCiqH pic.twitter.com/NGm8U2yjMw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
NFL reportedly hires Terri Valenti as first female instant replay booth assistant https://t.co/Nsh5VfpNjy via @seanjwagner
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Will Ezekiel Elliott’s St. Patrick’s Day video end up on Roger Goodell’s desk? https://t.co/RVi7tQXStV via @Eric_Edholm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Does Ezekiel Elliott’s talent influence any future disciplinary action from the league? @janesports weighs in. pic.twitter.com/OvaHPX63T5
— Outside The Lines (@OTLonESPN) March 15, 2017
Will NFL suspend Zeke? Cowboys must learn from Bill Belichick, Patriots tempting Roger Goodell https://t.co/KZy9s958oD via @TimCowlishaw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Third time’s a charm: National Fantasy Football Convention tries again – this time in Dallas (unless #NFL stops it) https://t.co/4rypFX2lco
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
NFLPA looking at possible changes to substance-abuse policy https://t.co/74FXdql0QA
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2017
As the sports world rethinks marijuana, it remains illegal under federal law. @John_Greabe explains the law of pot: https://t.co/8fQiBB16OJ
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 12, 2017
NFLPA bargains for “Money Now” Former players are soon forgotten https://t.co/EdR7FOtumS pic.twitter.com/mxe2KuRpn1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 12, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
Concussion Injury Lawsuit
NHL Concussion Lawsuit Could Go To Trial This Year https://t.co/7TerXYo1Wj via @emmabaccellieri
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Words of Advice
Throwback Thursday: Pat Lafontaine’s words of advice for Eric Lindros https://t.co/b9GlFjsR8g
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
Golden Knights
NHL: Vegas Golden Knights – Challenges of an Unconventional Market https://t.co/ZajI8zA8AH via @thehockeywriter
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
?NBA Hoops:
https://t.co/Foc0o3iS19 Players without a voice have historically been exploited.
— Ivan F. Soto (@ISotoAFLPU) March 17, 2017
⚾️MLB Strikes:
Jose Fernandez
Details of Jose Fernandez’s death a cautionary tale for athletes, via @PeterBotte https://t.co/hs6cHTDJgU
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 16, 2017
From Supernova to a Man Who Destroyed Families: The damning legacy of Jose Fernandez’s death, via @BobKlap #MustRead https://t.co/oppQqFS1q8
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Despite rich new TV deal, NCAA gets debt downgrade https://t.co/usENQssFBP via @IBJandrews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Amateurism
‘As a College Athlete, You Really Have No Rights’ https://t.co/MAQJa4PuWr via @benjstrauss
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
#MarchMadness reminder.
$$ goes to:
NCAA
Conferences
Universities
Athletic Directors
Coaches
Bookmakers
Gamblers
Etc.No $$ for:
Players— Hakeem Onafowokan (@HakeemEsq) March 16, 2017
Title IX
Penn State Guilty Pleas A Small Step Toward Sanity
(the denial is still unreal) https://t.co/ohJEOwn994 via @dan_bernstein h/t @dakatzin— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
?USA Gymnastics:
The lawsuit alleges that MSU knew of Nassar’s conduct since 1999, yet failed to act until 2016. https://t.co/qfsJ5Obvrd pic.twitter.com/kHKKzBseZb
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 16, 2017
Steve Penny has resigned as President and CEO of USA Gymnastics. https://t.co/gxT4URTr8e
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) March 16, 2017
Statement from USA Gymnastics Board chairman regarding CEO’s resignation: pic.twitter.com/708Jhz0SNs
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 16, 2017
Here is the PDF of the amended suit, which alleges that “most of the assaults were carried out at MSU” https://t.co/qfsJ5Obvrd https://t.co/IKHxLHbHOm
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 16, 2017
?This & That:
Students use @jleonardmit ideal gas law calculations to deflate the NFL re #Deflategate https://t.co/ef9rp0MQKh via @TheSunChronicle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Millennials Losing Interest In Sports & TV, Study Shows – VERY interesting study via @ZachZagger https://t.co/ociPf3aaBp pic.twitter.com/MP0GSs78z8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 16, 2017
