??Crime Blotter:
Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez ink may tell a deadly tale https://t.co/TJC5nRaCTl pic.twitter.com/UCF1Epi6xY
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) March 18, 2017
Jourdan Lewis
NFL-bound former Michigan CB Jourdan Lewis charged with domestic assault https://t.co/kGm3PpLKvp via @thecomeback
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
Judge Berman speaks about Deflategate *Must Read*
Judge Berman & Ted Wells in same courtroom for 1st time since Deflategate. This time, the stakes were lower. https://t.co/ws9dH66K0A pic.twitter.com/dQCw2iYqfq
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) March 17, 2017
While forced to vacate his decision via 2nd Cir. remand, Judge Berman’s opinion is unchanged: https://t.co/BxgDYWGTIv pic.twitter.com/jndzuW5Lbm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
NHL vs. Dennis Wideman
Per arbitrator David Evans
@michaelFhurley @SheillaDingus Decision vs @NHL shows the importance of arbitration hearing and a Neutral arbitrator. Contrast #deflategate pic.twitter.com/6KvGXnkScg
— David Evans (@devansADR) March 17, 2017
NEWS: Federal Judge rules against NHL, refuses to increase Dennis Wideman’s suspension in ‘Reverse Deflategate’ PDF: https://t.co/FlIuT5oADx pic.twitter.com/k0iwhJsi7t
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 17, 2017
NHL/Bettman fired the Wideman arbitrator James Oldham after he ruled against them[facepalm]. Oldham, a @GeorgetownLaw prof, gets his revenge https://t.co/JlDJH1yo0g
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 17, 2017
The Wideman court closes by citing Deflategate passage regarding the NFLPA’s CBA drafting deficiencies… pic.twitter.com/EWHxpoGvb3
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 17, 2017
Based on a release last night, it sounds like the NHL won’t appeal to the 2nd Circuit although they have 30 days to make that determination. https://t.co/JlDJH1yo0g
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 17, 2017
Bart Hubbuch vs. NY Post
NY Post seeks dismissal of Bart Hubbuch’s lawsuit; argues that his job and tweeting are “intertwined” https://t.co/czV9soM4cF
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
NY Post also says Bart wasn’t off the clock, since it emailed him a work assignment just three minutes before the Trump tweet. Ludicrous.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
NY Post invokes 1st Amendment in Bart Hubbuch lawsuit. Says it has a “First Amendment right to control its own editorial position” re: Trump
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 18, 2017
Bart Hubbuch’s lawsuit vs. NY Post may hinge on whether tweeting is a hobby under NY law. One NY court held “dating” isn’t even a hobby.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 18, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Notice to retired players regarding Concussion Settlement
pdf: https://t.co/1hzxiLH3s7 pic.twitter.com/UjpfVbuvWM— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
Here a compilation of the latest & best info on painkiller lawsuit + important concussion discussion… https://t.co/36PxLuBZnh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Le’Veon Bell can’t attend Steelers fan’s prom, school rules, citing arrest history https://t.co/MbmB0CeU5H via @bgschlager
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
What Ezekiel Elliott did is simply wrong, and his pattern of behavior indicates trouble ahead https://t.co/cYBQJus5Dq via @DavidMooreDMN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
Ezekiel Elliot TMZ Tape: The Real Question https://t.co/rpdUGp1qu5 via @RobertKlemko (h/t @dakatzin )
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Chris Spielman says Ezekiel Elliott needs to start acting like an adult https://t.co/9imjq5QIEh
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2017
Per Cowboys beat writer @clarencehilljr, Ezekiel Elliot has been told he’s in the clear for 2016 DV incident: https://t.co/IjvBo4rUCY
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 18, 2017
New blog post! Zeke pulled down a woman’s shirt during St. Patrick’s festivities, & I analyzed how law could apply. https://t.co/s8Qi2e1ukC
— Jaime Mittens (@SportsLawBlonde) March 15, 2017
Report: NFL to add another female to officiating department https://t.co/m1lj86q0LW
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2017
Third time’s the charm? Tony Romo’s company attempting another fantasy football expo https://t.co/E2eFgL3F2S via @sportingnews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
⛸USA Hockey:
Brave boycott is about the future of women’s hockey in America, via @BrettCyrgalis https://t.co/OSaFaDmKx5
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Can’t pay those players though. https://t.co/QHbqnnCYxD
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) March 17, 2017
Oklahoma St bought life insurance for 27 rich boosters, hoping to collect $10M with each death.
No one died. Cost school $33M in premiums.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 17, 2017
Title IX
The Rise, Then Shame, of Baylor Nation https://t.co/4IxpbhXVk4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
Group calls for NCAA action against “Title IX attack” https://t.co/LSA8hkFXPH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
?SafeSport:
SafeSport Center: Is it the answer to athlete sex abuse? https://t.co/uWhSva2c2D via @indystar h/t @dakatzin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
?Athlete Health and Safety:
Due to a lack of awareness or lack of funding, not nearly enough schools have athletic trainer coverage. https://t.co/Ag57HwgEre #NATM2017
— Dr. David Geier (@DrDavidGeier) March 17, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Kaepernick helps get airplane to fly food, water to Somalia https://t.co/pCrqMu0ZK6 via @davidfucillo @NinersNation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
Colin Kaepernick is helping the people of Somalia get food and water during a drought and famine pic.twitter.com/62jaTzajXe
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 17, 2017
17 TDs, 4 picks. Highest rushing average for a QB. On a godawful team. What a political blackballing looks like. https://t.co/ertgW8WNa3
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) March 17, 2017
and why everyone who acted like his action didn’t require great courage is full of it. https://t.co/z77AbjEVSS
— El Flaco (@bomani_jones) March 17, 2017
As @mikefreemanNFL wrote, big reason Kaepernick isn’t signed is he protested, not playing ability. But that’s the risk of protesting.
— Jason Cole (@JasonColeBR) March 17, 2017
Colin Kaepernick could get signed at any time. But GM tells me lack of interest related to political stance. Here: https://t.co/3s5lPcstwT
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) March 17, 2017
Newest podcast from @theMMQB features @JOEL9ONE discussing #ConquerKili and that first time he met Tom Brady: https://t.co/TUGavDUA8v pic.twitter.com/7pgmNH8zxy
— Waterboys.org (@WaterboysORG) March 17, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Sports Betting Legalization Scores Slam Dunk Thanks to March Madness https://t.co/7xMibPZ07A via @Casino_Org
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
NBA lawyer discussing sports betting legalization at this week’s Global Ethics Summit: pic.twitter.com/kWAu7zfvOd
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
NCAA tourney betting expected to top $10B #marchmadness ☘️?https://t.co/YeZU6aWuCo via @DavidPurdum
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
Us lawyers ?⚖️ discuss this yr after yr, but that’s b/c everyone needs reminders that they aren’t invincible! Def recommend y’all lend an ? https://t.co/RH31Rv83cm
— Jaime Mittens (@SportsLawBlonde) March 15, 2017
NEW POD: Episode 25: Is your NCAA Bracket Office Pool Illegal? https://t.co/oCAf1htipb
cc: @WerlySportsLaw @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/o9utYeBta7
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) March 15, 2017
esports
eSports Betting is Tech’s Wild West–And its Potential is Huge | Red Herring https://t.co/l2pmK8RIED
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
i talked to lawyers, bettors & experts about esports betting & the lack of regulations about it in esports leagues: https://t.co/eWAXYIvKBG
— Maddy ‘MIDI’ Myers ? (@MIDImyers) March 16, 2017
Fourth Circuit holds that “Game of War” with virtual casino elements is not a gambling device or slot machine. Link: https://t.co/J0YawghiV6
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 18, 2017
Court: #GOW player did not “lose” money when playing in virtual casino and game developer did not “win/lose” either: pic.twitter.com/6fKStpAbHZ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 17, 2017
1st ever Blitz devoted entirely to sports betting and esports https://t.co/MZuAN6FDra
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017
?This & That:
I was out of pocket for much of the week, so yesterday’s Blitz covers a pretty comprehensive round-up of many of the week’s top stories ICYMI. ?
#sportslaw Litigation Lane, Crime Blotter, NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, Escape #MarchMadness & catch up on all the rest https://t.co/fPi3rikPVy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 17, 2017