⚖️Litigation Lane:
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
I didn’t have time to get an article out but you can catch up on the latest in the NFL painkiller lawsuit through these tweets and the linked documents.
#NFL Clubs file motion to dismiss SAC in painkiller lawsuit.
PDF: https://t.co/8DXf4KuDjj— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
#NFL clubs claim players have failed to state their claims with particularity, allege “boilerplate” accusations pic.twitter.com/Jz2eFWtlVw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Regarding players who provided “adequate” particularity, clubs claim (based on semantics) that players failed to state a claim. https://t.co/sXfE4sxG00
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
#NFL clubs argue that painkiller lawsuit claims that were properly pled are outside of statute of limitations, and therefore time-barred. pic.twitter.com/9niAKLgiib
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
In response to #NFL Clubs painkiller lawsuit plaintiffs file motion for leave to exceed 25 page limitation to reply. pic.twitter.com/VxyMef8rBa
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
PDF: https://t.co/phSwLetd3f https://t.co/ENt1davI5p
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
In #NFL painkiller lawsuit, Judge Alsup grants motion to extend page limitation for plaintiff (player) response
PDF: https://t.co/dx0sEXFBNA pic.twitter.com/hGmQfReqmF— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
Unsealed emails question Blackhawks’ handling of concussion in 2009 https://t.co/KeE47Cj6ps via @ChristopherHine pic.twitter.com/SRzBNaKxVf
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) March 31, 2017
NHL Cases Put Concussion Science on Trial
(an evaluation of the legal arguments from @SmSellers) https://t.co/DFkaCprfhX via @bloombergbna— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
NHL #Concussion Injury Litigation https://t.co/gsohep0KZi /@BuffNewsVogl pic.twitter.com/QkztCa3Iao
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
NHL concussion lawsuit grows nastier as trial looms – The Buffalo News https://t.co/olcVXjH2QS /@BuffNewsVogl pic.twitter.com/N5bQ8pward
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
In NHL concussion case, league has provided 2.5M pages of evidence in 300K docs. The vast majority remain redacted from the public record.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 29, 2017
GM meeting records describe NHLPA’s Glenn Healy telling NHL execs players who wanted 2nd medical opinion “often received grief from clubs.” https://t.co/lyqTvcBA7Z
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 29, 2017
NHL doctor slams ‘situational ethics’ on concussions in unsealed lawsuit documents -…: https://t.co/uC3CpN19S6 pic.twitter.com/rgowIkbLDc
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 29, 2017
NHL Docs Unsealed In Concussion Litigation – Law360 1/2 https://t.co/ckbsMldBWU pic.twitter.com/P4e2hj0wzm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
#NFL‘s #concussion settlement has devolved into legal mess https://t.co/ICqYRdozGZ via @247KevinBoilard @247Sports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Onyshko vs. NCAA
PA court denies #NCAA MSJ in individual concussion case. Rejects SOL, duty and causation defenses (h/t @GeneEgdorf) pic.twitter.com/cYFneJwYke
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 3, 2017
Typo in order. Was entered in 2017, not 2016. https://t.co/zfqLzDJ6K4
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 3, 2017
Jennifer Bradley vs. NCAA
US, NCAA, College Must Face Ex-Athlete's Concussion Suit – Law360 https://t.co/KwZB5NUwCr pic.twitter.com/fk4bYB1XMO
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 3, 2017
Libel suit against Al Jazeera
MLBers Ryan Zimmerman & Ryan Howard can go forward w/ libel suit against Al Jazeera over its controversial doping documentary: DC judge says
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 31, 2017
Here’s the conclusion of DC federal judge who allowed libel suit by MLBers Ryan Zimmerman & Ryan Howard to continue against Al Jazeera. pic.twitter.com/uOvYiFz5gV
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 31, 2017
MLB Players' Suit Over Al Jazeera's PED Doc Moves Forward – Law360 via @melissamdaniels https://t.co/SDGBOXhwvq pic.twitter.com/ekZMnS37FV
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 3, 2017
UNC
UNC Dodges Student-Athletes’ Suit Over ‘Bogus’ Classe on Jurisdiction Grounds via @ZachZagger https://t.co/d7fZJqG5b8 pic.twitter.com/IFGuaeXCa9
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
NCAA claims no duty to ensure educational quality on either its or UNC’s part, yet claims it’s “prioritizing academics.” MTD – McCants case. pic.twitter.com/vxNWzBqdWP
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) April 2, 2017
Judge Biggs: “Gratuitous” NCAA statements don’t impose any legal duty on NCAA. College athletes should beware of such NCAA statements. pic.twitter.com/qjxxIA4bYJ
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) April 2, 2017
North Carolina’s Dominance Fails to Cover Cheating’s Stain, via @nytimes @powellnyt with a heavy dose of reality https://t.co/0Vu7cB2uHM
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) April 2, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could face discipline from NBA for DUI arrest https://t.co/UaQIhNQ9SA via @vincent_ellis56
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Four Current and Former (now NFL) Iowa Football Players Arrested
Single incident leaves four college, NFL players arrested in Iowa https://t.co/vAHs7KoMDf via @ZacAlKhateeb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Editorial: Clark’s ALS diagnosis should spur NFL to act the #NFL only cares about the $ #Afterthecheeringstops https://t.co/BSkKdmpxHp
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) March 31, 2017
Hockey players continue to struggle with concussions https://t.co/pIZ2ButE6t via @MontereyPepper @thedepaulia
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 3, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Interesting stuff here including talk about Goodell’s continued role as commissioner, marijuana, and player discipline.
NFL held an owners-only meeting in Arizona https://t.co/hRQ7AvVjzL
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 2, 2017
I had a hard time deciding where to put this one since all leagues are represented, but finally decided on the NFL since the wealthiest league sits at the bottom of the list. One might also note that these figures are before taxes. Player salaries stand to take a tax hit of near 50% in some states. Also to be noted: NCAA player averages salaries – $0.
Reminder: Huge differences in projected career earnings between the four pro leagues.@NBA > @MLB > @NHL > @NFL pic.twitter.com/VHAZYfCR19
— Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) March 30, 2017
Another 2013 draft bust is jettisoned. https://t.co/5DnuMGQiqd
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 31, 2017
Law of averages. https://t.co/f812FEMTJl
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Only 4 of the Top 12 picks from 2013 are still with the teams that drafted them — Eric Fisher, Lane Johnson, Ziggy Ansah and Tavon Austin.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 31, 2017
An average #NFL career lasts 3 years. This player is eyeing what’s next. ➡️ by @Schultz_Report https://t.co/tLlqwwONj0 via @HuffPostSports
— Robert Raiola, CPA (@SportsTaxMan) April 1, 2017
Raiders Relocation
MYERS: “Davis to become the latest to run out on loyal fans because politicians refused to give them free money” https://t.co/UoDc6tqJfu
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 2, 2017
With three moves approved in 15 months, which NFL team will be next to load up the Mayflower? https://t.co/bjgKwvD32Y
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 1, 2017
After closing Rams to LA and Raiders to LV, Jerry Jones’ hospitality company gets deals in new stadia, via @BenVolin https://t.co/vA8Y8GtEKV
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 2, 2017
Who stand to make the most off the Raiders move to Vegas?@clarencehilljr makes a convincing case for Jerry Joneshttps://t.co/0NmPKpIEOr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) March 31, 2017
ASU Law alum, Bears chairman George McCaskey says Vegas is ready for NFL https://t.co/JnAN8sisIg
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
NFLPA
Report: The NFLPA Already Has Problems With Tom Coughlin https://t.co/vgt3XysA8j via @ToLey88 @deadspin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
⚾️MLB Strikes:
MLB Struck The Right Balance With Jeurys Familia’s Punishment https://t.co/1QeUErjMGh via @lindseyadler @deadspin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Thoughtful and customized to victim & offender’s needs rather than reactionary and based on PR hype. NFL could take some lessons here. https://t.co/xNMRbItiMe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Title IX
Number of Women Women’s College Basketball Has Plummeted in Title IX Era https://t.co/g3PCmkwI9S via @nytimes
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Seems the problem stretches all the way into Canada
Glitch in spreadsheet.. Reprinted.. Now shows top 11 paid coaches in Ontario. Still no women represented. pic.twitter.com/JYZS9A6c9W
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 31, 2017
Amateurism
College athletes work 40+ hours for “education” significantly limited by athletic schedule or sometimes fraudulent (e.g. UNC case). https://t.co/CkPGqXN59u
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 31, 2017
If a NCAA football or basketball players education is ‘free’ after they’ve worked 40 50- hrs/wk for it so is your paycheck https://t.co/Juep6xxzc8
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) March 31, 2017
When you add up all 50 state governors’ salaries, it’s still less than what the Final Four coaches bring home in base pay to lead amateurs. pic.twitter.com/TfqN5XH16E
— Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) March 31, 2017
Institution of “higher learning” cancels a class because it accurately describes their misdeeds https://t.co/c1y7DnjdE2 pic.twitter.com/fAei8rIoVl
— Kevin Trahan (@k_trahan) April 1, 2017
?Women’s Hockey:
This week in US Women’s Hockey: After players reach historic labor deal, Univ of North Dakota cuts its women’s team.https://t.co/LcEatqbBR6
— Glenn Wong (@WongSportsLaw) April 1, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Colin Kaepernick
Chip Kelly: Kaepernick’s protest last season was ‘zero distraction’ https://t.co/3CcDRRp9Zb via @DMahno @mercnews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 2, 2017
Terrell Suggs Says Kaepernick Is Being Blackballed: ‘Stay Strong, We’re With You’ https://t.co/ilFzaDoWba
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 2, 2017
“My perspective is that anyone who says that [Kaepernick’s activism] doesn’t matter at all is lying to themselves.” https://t.co/b8V0OBR5lu
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 31, 2017
The latest silly knock against Colin Kaepernick: He’s a vegan https://t.co/0i7ZnD1xA2 via @MattBonesteel
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins
NFL players lobby Congress for criminal justice reform https://t.co/x63F8ML0nw via @mollywood
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Anquan Boldin finds NFL response to athlete activism “disappointing” / @Tim_McManus ESPN https://t.co/gG7uUH1yjD pic.twitter.com/5fyrxfby8T
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Chris Long / Waterboys
Access to #CleanWater doesn’t just save lives, it empowers communities and changes the future for entire generations. #giveback pic.twitter.com/9dhlYIHLu1
— Waterboys.org (@WaterboysORG) April 2, 2017
You can’t imagine how precious water is until you see these refugees waiting for a daily ration of about 4 gallons. https://t.co/jkIovs7mUA
— NPR (@NPR) April 2, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Komarov’s betting deal may change attitude towards gambling in hockey via @reporterchris https://t.co/FvSQakcwLI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 2, 2017
Endorsement deal:
Nordicbet sign NHL winger as ambassador, league doesn’t care via @CalvinAyreNews https://t.co/IE145bhQ57— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 2, 2017
Are NCAA bracket pools legal in Florida? I discuss my state’s unusual anti-gambling law with @WilsonSayre of @WLRN: https://t.co/5lBxGBkK8j
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 1, 2017
#DFS Fails In Georgia, Advances In Arkansas; Sports Betting Gets A Lift With Las Vegas Raiders https://t.co/LGz9E5gB9K via @SteveRuddock
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 2, 2017
With the NFL now in Vegas, Goodell foolishly doubles down against sports betting, via @Ryan_Kartje https://t.co/tpzcAdiGlK
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 1, 2017
NFL Teams Punt DraftKings and FanDuel Partnerships, as Legalized Sports Betting Gains Support https://t.co/Os2sQGRDRf via @Casino_Org
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 1, 2017
Evan Weiner: Goodell And NFL Against Sports Gambling https://t.co/6zmk6CoLzf via @RobertinSeattle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Interesting story via @DavidPurdum:
KenPom’s ‘profound’ influence on the CBB betting market https://t.co/kwyEMsMjq0— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
All ? on NFL as other sports leagues begin to ? sports betting as revenue boost https://t.co/0aSduXV9l4 via @ReaganBrad & @c_kirkham
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
