⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
I hope you’ll find my research helpful as I try to sift through the NFL Concussion Settlement chaos. https://t.co/pG6Egw7v1b
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Incredible: a member of NFL brain damage committee whose bogus science helped trigger lawsuits now screening retired players for settlement https://t.co/q2Kp99ZWK6
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) April 8, 2017
#Retired #NFL/#CTE/#concussion news: doc list revealed and includes #Saints neurology clinic docs and … even #MTBI-orig Joel Morgenlander!
— Brad Sohn (@BradSohn) April 8, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
1 thing lost in the shuffle-Players aren’t seeking results of recent research but what NHL should have known from info dating back to 1928. https://t.co/FjZQjMo0NW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
#NHL #concussion research meddling is embarrassing https://t.co/8jn1DXjTEF via @dhellingsports @FanSided
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Boston U Doc Slams NHL For Comparison To Vaccine Skeptic – Law360 https://t.co/MNi7XE4QJD via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/qfmCySl8nR
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
Lawyers for Boston University say NHL request will slow concussion research https://t.co/q55iVVagmr via @adamkilgorewp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
What the NHL is attempting to accomplish here is simply abhorrent. Current players should be disturbed to play for a league like this. https://t.co/gNR1nZAHDv
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) April 8, 2017
Famed BU concussion researcher Dr. Anne McKee files another affidavit in #NHL concussion case: pic.twitter.com/PR5QClCG7c
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 8, 2017
Absence of any neurologists on NHL concussion group leads to charges of a “turf war.” Much at stake for NHL players. https://t.co/gjoZp8masY
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) April 7, 2017
From @rwesthead: Florida doctor calls for #NHL Concussion Subcommittee to include neurologists https://t.co/3qBI5euj2H
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) April 7, 2017
NFL Painkiller Lawsuit
Former Seahawks OT fighting team, NFL over painkiller handouts https://t.co/bQXyiphycO
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
Ex-#Seahawk fights team over painkiller handouts that kept him playing NFL games while hurt https://t.co/O9RzP3NFnM via @GeoffBakerTIMES
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Outside the painkiller lawsuit, Seahawks hired PI’s to follow Wunsch in attempt to deny his workers comp claim. https://t.co/4uXfFLn75v
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Daryl Katz
Could this be one of the reasons NHL doesn’t have money for concussion research or to pay development league players minimum wage?
Lawsuit: NHL owner Daryl Katz offered actress millions for sex https://t.co/KTc5qVbkfL pic.twitter.com/q5vlondygo
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) April 8, 2017
Baylor
Judge denies in part Baylor’s mot to dismiss 1st Title IX lawsuit filed v. school, discovery to begin. PDF of order: https://t.co/yqBTnwvRAC pic.twitter.com/LhL8qfqLGJ
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) April 9, 2017
Atlanta Braves
Braves settle lawsuit over foul ball that injured 6-year-old girl https://t.co/KuaEe3p5aI
— Nathaniel Grow (@NathanielGrow) April 8, 2017
Will Smith Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Ex-Saint Will Smith’s widow files wrongful death lawsuit against man who fatally shot Smith last year: https://t.co/jUpVDoMBB1
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) April 8, 2017
Tennessee Titans vs. Stadium Vendor
Court rules for Tennessee Titans in firing of Nissan Stadium concessions vendor https://t.co/bl1PUyKrLm via @joeygarrison
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Aaron Hernandez
Jury deliberations resume in Aaron Hernandez trial today. Will they reach a verdict?
Jury question actually could be good for Aaron Hernandez https://t.co/GrMIH5lcdG via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Charles Oakley
Oakley set for day in court in wake of MSG arrest https://t.co/r6K6sMm8Hr via @APgelston
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Philadelphia Eagles Fan Violence
Bloody bar fight over Philadelphia Eagles leads to arrest of father, son #nfl #eagles https://t.co/tZfK60Zsk7 @GeoffMosherNFL pic.twitter.com/mn4Do9susz
— Jeff Goldman (@JeffSGoldman) April 7, 2017
Tramaine Brock
49ers release Tramaine Brock following Domestic Violence Arrest https://t.co/gtyiMrYJn2 via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Trevone Boykin
Seahawks QB Trevone Boykin arrested for a possible parole violation, his second arrest in two weeks: https://t.co/djTdTDxspw
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) April 8, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
3 Things Nobody Tells You About Traumatic brain injury… – Daily Secrets#Afterthecheeringstops #saveyourbrain https://t.co/R4z9nIfe2W
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) April 9, 2017
Seth Joyner on CTE: ‘I Can’t Tell You How Many Concussions I Probably Had’ #Afterthecheeringstops #Saveyourbrain https://t.co/LGnILwQ4Mm
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) April 6, 2017
Most disturbing & frightening aspect – this is a 27 year old man. https://t.co/OxYlyknD3f
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Former NFLer Ryan Miller talks about the effects of post #concussion syndrome https://t.co/7zX2q9pyw7 / @NickiJhabvala pic.twitter.com/RntYp9TOgi
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
.@ChrisNowinski1 on #CTE and the #NFL https://t.co/ZAEId90kiM / @NickiJhabvala pic.twitter.com/ZYyTVlXkRp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Former NFLer Ryan Miller talks about the effects of post #concussion syndrome https://t.co/7zX2q9pyw7 / @NickiJhabvala pic.twitter.com/RntYp9TOgi
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
AJ Tarpley, 23, retires from NFL to ‘preserve future health’ after concussions – Story | KMSP#Afterthecheeringstops https://t.co/5BaiAKzub9
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) April 8, 2017
She thought she was dying, now @pdecker92‘s helping others w/ #concussions
My @SI_NHL #longreads: https://t.co/nFNixiCww6#TBI #BrainInjury pic.twitter.com/EFRI1rhtUy— Devon Heinen (@DevonHeinen) April 8, 2017
Derrick Jensen, Raiders linebacker and Seahawks scout, dies of ALS https://t.co/IQhj3ATgkr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 8, 2017
From @rwesthead: Florida doctor calls for #NHL Concussion Subcommittee to include neurologists https://t.co/3qBI5euj2H
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) April 7, 2017
8% brain volume decrease in former NFL players. Finding noted in Guskiewicz, McCrea et al. proposal for $99M NFL grant. Unsure if published. pic.twitter.com/l9zhCBdHkK
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) April 8, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Las Vegas Arm wrestling event tests NFL’s gambling policy https://t.co/HJRKTrXLXR via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
DeMarcus Ware on retirement: “My body was talking to me” https://t.co/rDvEgVgZeQ via @daringantt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Jerry Jones and the NFLPA Both Want Marijuana Leniency, But Not For the Same Reasons https://t.co/JQ2Cq1N0W4 pic.twitter.com/I3IJd9qO1K
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
N.H.L.’s Olympic Absence Opens Up a Russian Power Play https://t.co/O51pdE1JeN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 10, 2017
Sad indictment of fans who would rather see players suffering ill effects of fighting vs. watching skill game. How many enforcers must die? https://t.co/9kLDPzkQ5q
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 7, 2017
Minor-league hockey is getting less violent—and less popular https://t.co/WQH9A415vk
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 5, 2017
?USA Gymnastics:
USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is accused of sexually assaulting over 100 girls and women https://t.co/GqiTeUDOuX via @ChloeAngyal
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Colin Kaepernick
Good assessment – @asalucco really ? nailed it with that last line. Pretty much sums things up. https://t.co/HCQzAMHYJo
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 9, 2017
Malcolm Brogdon
Malcolm Brogdon asked the Bucks to forgo his ROY campaign & donate the money to charity instead ? https://t.co/nyv4zBRgSK pic.twitter.com/bA06elxiBp
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 8, 2017
Thabo Sefolosha
Props to @ThaboSefolosha for donating portion of his NYPD brutality settlement to train public defenders. https://t.co/uIt8t9TkKw
— Chris Sheridan (@sheridanhoops) April 7, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
This is today – 4/10/17 – keep an eye on @WALLACHLEGAL Twitter timeline for the latest.
A big day tomorrow for U.S. sports betting legalization, as the Solicitor General meets with the parties in the NJ sports betting case.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 10, 2017
NFL’s anti-gambling policy has finally reached Borat-like farcical proportions with this episode: https://t.co/toWx4bziY3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 9, 2017
Nevada sports books granted approval to take bets on NFL Draft https://t.co/fjsNvnUSch via @reviewjournal
— Todd Dewey (@tdewey33) April 7, 2017
Be sure to check in w/ @WALLACHLEGAL timeline for many timely and valuable insights on the latest bid to end #DFS in New York https://t.co/y51R1bs9Dr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
Anti-gambling group spends a great deal of time quoting @AGSchneiderman‘s own words on #DFS. Here’s one example: pic.twitter.com/R6TfZ4AQZt
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 8, 2017
For gambling advocates, Raiders’ relocation offers opportunity https://t.co/MeVa7SIU1c via @jennydwilson
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) April 8, 2017
“Might the Federal Sports Betting Ban be Lifted?” 25 years of shifting winds in new deep-dive for @ESPN_Chalk – https://t.co/faYUJToN2v
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) April 7, 2017
Excellent article on PASPA timeline and progression by Prof. Ryan Rodenberg. It prompted me to add a few comments in regard to the sports leagues’ opposition.
