⚖️NFLPA Painkiller Grievance against NFL and 32 Member Clubs:
I discovered this during my evening “docket dig” yesterday, and published my article in the wee hours of the morning. It was nice to see that a number of media outlets picked up on the story.
My take on the #NFLPA painkiller grievance against the NFL and how it may affect 2 lawsuits by exPlayers https://t.co/BLNSJAcDiJ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
I especially like articles by Rick Maese and Michael Hurley.
Outstanding summary of @NFLPA painkiller grievance against the #NFL and its 32 Clubs from @RickMaese https://t.co/1lPcqFyuDW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
NFLPA Uses DeflateGate To Expose NFL’s Disinterest In Curbing Prescription Painkiller Problem https://t.co/8GrekPmTaw via @michaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
No one has a way with words quite like Sally Jenkins. She has a few choice ones for the NFL. I hope you’ll read them.
.@sallyjenx doesn’t mince words:
“What happens to a company that dopes it workers? If it’s an NFL team, not much” https://t.co/2JweoCu4qY— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
⚡️Aaron Hernandez Murder Conviction Vacated:
Judge vacates #AaronHernandez‘s murder conviction https://t.co/pMenypGPDE via @bostonherald
— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) May 9, 2017
Extremely informative and insightful. Highly recommended listening!
My interview w/ @LouMerloni & @christianfauria to discuss the abatement of Aaron Hernandez’s murder conviction: https://t.co/YF4ehUGCox
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 9, 2017
Judge vacates Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction. Impact on AH estate, victims & Patriots contract? My @SInow take: https://t.co/4NLxizJPax pic.twitter.com/ThWT37OjIR
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) May 9, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
Players Float Pause, Bellwethers In #NHL #Concussion MDL https://t.co/MXcjf9SdmD via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/NEAo2gFh9M
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
EXCLUSIVE: Scammers are targeting ex-NFL players as they apply for concussion lawsuit settlements https://t.co/Wx79Ww3gSa
— New York Post (@nypost) May 9, 2017
Judge OKs Medical Advisers For NFL Concussion Settlement https://t.co/JKQk3Ku6TK via @ZachZagger
PDF: https://t.co/ipoaohAg0z pic.twitter.com/VDEcQCLwER— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 6, 2017
NFL concussion case aftermath casts lawyers in bad light (Editorial) https://t.co/dRTOJXsA8z via @masslivenews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Lane Johnson vs. NFLPA, NFL
I wrote about the importance of Lane Johnson’s lawsuit against the NFLPA & NFL & why these issues must be addressed. https://t.co/KIHP07NaZh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Helmet Maker Lawsuits
Football Helmet Makers Sue Insurers Over Litigation Costs https://t.co/LUkWsd8eBI via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/6W3D1r5TxH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Riddell, Parent Cos. Look To Toss New Suit Alleging Lies About Helmet Safety https://t.co/yOvGjm8f32 via @FolaAk pic.twitter.com/CwHPyw3bse
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans’ turf injury lawsuit against Houston Texans remanded to state court by federal judge: https://t.co/NKFvmhzuSU
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 9, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Mike Scott
After judge clears ex-Hawk Mike Scott of drug charges, Banks County Sheriff’s Office fires the arresting officer: https://t.co/dLgt43DUhH pic.twitter.com/0qFxixJyPl
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) May 9, 2017
Michael Oher
Michael Oher turns himself into cops after assault citation https://t.co/WfvJu6xFDM
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 9, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Buoniconti: “They are waiting for us to die. They’re going to play the clock until everybody dies.” https://t.co/s89VY0xHg8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Liz Nicholson Sullivan, wife of ex-Browns Gerry Sullivan talks about @ConcussionLF #TBI & #CTE https://t.co/gCJMLlwBZm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 7, 2017
Which doctor cleared Sidney Crosby to keep playing in Game 6?
Pens’ top doctor is an orthopaedic surgeon, not a brain trauma specialist. https://t.co/bwOjn7K0h6— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 9, 2017
Crosby says #Pens doctors evaluated him after first period Monday https://t.co/R1MGONSq3E
— Sam Werner (@SWernerPG) May 9, 2017
Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, Pens’ head team physician, says on his website he specializes in knee, shoulder, hip injuries.https://t.co/lFJMfQQx9L
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 9, 2017
In-arena concussion spotters are league employees, don’t have to be certified athletic trainers & have no power to remove player from game. https://t.co/Ez0Nq25NN4
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 9, 2017
Why concussion spotters didn’t pull Crosby from game https://t.co/mA4FrL2EaB via @usatoday
— Kevin Allen (@ByKevinAllen) May 9, 2017
Interesting read this morning: The same brain disease battering the NFL may have killed Ernest Hemingway https://t.co/OilTOhbtRE
— Rick Maese (@RickMaese) May 5, 2017
Football concussions still an issue a decade later for former High School player https://t.co/HeE5bqikJj via @newsleadernow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 8, 2017
Great move by Detroit Lions’ Haloti Ngata to get brain checked https://t.co/nHzqXXMDQm via @freep
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 8, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
@NFLPA hopes #NFL will alter marijuana policy without concessions https://t.co/35mBft7HhH via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Retired NFL players could find themselves in a tight spot if the AHCA becomes law. @McCannSportsLaw explains https://t.co/uyINzlhpxy pic.twitter.com/2cjEI2s8yZ
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) May 9, 2017
NFLPA may approach networks directly regarding next wave of TV deals https://t.co/L6bEmmvnmR
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 8, 2017
Some people say they wouldn’t change anything. @PlaxicoBurress would.
His letter to the 2017 NFL Draft class: https://t.co/MHbcrOOkaj pic.twitter.com/7dNYGNw6Jb
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) May 8, 2017
The History of Instant Replay in the NFL-Benefit or Detriment?
(And what is a catch anyway?) https://t.co/LnONMA3Gq6 … via @TaylorBlitzTime— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 7, 2017
Should NFL players be allowed to use cannabis as an alternative to painkillers? @patrick_hruby + @CindyBoren discuss https://t.co/HQuK0jZY2P
— NPR’s Only A Game (@OnlyAGameNPR) May 6, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
Bad to the bone: why the #NHL can’t clean up its act https://t.co/V526XZFYgK via @dowbboy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
Harvard University prof’s call for NHL to hire independent doctors seems especially timely, with Crosby in mind.https://t.co/pwNfv68s2Z pic.twitter.com/ANfYz1E6jm
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 9, 2017
“…how and if [CTE] manifests itself in living persons is unknown.”
—NHL 2016 brochure on concussions distributed to players. pic.twitter.com/W5abBN8srZ
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 2, 2017
IIHF, #NHL still negotiating over 2018 Olympics despite Bettman’s remarks https://t.co/C8O5puFirx via @TSN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 8, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Colin Kaepernick supporters no match for reality of NFL, inside and out https://t.co/JVM5Zb9dAf via @david_c_steele
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
AGA survey finds that nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. sports fans favor legalized sports betting, via @DustinGouker https://t.co/I8njddj3Uf
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 9, 2017
?This & That:
Much truth here:
5 Things Athletes Won’t Tell You About Life After Sport.https://t.co/BHY3JbggKK— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 9, 2017
#Sportslaw links, including DePaul Law Review article on PASPA by @AndrewSensi, @WerlySportsLaw & me https://t.co/XcbbS40D5d @SportsEsqBlog
— Justin Fielkow (@JFielkow) May 9, 2017
My response to the Men’s Journal article on Alex Guerrero. Bumping it up for the daytime crew. https://t.co/tHKcpqnoBS via @wordpressdotcom
— DocFlynn (@jessdeede) May 8, 2017
Torrey Smith surprised a Baltimore animal shelter by covering the adoption fees of 46 pets:https://t.co/extLI3W3A5
— SB Nation (@SBNation) May 8, 2017
Royce White (@Highway_30) wants to transform how pro sports leagues think about mental health, via @marypilon https://t.co/YGHTvIk0p1
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 7, 2017
