⚖️Litigation Lane:
Adrian Robinson Jr. wrongful CTE death lawsuit vs. NFL, Riddell
I wrote about the tragic deception that led to 25 year old Adrian Robinson’s #CTE death, as exposed in a new lawsuithttps://t.co/K3o9sFXU92
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
A++ article from @LemireJoe highlights many details of concealment in Adrian Robinson #CTE death lawsuit https://t.co/8hvFw2Ov90
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
Parties in #NFL concussion case seek immunity for claims administrator and advisory panels who will evaluate claims. https://t.co/lrQX24BodE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 23, 2017
Chris Seeger files for quasi-judicial immunity for all administrative entities in #NFL #concussion settlement https://t.co/xjGcOBoxfx pic.twitter.com/iIvyg4MUvt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
Riddell Helmet #Concussion Claims Poised To Move Forward https://t.co/jrKuDqxvI2 via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/d92cuWCtFb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 20, 2017
Jah Reid vs. UCF
Jah Reid’s attorney says lawsuit vs. UCF was prompted by misleading claims made to high school players: https://t.co/ULej9V1SW3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 22, 2017
Cheerleading Litigation
Judge Alsup Considers #NFL Bid to Block Cheerleaders’ Antitrust Case https://t.co/FAK5OKUenR via @bloombergbna
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
Same judge who whittled painkiller lawsuit down to 2 players and 3 teams. Similar strategy seems to be in play here. https://t.co/hR8lBD4Vdi
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
.@dhellingsports: #NFL can’t continue treating “cheerleading squads as nothing more than decorations on the field” https://t.co/EDuLFD6TnP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
@realtruthkings @WALLACHLEGAL @NYAppDiv4 This is the Erie County Supreme Court order in @buffalobills cheerleaders case. Hardly an example of thorough legal analysis. pic.twitter.com/pPE7BE9gM3
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) May 23, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
O.J. Simpson:
O.J. Simpson to get another parole hearing in July, per Nevada Dept. of Corrections. Date to be set in mid-June. https://t.co/h2OpNdSDum
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 22, 2017
Parole eligibility list for July: Orenthal Simpson
(per Nevada Dept. of Corrections) pic.twitter.com/Adi4Iqegeo— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 22, 2017
Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Revis illustrates why NFL is wise to wait to punish a player until legal process ends. A charge doesn’t always become a conviction. https://t.co/1wacFnST4u
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) May 22, 2017
Darrelle Revis won’t face discipline from the NFL after felony assault charges were dismissed https://t.co/fHyMn8ItsX
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) May 22, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Tom Brady Concussion Story Leading To More NFL Stars Speaking Out https://t.co/SSXhPbv0Px via @mattdolloff
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
Is the Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Finally Opening Up Conversation On NFL Health Repercussions? https://t.co/mQqevpvPd0 via @theinquisitr pic.twitter.com/bKShoMmyTi
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
If fans truly love the game – we need to refocus the conversation. Players shouldn’t have to feel compelled to hide #concussion to keep jobs https://t.co/pVChDKqLNu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
CTE expert Dr. Chris Nowinski to NFL stars: Stop hiding concussions https://t.co/bPlRgSvo03 via @david_c_steele
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
@SheillaDingus @David_C_Steele Try guaranteed contracts & scholarships. Remove the financial disincentives to report esp. when the NFL, NFLPA and NCAA enforce silent.
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) May 23, 2017
Matt Hasselbeck, Leonard Marshall pledge to donate brains to concussion research https://t.co/0J8kpZW9Eg
— Rick Maese (@RickMaese) May 17, 2017
?Player Health & Safety:
HS Football Players Use Their Helmets to Tackle Other Players Despite Knowing the Risks https://t.co/nfNZH2GlzX pic.twitter.com/Akf95oOsbF
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 22, 2017
Need a major culture change including suspensions for disregarding safety protocols. https://t.co/d6w8IsBvWG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 22, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
❤️This:
New York organization to ‘stand up’ on behalf of QB Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/AgJoI6yRLJ via @mikerothstein— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
Seattle city councilmember Kshama Sawant urges Seahawks to sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/eryEWpBMSc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 21, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
You Might Be Able To Bet On NFL At Las Vegas Raiders Stadium, But Not Play DraftKings, FanDuel https://t.co/KerA3lfot3 via @dustingouker pic.twitter.com/GfHc65uXlr
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) May 22, 2017
Celebration rules reportedly are changing; what are they changing to? https://t.co/tNRe4ETett
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 22, 2017
Shorter overtime may allow a receiving team to win with a field goal on the opening possession https://t.co/26fAJKs3xP
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 22, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Fans at Las Vegas Raiders home games, just like in London, will be betting from stadium, unless NFL steps in: https://t.co/a5EkQURCnE
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) May 22, 2017
?This & That:
The NCAA Won’t Do Squat About The Texas Bathroom Bill https://t.co/AbiobpXvvP
— Robert Silverman (@BobSaietta) May 22, 2017