⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Litigation (Claims Against Riddell):
Riddell Concussion Claims May Head For State Court Fight https://t.co/keF7O79diU via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/qoW9iqWTyc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
PDF: https://t.co/DFkjTw1X1N https://t.co/HMWzrhiH6V
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
Additional links between the NFL and Big Tobacco are alleged in new Amended Complaint against Riddell pic.twitter.com/Ca2pBdxaNT
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
Adrian Robinson vs. NFL, Riddell
ICYMI
My story on 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 23, 2017
Strikes for Kids vs. NFL
Update on @StrikesForKids lawsuit against #NFL https://t.co/iBrGMcdfhE via @MichelleCasady pic.twitter.com/6kxgwrL5xu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
#NFL once again uses CBA preemption as 1st line of defense
This time to keep @StrikesForKids lawsuit in federal rather than state court pic.twitter.com/L0gJw2iHHZ— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
Briefing and hearing schedule set in NHL concussion litigation on motions to strike experts and for summary judgment: pic.twitter.com/wN2VKMCCBf
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 25, 2017
Battle of the experts is set to begin. My bet is on science—real science, not the #NHL‘s junk science. #CTE https://t.co/nSOPOaOJp3
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) May 25, 2017
Despite scale-down from NHLs enormous request current discovery appears burdensome
BU status letter to court in #NHL #concussion litigation. pic.twitter.com/sahu0Xgo6l
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 26, 2017
Despite scale-down from NHLs enormous request current discovery appears burdensome
BU status letter to court in #NHL #concussion litigation. pic.twitter.com/sahu0Xgo6l
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 26, 2017
Super Bowl XLV Ticket Litigation
After Four Years, Super Bowl XLV Ticket Seating Scandal Finally Settles via @forbes https://t.co/0NNrdfdbwF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
Insurers vs. NCAA
Insurer Says College Football Concussion MDL Not Covered https://t.co/tCoUllKPxI via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/vnDltm8dZa
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
Jah Reid vs UCF
Jah Reid isn’t the villain in UCF lawsuit, says Orlando Sentinel’s @DavidEWhitley: https://t.co/bZok3PklsH
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Joe McKnight Death:
Judge OKs use of prior road rage case against suspect in Joe McKnight's death, via @MichelleHunter https://t.co/6qEK8dkrDo
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 26, 2017
Matt Elam
Matt Elam arrested for grand theft, battery https://t.co/kO4IMR58rs via @JoshAlper
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
Lanard Fournette
LSU RB Lanard Fournette arrested for illegal gambling at Baton Rouge casino https://t.co/Splfy670zv via @cftalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson will have July parole hearing, nine years in to a 33-year prison sentence https://t.co/H9WsiVLMF2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 23, 2017
Parole eligibility list for July: Orenthal Simpson
(per Nevada Dept. of Corrections) pic.twitter.com/Adi4Iqegeo— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 22, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Excellent in depth look at #NHL culture, #concussion & conflicts https://t.co/EacvLKguXV via @NatObserver
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 26, 2017
For Roger Goodell, when it involves something that looks bad for the NFL, Tom Brady and his agent are 100% credible. https://t.co/ByiUARhX6w
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) May 24, 2017
.@sallyjenx is a sensible woman with a smart message. Please read it before forming an opinion.
https://t.co/5tnzGC9wbK— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 25, 2017
.@AndrewBrandt: “league executives must have spit out their coffee” when Gisele told CBS that Brady had suffered concussions. https://t.co/JvFyJQPFmn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
An insider’s view on why players hide concussions:@AndrewBrandt via @theMMQB https://t.co/f44WHFiXnc pic.twitter.com/70xsXXfHDG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
Ross Tucker: No easy answer to NFL concussion reporting questions. https://t.co/QOUOJzHyN6 via @SportsonEarth
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
This concussion story honestly broke my heart. It will make you think twice about the sports you voraciously consume https://t.co/DGRhEELsBc
— DocFlynn (@jessdeede) May 24, 2017
@jessdeede @McCannSportsLaw .@JermichaelF88‘s recollections and reflections on @PlayersTribune also an important read.https://t.co/x4WhQXnOaV
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
?Player Health & Safety:
What should the NFLPA demand from the NFL for player health? I discuss with @BobLeyESPN on @OTLonESPN today. Video: https://t.co/nIoZnfs20T pic.twitter.com/0sLk44iBH8
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) May 23, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
.@mikefreemanNFL 10 Point stance includes #concussion Adrian Robinson #CTE lawsuit, and lots more #NFL hot takes
https://t.co/5fgyJpumgw— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
#NFLPA advises #Vikings‘ draft picks not to sign c… https://t.co/CwUuea3mjU
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
Players remember Cortez Kennedy https://t.co/VLKsfDu7GD via @usatoday
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
NFL to borrow an idea from college football unrelated to overtime procedures (unfortunately) https://t.co/gLGfeJE4jM
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 23, 2017
Joe Mixon had better not dance – that’s where Marvin Lewis draws the line https://t.co/FtVKibFglV via @daringantt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
The Oakland Raiders’ eventual move to Las Vegas will test the NFL’s stance on gambling, via @LemireJoe https://t.co/UGLWLnTcOk
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 23, 2017
Nevada, NFL may be at odds over mobile gambling at Raiders games https://t.co/AAaA11acZN
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 22, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
.@IanPGunn says “The #NCAA is at a tipping point.”
Pt 1 of his look @ “The Future of Amateurism.” https://t.co/m1T0uR9RVO via @SportsEsqBlog— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
DJ Booth in the locker room…..But yeah college athletics programs don’t waste money….? https://t.co/fHBNwDC139
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 23, 2017
Excited about some new locker room features… @flyguy2stackz can spin!! pic.twitter.com/EwIxr73Dvd
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) May 19, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Solicitor General Recommends Not Hearing NJ Sports Betting Case to SCOTUS
BREAKING: U.S. Solicitor General tells #SCOTUS that NJ sports betting petition should be denied pic.twitter.com/rHphNuBai3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
Solicitor General completely skirts the “repeal” issue in his Question Presented. He thinks this is still Christie I: pic.twitter.com/t47oP1PQVN
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
A rather unremarkable brief from our nation’s solicitor general. Not even Clement-lite. #sportsbetting pic.twitter.com/mpQ59yufdc
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
#SCOTUS invitation to SG to file brief makes cert grant 37X more likely, but follows SG advice 80% of time (close to 100% over last year)
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
NJ sports betting may be on life support (for now), but it has already achieved 2 Hail Mary’s: en banc rehearing + CVSG. Can it pull a 3rd?
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
There’s still a ray of hope for NJ sports betting despite SG downer, via @BergenBrennan (plus @CLSoriano & me): https://t.co/aJj4Hoj46d
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
Solicitor General delivers glancing blow to NJ sports betting case, via @DavidPurdum (with #SCOTUS #CVSG stats): https://t.co/EZz80N6vaE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
Will SCOTUS grant cert in NJ sports betting case even after SG rebuff? @DavidPorter_AP w/ takes from @JoeAsher & me: https://t.co/TpHNdzruWV
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 25, 2017
Link to Solicitor General #SCOTUS brief in NJ sports betting case: https://t.co/RfdanGXtTN
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
Even if @SCOTUS denies cert in NJ sports betting, the courthouse doors will remain open for other states. Issues have already been teed up.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 24, 2017
Congressional Committee Unveils Legislation Proposing Repeal of PASPA
Congressional committee unveils legislation proposing repeal of federal ban on sports betting, via @DavidPurdum https://t.co/LtF4UvPuSB
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 25, 2017
Bill highlights:
1) Repeal PASPA
2) FTC oversight
3) Mandates consumer protections for states to follow
4) #DFS toohttps://t.co/LpU9Er5eYE— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 25, 2017
Derby Wars
A court case involving fantasy horse racing could have an impact on DraftKings and FanDuel https://t.co/xhCC3Xcb6u via @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/P0CVAIzE6i
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) May 24, 2017
East Coast Gaming Conference
For #sportsbetting & #eSports highlights from @AndrewBrandt @JoeAsher & more from @EastCoastGaming check out @EwaBakun timeline https://t.co/zeaP9aXUFs
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 24, 2017
In their deliberation whether to move @RAIDERS to LV, no concern was raised about gambling, says @AndrewBrandt at @EastCoastGaming
— Ewa Bakun (@EwaBakun) May 24, 2017
Millennials on #ECGC panel on video game gambling say they’ll never “age into” slot machines #DoAC
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) May 24, 2017
?This & That:
.@Enes_Kanter “Just think about it. If the Erdoğan government will treat an #NBA player this way, how do you think it is for everyone else?” https://t.co/keaq4xzZGY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
IMPORTANT READ❗️@Enes_Kanter recounts being detained in Romanian airport by the Turkish govt. https://t.co/pAmktTBuPt via @PlayersTribune
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 23, 2017
Bald in high school. Bald at @OhioStateFB. Bald in the NFL.@RyanShazier opens up about his battle with alopecia: https://t.co/67vCRsHVfy pic.twitter.com/S1wVYiqbXd
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) May 23, 2017