⚖️Litigation Lane:
Ploetz vs. NCAA
NCAA motion to transfer Ploetz CTE case out of Dallas – DENIED. Trial set for January.
— Gene Egdorf (@GeneEgdorf) May 25, 2017
This will be the first football #CTE case to go to trial (1/22/18): Ploetz v. NCAA, Case No. DC-17-676 https://t.co/nzc55KyyfE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 29, 2017
Jose Fernandez wrongful death lawsuits
Settlement may be looming in wrongful death suits against Estate of Jose Fernandez. Answer overdue by 56 days and no docket activity.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 29, 2017
Riddell Lawsuit (one of many)
Despite mounting evidence sufficient pleading w/particularity is more often than not difficult to satisfy in ct
via: https://t.co/wLMGhME6UW pic.twitter.com/fQeJVE8MVb— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 27, 2017
Strikes for Kids vs. NFL
Nonprofit @StrikesForKids Pushes For #NFL Anti-Gambling Enforcement Docs https://t.co/AAseZc2Oah via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/mN1RmxetwM
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 31, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Money manager indicted by feds for bilking former NFL player of $4.5M to pay investors in Ponzi scheme: https://t.co/YUpesLbG2r
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 27, 2017
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods booked at 7:18 a.m., released at 10:50 a.m. charged with DUI, unlawful BAC – DUI, alcohol or drugs, per sheriff online records pic.twitter.com/1bF3SY1KY8
— Chris Villani (@ChrisVillani44) May 29, 2017
Assessing Tiger Woods’ legal options and why a plea deal seems likely – https://t.co/XyRWB1JMP7
Written by @McCannSportsLaw. pic.twitter.com/CHgvcbEpgD
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) May 30, 2017
“Tiger Woods and why we eat our heroes alive”
Worthwhile read from @BobSaietta https://t.co/rrW9oMNAqf— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 30, 2017
Nolan Carroll
Dallas Cowboys CB Nolan Carroll, who signed 3 yr/$20M free agent contract in March, arrested for DWI: https://t.co/V3VxOAE0kk
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 30, 2017
Nolan Carroll faces a two-game suspension under NFL’s personal conduct policy for a first-offense DWI: https://t.co/sgkgkLhUZQ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 30, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
This is good:@cwnevius: When will NFL get serious about concussions? | The Press Democrat https://t.co/1o5466Zjvl
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
Justin Strzelczyk died at age 36 b/c of CTE. I spoke w/ his ex wife @KeanaLee about it all & WOW!
Must LISTEN: https://t.co/pCz6dugA1b pic.twitter.com/esH1RI50iO— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) May 25, 2017
Justin Strzelczyk’s Wife Discusses Former Steeler’s Life, Family’s Struggle With CTE, And Advocacy #saveyourbrain https://t.co/c4d7EUF27e
— Cyndy Feasel ? (@CyndyFeasel) May 27, 2017
Keana McMahan wife of former #Steeler Justin Strzelczyk discusses #CTEhttps://t.co/IDXPt6lQj5 pic.twitter.com/gjc5LoGRya
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 27, 2017
Accredited journalist asks legitimate player safety question at Stanley Cup press conference. This is how league exec responds. https://t.co/bKl3rYe6DZ
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 29, 2017
Colin Campbell just stopped me after Bettman presser to say my question about head safety was “crazy” & “out of line.” #HockeyPlay
— Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) May 29, 2017
“There are more people who are going to be affected [by CTE] who played in the N.C.A.A. than played in the N.F.L.” https://t.co/CT6EwyX3JV
— Kathleen Bachynski (@bachyns) May 29, 2017
Question is how many of those affected by #CTE have already died with symptoms never connected to TBI/MTBI? https://t.co/0TVpQ3R9Xe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 29, 2017
Despite concussion history, Clarke MacArthur says ‘I’m going to play if I can’ https://t.co/xWYX2iFIU9 via @ProHockeyTalk
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 28, 2017
Sports doctor Peter Larkins calls for AFL to consider concussion substitute https://t.co/MZT4Psg56E via @theage
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 29, 2017
“If I get a broken fingernail, I’m coming off the field.”
— Von Miller on self-reporting concussionshttps://t.co/G8GDA9D6iz pic.twitter.com/kDVak1H3To— The MMQB (@theMMQB) May 28, 2017
Seems safe to say that the longer you wait to play contact football & shorter the duration, the better https://t.co/VFhkgpmD3T /@linzsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 27, 2017
Matheny knows first hand about concussions and their impact. Q https://t.co/HDzDisBbD2 via @mlb
— Tracy Ringolsby (@TracyRingolsby) May 27, 2017
Family of @RangersFC legend Jimmy Millar reveal his secret battle with dementia https://t.co/68KcsOABxA #FIFA #dementia
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) May 28, 2017
For every story told, there are many more that aren’t. This is reality for far too many former athletes and their families. https://t.co/ikFaAyiqw4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
How to stop boxing deaths and brain injury with a simple rule https://t.co/1lHLVxmwd0 via @medical_xpress
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) May 28, 2017
“#Concussion is now rugby’s Nightmare Freddy, a potential disaster for the sport” https://t.co/sDjBFknVBH
— Dr Willie Stewart (@WillStewNeuro) May 27, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Profound.
Time for change #NFL@JalenRose via @ForTheWin https://t.co/iimGR9kqFs pic.twitter.com/xbqKC3CcTy— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 27, 2017
John Mara says signing Colin Kaepernick would lead to fan backlash https://t.co/QiPbLH7v3S via @MichaelDavSmith pic.twitter.com/mKHFAnFVJM
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 29, 2017
Haven’t I been saying this all along? Take the perks but keep your guard up #NFL players! https://t.co/rzWnd3BALx via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 27, 2017
If the #NFL owners had an 8 percent increase instead of decline, I doubt they would have acquiesced. https://t.co/wwxWfDLBL5 via @rgroveslaw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 29, 2017
Harvard report addresses legal and ethical factors affecting players’ health https://t.co/AGJaGUAqxB
— LexSportiva (@AMELIAsportLAW) May 29, 2017
Good move by PA in providing financial education, additional education re maintaining health, confronting #concussion would also be valuable https://t.co/PvtU8gEP2c
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
Inside the NFLPA Rookie Premiere: Iumportant lessons about life as a pro from business partners and Michael Vick https://t.co/YDA87IKnUd pic.twitter.com/MnerGSJifL
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) May 28, 2017
Despite impending move, Raiders sell out season tickets for 2017, via @MichaelDavSmith https://t.co/6YzLKQL4Y8
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 28, 2017
Despite a “down” year, the NFL still rules the TV landscape https://t.co/L2K01eVHqp
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 27, 2017
Judge Robert J. Parins, Packers president from 1982 to 1989, dies at the age of 98 https://t.co/j9sZqgkJUy
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 27, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
Impressive summary from @michaelFhurley of NHL’s disturbing disregard of concussions & player health https://t.co/hUdEnarEIN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 31, 2017
#NHL bans players from Olympic participation – and should prepare for a legal fight https://t.co/Bw6OkCPVy1 via @THNKenCampbell
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 31, 2017
?NBA Hoops:
Enes Kanter: International Fugitive? My @SInow & @TheCrossover legal take on his escalating fight with Turkish govt: https://t.co/98QqekGVZq pic.twitter.com/xSYaHcfuoY
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) May 27, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
UNC Academics Scandal
49% of D1 men chose their classes based on fit with practice.
Took Classes to gain/keep eligibility.
Football: 30%
MBB: 31%
Other Male: 18% pic.twitter.com/0Q9mU50abR— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 8, 2017
43% of FBS & 48% WBB players were discouraged by University employees from taking certain classes because it may interfere with their sport. pic.twitter.com/YO1vKmhNnf
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 8, 2017
52% of FBS players & 59% of WBB players said athletics stopped them from taking classes they wanted to. https://t.co/0BIioFUylz
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 8, 2017
When asked about what could be changed about the student athlete experience. In every sport the consensus was the time demand to sport. pic.twitter.com/nsnv0DJcBB
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 8, 2017
Frank Deford today featured Mary Willingham & the UNC academic scandal. “Why Keep Athletes Eligible But Uneducated?” http://t.co/XleG761JTA
— Dan Kane (@dankanenando) September 4, 2013
Email describing pressures athletes face given responsibilities to athletic department and academic coursework. From UNC document release. pic.twitter.com/znMy0mLiq7
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) May 29, 2017
Remember what Friday told Taylor Branch re: academics’ reluctance to challenge athletics at UNC: “There’s fear.” Athletics rules UNC now. https://t.co/XM8D5XOIfp
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) May 29, 2017
Another example of legal loopholes that often nullify the merits of a case. If you’re curious as to the merits, check out @TedTatos timeline https://t.co/KmsEIUAAON
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
UNC has mounted a compelling response to NCAA notice of allegations (by @Andy_Staples) https://t.co/wTUV3c2jlZ
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 28, 2017
Amateurism
I mean, how in the world could schools EVER pay players? https://t.co/xs1XhOgzl2
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) May 27, 2017
Industry sources indicate Big 12 is expected to announce next week revenue distribution of $33M-34M per school, up from $30.4M last year.
— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) May 26, 2017
✊✊?Athlete Activism:
Tight End @Anthony_Fasano is running 2 addiction treatment centers #MakingADifference ? https://t.co/JCj8VLfm6u via @emilymkaplan
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 29, 2017
Richard Sherman makes good on promise to provide college scholarship to girl who improved her grades https://t.co/TOvB1xiI7F
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 28, 2017
.@Enes_Kanter: “Stand for what you believe.” https://t.co/DtkkSyNLnA
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
All Eyes On NFL After SG Weighs In On Sports Betting – insightful analysis by @ZachZagger https://t.co/YsXlDKqjfG pic.twitter.com/a8lji03MEr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 31, 2017
Sports betting roundtable fearures Joe Asher @WilliamHillUS, A.G. Burnett, @beckyharrisnv, Kevin Braig and me: https://t.co/fd0JI0Hkee
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 28, 2017
June 9-11 Meeting of Legislators from U.S. Gaming States spotlights sports betting, via @NCLGS. Register here: https://t.co/owGukCcExC
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 28, 2017
Enjoyed speaking w/ Scott Ferrall about my proposal to allow states to legalize sports betting. @OnTheBenchCBS
https://t.co/WPQYTtVEvm— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) May 27, 2017
“There is no more appropriate time than now” for #SCOTUS to review federal sports betting ban, via @byajperez (+ me) https://t.co/q0TO34OIMb
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 27, 2017
?This & That
Frank Deford, RIP, in 1974: “Commissioner has quite an un-American ring to it, a medieval or even Bolshevik flavor.” https://t.co/q48Pz2dgp3 pic.twitter.com/KFwlFXrHdG
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) May 29, 2017
Racism is everywhere. #TakumaSato should not have won Indy because it’s “ours” ?#Indy500 https://t.co/YyxksZizYJ
— Gridiron Dragon (@GridironDragon) May 29, 2017
@GridironDragon @denverpost Oh please. Let America have its own traditions and identity. The Indy 500 isn’t for one time racers from all over the world It’s ours
— Pam Willis (@onetapestry) May 29, 2017
@GridironDragon Shh, Nobody tell her that 8 of the last 10 winners weren’t from America. ? @SheillaDingus
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 29, 2017
This would help both veterans and athletes who both sustain a much higher than average instance of brain injury and physical pain/impairment.
American Legion calls on Trump to take cannabis off Schedule I to help vets https://t.co/ujd3HRjkv0 via @cannabist
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 28, 2017
