Tweet of the week:
Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be NFL’ers. Teach them hoops or baseball instead. Or the law. There will be lawyers.
— Matthew Page (@N242DB) July 5, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane
CHL Minimum Wage Lawsuit
Quite possible the finances of the QMJHL’s 18 teams will be made public in connection with the ongoing CHL minimum-wage lawsuit. /1
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 5, 2017
The QMJHL has asked a Montreal court for the ok to file affidavits from league commish, players, parents, team execs. (En français) /2 pic.twitter.com/mDq2vARZo1
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 5, 2017
If QMJHL argues paying players min. wage might bankrupt teams, expect plaintiffs to ask court to demand production of team financials. /3
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 5, 2017
Derek Boogaard
Parents of Derek Boogaard appeal the dismissal of their wrongful death lawsuit against #NHL to Seventh Circuit: https://t.co/rDKxCN3C5q
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 6, 2017
Lane Johnson vs. NFL, NFLPA
Lane Johnson lawsuit vs. #NFL, #NFLPA over 10-game PED suspension transferred to Manhattan federal court.
Order: https://t.co/Mc7XfxvNk7
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 7, 2017
#Deflategate lives on to force nearly all federal suits against NFL to SDNY, then CA2 https://t.co/hKzJrLYAlT
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 7, 2017
Ohio federal judge cites #Deflategate ruling (from Minnesota) in ordering transfer of Lane Johnson lawsuit to SDNY: pic.twitter.com/9WagH6RQVA
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 7, 2017
Also noteworthy in this case. Judge Loi’s order, while an accurate assessment of fact, will likely make it much harder for players who seek to vacate an arbitration award, to be able to do so outside SDNY in the future.
Judge Richard Berman has been assigned to preside over Lane Johnson’s lawsuit vs. #NFLPA, #NFLPA to vacate arb award. #DeflategateLives
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 7, 2017
Venus Williams
Venus Williams may face legal trouble after her involvement in a fatal car crash (by @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/qTihPaPbh0
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 1, 2017
Palm Beach Gardens PD says Venus Williams entered intersection lawfully prior to crash, per new statement (w/ video) https://t.co/MLZLDoA5CI
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 7, 2017
Minor League Baseball Minimum Wage Lawsuit
The failed minor league baseball players antitrust lawsuit & potential fixes moving forward (via @dhellingsports) https://t.co/ZpASezLUlb
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 7, 2017
Nadia Axakowsky v. NFL Films
NFL Films sued by ex-employee for sexual harassment. Victim alleges that misconduct began in 1997. Link to complaint https://t.co/zSKdrTOsWz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 4, 2017
Eli Manning Memorabilia Lawsuit
Strahan tries to skirt deposition in fake memorabilia case by telling court @TheWillHobson is working w/ plaintiff: https://t.co/RiGEKSd2mT
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 6, 2017
Baylor
Ex-Baylor Regent called female students suspected of drinking alcohol “perverted little tarts” “insidious & inbred” https://t.co/iRsBi2D2bt
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 5, 2017
Buried in Baylor’s General Counsel’s declaration:
Baylor has not given the Pepper Hamilton sexual assault investigation notes to the NCAA: pic.twitter.com/YEscLdI8TI
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 5, 2017
Compare: player refuses to hand over to NCAA any relevant info requested in investigation – is immediate 10.1 ethical violation https://t.co/ICGTH9lfAV
— wwilson (@brewonsouthu) July 6, 2017
Honest question: for the Baylor loyalists who deny sexual assaults occurred, do you want settlements in these cases…? https://t.co/dQszoR6Tsc
— Dr. Mitch Abrams (@MitchAbramsPsyD) July 7, 2017
Baylor settles lawsuit with woman who alleged sexual assault. No details were released. https://t.co/vtLRBGWv47 pic.twitter.com/iLYi9CZ6Y3
— theScore (@theScore) July 7, 2017
0 surprise 0 responses. Hard to predict answer, but seems settlement=innocence in past sport cases& has 0 impact on success/fandom (Winston)
— Julia Cawthra (@JC_SportPsych) July 7, 2017
Not surprising on lack of response since settlement = no admission of wrongdoing.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
Expect to see Baylor eventually reach settlements with other accusers, too. Many incentives to do, explained here: https://t.co/06BHHjjGAw https://t.co/7UfLDh6d5t
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 7, 2017
Larry Nassar/MSU/USA Gymnastics
23 More Women Join Lawsuit Against MSU’s Larry Nassar https://t.co/9SPIHHjwxJ via @CampusSafetyMag
— Lindsay Gibbs (@linzsports) July 6, 2017
Racist Allegations Against the Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks are hit with a lawsuit alleging that they altered security detail based on the race of entertainers performing at the arena. https://t.co/0CM2lNo5BU
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 7, 2017
It’s frustrating and unacceptable that the NBA team in Atlanta has yet another example of being racist https://t.co/yX6d7owHUa
— Ashley Holcomb (@ashleyxholcomb) July 7, 2017
SF 49ers, Ticketmaster Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against Disabled
San Francisco 49ers, Ticketmaster sued over discriminatory ticketing, seating policies at Levi’s Stadium. Complaint: https://t.co/PdKzqJC6Fc
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 8, 2017
Tajae Sharpe, Sebastian Tretola Assault Litigation
2 Titans players file counter lawsuit after man accuses them of assault https://t.co/FweKSzxVQN via @WKRN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 8, 2017
Sports Cases To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2017: @ZachZagger breaks them down w/ @WALLACHLEGAL NJ #sportsbetting insights. https://t.co/yAhwIXjuUC pic.twitter.com/bPfs49E4sd
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 5, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Derek Loville
Ex-49er RB Derek Loville (20+ concussions) sentenced to 15 months for drug dealing conspiracy, via @kristinadavis https://t.co/nKQ8sES0lU
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 6, 2017
The story of De’von Hall’s downward spiral and its tragic toll could just as easily have been placed under the “Concussion Discussion” header. Witness accounts allege he killed is mother in a violent outburst. His family says they’re not sure he even remembers or realizes she’s dead. Heartbreaking. ?
Tragic
She was his rock. Now a failed NFL player is accused of killing his mother https://t.co/30lMdnfRyk via @nathanfenno— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
Marcus Morris
New Celtics PF Marcus Morris soon faces trial for felony assault. Jail & suspension possible. My @TheCrossover take: https://t.co/Yk3nWKrpG2 pic.twitter.com/dswvq0NVTM
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 7, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
‘Safe’ Helmets Can’t Fix Football’s #TBI Problem (DUH!!!) https://t.co/qsWHDNgum5 via @motherboard OTOH, NFLs Herring & Ellenbogen PR=$$$
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) July 5, 2017
Former #CFL lineman Rick Klassen’s brain showed extensive #CTE at age 57 https://t.co/l9cbPuu3is via @AllanMaki
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
Why does it seem like nobody cares about female concussions? https://t.co/ISdHE84v9F pic.twitter.com/wuJKcyS78v
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) July 5, 2017
Tony Martin continues racing at Tour de France with concussion | CyclingTips https://t.co/2thlJVyIaY
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) July 5, 2017
?Health & Safety:
2014 NCAA report: excessive drinking down, but painkiller and ADHD medication use up among athletes https://t.co/kZK8rJBv4B
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) July 5, 2017
Bob Stein on the #NFL Films Settlement Dental Plan via @RobertinSeattle https://t.co/RLzaWXQeqw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
On #July4th @linzsports interview with @HamzaAbdullah21 & @HAbdullah39 is well worth revisiting.https://t.co/CNIcz0z0Uh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 4, 2017
Why This Female Sports Owner Took a Big Political Risk https://t.co/zNIay998C1 via @politicomag
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 4, 2017
Words from @carmeloanthony that started a movement https://t.co/wHIiKDf7yB via @carronJphillips
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 9, 2017
How can we truly celebrate independence on a day that intentionally robbed our ancestors of theirs? To find my independence I went home. pic.twitter.com/hniYGJeLxG
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) July 4, 2017
.@Kaepernick7 discusses “independence” while retracing his Ghana roots. https://t.co/MZl4eitboC via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 5, 2017
Link to entire Fredrick Douglas speech cited by Kaepernickhttps://t.co/09wH8xSpzC
Lengthy but immensely worth the time to read., https://t.co/OgaMsNhmu5— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 5, 2017
Kaepernick’s pointed July 4 message as #NFL freeze drags on https://t.co/d9xwUK3XRO via @HowieKussoy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 6, 2017
Malcolm Jenkins: Colin Kaepernick’s message will live on despite apparent blackball https://t.co/QC2CNxN1z1 via @thephillyvoice
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
ACCOUNTABILITY-Across the board is needed. @ChuckModi1 has written a *must read* https://t.co/wdLkCpNJkA
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
“When will they be he accountable” Kaepernick’s first outcry after Alton Sterling. His critics keep changing subject https://t.co/PZuJzaUlNS
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) July 7, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
PODCAST: @DonBanks @Fred_Kirsch discuss sports betting in America w/ gaming & sports law attorney Daniel Wallach | https://t.co/HNArQZDvOH pic.twitter.com/mQ7LSXexsn
— Patriots.com (@PATRIOTSdotCOM) July 5, 2017
#SCOTUS could announce oral argument in NJ sports betting this month. Last year, October args were scheduled on 7/13 https://t.co/VU73JFneks
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 6, 2017
NJ Sports Betting Case Offers Up Potential Doomsday Scenario For Nevada Sports Betting , via @LSPReport – https://t.co/xuh0NLfbs6
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
Comments from @WALLACHLEGAL & @SportsLawProf demonstrate that equal sovereignty question could mean everyone gets #sportsbetting – or no one https://t.co/yUt8ojnl2U
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
New Jersey’s odds on sports betting suddenly look pretty good, via @ThePressofAC (with #SCOTUS insights from me): https://t.co/xuqARoKuTH
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 7, 2017
On Wednesday, a Boston federal judge will hear oral argument on DraftKings & FanDuel’s motion to arbitrate #DFS class action lawsuit.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 9, 2017
This is an important issue in the case. If motion is granted, the class action lawsuit is essentially over. https://t.co/rRVAM0NSpv
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 9, 2017
?NFL Sidelines
.@MisterRoast98 tees off on NBA-NFL salary discrepancy+Florio on an intriguing leverage possibilityhttps://t.co/86CyPIzUFO @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 9, 2017
Shared some thoughts on Kirk Cousins decision ahead with @sallyjenx in smart column for @washingtonpost: https://t.co/TkJElLgRkR
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) July 9, 2017
Dallas #Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott could prove risky Fantasy Football bet https://t.co/7SJSBOrS9L via @upisports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 4, 2017
Florio presents some interesting (and likely) speculation on the Ezekiel Elliott probe https://t.co/COv64qcDUE via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 6, 2017
NFL Network decided to enter the recruiting announcement business on Monday. It did not go well. https://t.co/2rAEPqn2uk
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 4, 2017
The NFL Network owes Ja’Marr Chase and his family an apology https://t.co/OQtA0zDK3S pic.twitter.com/pbfDXJntgC
— Jimmy D Smith (@JimmyDetail) July 4, 2017
Cowboys LB Damien Wilson was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday night https://t.co/FJIXc8xRoC
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) July 5, 2017
Dak Prescott accused of passing off machine-signed autographs https://t.co/vDfZ5kk2zr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 5, 2017
Still unclear what Damien Wilson supposedly did, but aggravated assault with deadly weapon is a serious charge (max prison sentence 20 yrs). https://t.co/cktz4J8kv4
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 5, 2017
Were the Colts “hearing aids” from the late 90s custom hearing aids? Or not? https://t.co/SKXwjAOM87 via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 5, 2017
#NFL Did Indeed Experiment With Hearing Aids In 1999, 2000 https://t.co/zhWAeHcGLO via @michaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 8, 2017
DeAngelo Williams on the #NFL substance abuse policy & keeping guys away from teammates during susp https://t.co/uOaJxtHSOF via @JFMcMullen
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 7, 2017
Will the #NFL give in on #marijuana or gambling first? #sportsbetting https://t.co/bnIURXFWSO via @davidfucillo @NinersNation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 9, 2017
Gareon Conley case still not resolved, nearly 10 weeks after he met with police https://t.co/HjCns06wi1
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 10, 2017
In Memoriam:
OHL confirms tragic passing of former @OHLBarrieColts goalie John Chartrand following Friday crash on 401 in Toronto @CTVBarrieNews pic.twitter.com/TpTKHpAMSR
— Mike Arsalides (@MArsalidesCTV) July 9, 2017
John Chatrand was one of the players suing the OHL for minimum wage. This is his affidavit from June 2016.https://t.co/Zo3a3fztfb
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 9, 2017
?This & That
Love the direction @dhellingsports is taking! Totally agree w/his sentiments & wish him the best in his new endeavorhttps://t.co/65gEWhbaCG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 4, 2017
How is morale at Fox Sports right now? Said one staffer: “What is shittier than shitty?” Story: https://t.co/klMz8cnUls
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 5, 2017
This is good. Really good. #July4 essay from one of my favorite follows, USC law professor @NiggaTheory https://t.co/BCg7jvXBa2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 4, 2017
MLSE exec on whether NHL is closely watching NBA pilot project: “I imagine every league that doesn’t have ads on jerseys is watching.” https://t.co/UI6bplAELF
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 6, 2017
From @rwesthead: Sun Life Financial becomes Toronto Raptors’ jersey sponsor https://t.co/C9fD8yfduc pic.twitter.com/Lne9f3ELWR
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 6, 2017
