Tweet of the week:
x⚖️Litigation Lane:
The Biggest #Sports Rulings Of The 1st Half Of 2017 https://t.co/V3GLR9rCko via @ZachZagger #sportslaw pic.twitter.com/SNhOF1EiFy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
NOTEWORTHY that Sports leagues prevailed in each of these cases except the first, where they were indirect winners as well. https://t.co/bBPOSLsJFq
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
New @ConductPod w/ @WALLACHLEGAL:
-Ex-USA Gymnastics Dr pleads guilty
-Marlins Sale
-DFS lawsuits updateListen: https://t.co/ikiz0WhKsH
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 13, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement:
After N.F.L. Concussion Settlement, Feeding Frenzy of Lawyers and Lenders, via @nytimes https://t.co/bsBLKNGQvc
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) July 16, 2017
EXCLUSIVE:
Negotiations taking place on #NFL #Concussion Settlement Medical Liens https://t.co/2A9uueonVg— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 17, 2017
2 #NFL #concussion settlement opt-out plaintiffs move to have their lawsuit against AZ Cardinals remanded to state court. pic.twitter.com/6V7Xhq1Ep0
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Plaintiffs state law governing their case is “entirely independent” of the #NFL‘s collective bargaining agreement. pic.twitter.com/zMvJ869mmn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Plaintiffs’ claims are based on common law duties to maintain a safe work place & not to expose employees to unreasonable risks of harm, pic.twitter.com/Y6gyqBTP2C
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
ALSO – Nineteen #concussion settlement opt-outs are requesting remand to state court in their lawsuit against the Kansas City #chiefs pic.twitter.com/5VBk4iMKdZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
As with #Cardinals lawsuit, players assert that #Chiefs failed to provide a safe workplace in accordance with state law. pic.twitter.com/crvtANTdi8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
#Chiefs “common law duties” are “neither ‘inextricably intertwined’ with nor require
the interpretation of a CBA.” pic.twitter.com/bEAEA1X4Zu— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
@NFLObjectors State Court the only hope for NFL players and light being shown on the truth
— Gene Egdorf (@GeneEgdorf) July 14, 2017
Tony Dorsett is among the #NFL #concussion settlement opt-out plaintiffs moving forward with his case.
PDF: https://t.co/U38T8AO6Cr pic.twitter.com/jgx4zYUQli— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
#NFL #concussion settlement opt-out cases moving forward. 47 short form complaints filed (so far) today.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Adrian Robinson wrongful death lawsuit against NFL, Riddell
Family of deceased #NFLer Adrian Robinson wants wrongful death lawsuit moved back to state court https://t.co/tIEMOFR1cn via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/vsEUIWkDh1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Case background: https://t.co/wrF4NJza28
PDF: https://t.co/7EAyC5gF4n (h/t @WALLACHLEGAL) https://t.co/9NUzR4YQfR— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Ex-NFL Player’s Family Wants CTE Suit Severed From MDL https://t.co/MuaXMPZ2Mj via @thelegalintel
— Debra Pyka (@DebbiePyka) July 14, 2017
Swank v. Valley Christian School
#concussion #CTE
Concussion Ruling Could Be a Game-Changer, Lawyers Say
w/ comments by @PaulD_Andersonhttps://t.co/Oa58cHiCvD— Steven Sellers (@SmSellers) July 13, 2017
Pleased to see the coach was FINALLY held accountable. Kudos to @PaulD_Anderson for fighting the good fight!https://t.co/PaoM2gH7vL pic.twitter.com/xmtx7NA8VL
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Washington High Court Revives Suit Over Boy’s Football Death https://t.co/sA4w2DaDcV via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/1IkyqceegH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
NFL Painkiller Lawsuit (Evans et al vs. AZ Cardinals et al)
New expert deposition dates proposed in what remains of the #NFL painkiller lawsuit. https://t.co/89gdCPzewj pic.twitter.com/gVasVATtQy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
Judge Indicates He May Send #NFL Painkillers Suit to Jury https://t.co/fwbyUa5LYx via @CourthouseNews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Lane Johnson vs. NFL, NFLPA
She also cites #Deflategate precedent in her order
Article: https://t.co/FN8bL4QOsw
Order PDF:https://t.co/v39xEdlfLZ pic.twitter.com/JTk8kLOEbU— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
SDNY case number assigned to Lane Johnson’s case following transfer from Northern District of Ohio pic.twitter.com/bHyyelXYkj
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
Wrongful death lawsuit against #AaronHernandez estate in court today (Tuesday) https://t.co/bUBhXHpqDT via @FoxSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
Chris Spielman vs. Ohio State
Chris Spielman suing Ohio State https://t.co/ub6M9spNTq via @247Sports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 15, 2017
Great legal insights from @McCannSportsLaw re Chris Spielman’s lawsuit vs. OSU & potential impact https://t.co/ax9kJYLMEM
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
Ohio State football greats comment on licensing lawsuit https://t.co/Yn28HqxVhU via @newsheraldinoh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 15, 2017
Houston McNutt vs. Ole Miss
Examining Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against Ole Miss https://t.co/jUkmMBhW3A via @McCannSportsLaw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Full PDF of Houston Nutt’s lawsuit against Ole Miss, courtesy of @TheWhiteBronc: https://t.co/EsI0C4m6F2 pic.twitter.com/EcrQPReozq
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 13, 2017
Marlins’ Fan Lawsuit
Marlins sue Marlins fan because Jeffrey Loria is a monster #MLB won’t stop https://t.co/GDBBnA1Wyi via @thecomeback
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
After fleecing of So FL residents, #Marlins are now suing former ST holders. @WALLACHLEGAL discusses their heavy handed litigation tactics. https://t.co/dwqp0vuOZd
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
Don’t be fooled by the positive All-Star Game vibes: The Marlins are in need of rescue https://t.co/nhZDArCRpK
— Post Sports (@PostSports) July 11, 2017
Larry Nasser/USA Gymnastics
Ex USA Gymnastics Dr Larry Nassar pleads guilty to child porn charges, could face as little as 5 years in prison: https://t.co/v4qNJn818o
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 10, 2017
The details of the Nassar case are tough to read, this is just the tip of the iceberg: pic.twitter.com/nPil3jb10m
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 10, 2017
U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics sued in connection with sex abuse scandal. https://t.co/3R0HLg5Xx4
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) July 10, 2017
Detroit Arena Funding Lawsuit:
The Detroit Pistons & the NBA added as parties to federal lawsuit over $34.5M in funding for downtown Detroit arena: https://t.co/EqVy2A8CO7
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 11, 2017
Amended Pistons lawsuit would empower school board https://t.co/tbl5fYQnRM via @dhellingsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
Rams Relocation Lawsuit
The Rams and NFL file motions to dismiss, compel arbitration in St. Louis relocation lawsuit: https://t.co/bbgvzHQ8oN
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 12, 2017
If the #Rams win bid for arbitration they will be able to avoid discovery in regard to the case,
https://t.co/0hi1wAGOKU via @stltoday— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Stadium Issues in Seattle
.@dhellingsports reveals conflicts of interest and many “unclean hands” in Seattle arena issues.https://t.co/wiBwJgcdXu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals
Plurality of @NYAppDiv1 affirms vacatur of @Orioles @Nationals broadcasting arbitration award for evident partiality https://t.co/0s9xNGMBFy
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 13, 2017
.@Nationals counsel previously represented almost all parties, w/out disclosing conflict. @NYAppDiv1 refused, however, to change arb venue
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 13, 2017
2 Judge dissent says rehearing of arbitration should be in different forum than one parties agreed on bc @MLB has influence over arbitrators
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 13, 2017
And MLB Commissioner took position on merits of arbitration during litigation
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 13, 2017
Decision starts on pg. 51 of the PDF.
— Rob Rosborough (@NYSAppeals) July 13, 2017
NY Court Upholds Arbitration Decision In MLB Broadcast Row https://t.co/VSA0Eh7tYs via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/h4xzpAyxoc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Josh Finkelman v. National Football League (Super Bowl XLVIII Ticket Lawsuit)
Expert Opinion Backs Super Bowl Tix Suit, 3rd Circ. Told https://t.co/Q7lciydk7q via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/oyvGhQRvKI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Venus Williams
New evidence in Venus Williams car crash appears to clear her of fault. My @SInow take on fallout of this evidence: https://t.co/8a35MlCKm6 pic.twitter.com/WtBAJUREu9
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 12, 2017
Pete Rose vs. John Dowd
Pete Rose hits safely–in court. Federal judge allows Hit King’s defamation lawsuit vs. John Dowd to proceed. Order: https://t.co/Z0Q7NvTddv
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 15, 2017
Judge tosses tortious interference claim, but OK’s defamation claim and says Rose must re-plead “special harm”: https://t.co/0pYNdeUhYV
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 15, 2017
Junior Galette
After a 3 day trial, jury rules for ex-Saint Junior Galette in civil trial regarding allegations he abused woman: https://t.co/vPRQgakAYr
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) July 15, 2017
Tim Duncan vs. Charles Banks
Adviser ordered to pay back $7.5M to NBA star ‘likely’ to appeal https://t.co/1iKHMSXlGN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 15, 2017
The biggest lawsuit that didn’t happen: Donald Trump vs. Bedminster
Breaking: Donald Trump threatened to sue USGA if it moved 2017 US Women’s Open from Bedminster. My @USATODAY story: https://t.co/BLarTnUlGC
— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) July 10, 2017
Donald Trump threatened to sue the USGA in 2015. Would have been an interesting lawsuit. My @golf_com & @SInow take: https://t.co/EwMQUKe3tn pic.twitter.com/aATxA3z9yj
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) July 14, 2017
my exclusive videos/photo of “Jersey Girls” protest at Trump’s golf course at US Women’s Open https://t.co/eWEhth23Gf #sportsbiz
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) July 16, 2017
?Crime Blotter
Nathaniel Robinson
Gotta wonder if this is the result of #NFL sponsored addiction? https://t.co/0HiwBrZG2T via @pamelalehman
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Adolphus Washington
#NFL player Adolphus Washington.arrested outside park.
Fortunately he beat the odds; many black men aren’t so lucky https://t.co/m6smWRyPOW pic.twitter.com/VIFqscQIRr— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
D’Onta Foreman
D’Onta Foreman, who was arrested on marijuana and weapons charges, says the pot wasn’t his and the gun was legal https://t.co/AzmVllj7hP
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 16, 2017
Cody Latimer
Cody Latimer on strip club scuffle: I was trying to break up a disagreement https://t.co/PSEAqNk1RH
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 16, 2017
Tyler Higbee
Rams’ Higbee pleads guilty to assault in Kentucky https://t.co/cIKAGJettD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
Ryan Lochte
Breaking: Ryan Lochte cleared of criminal charges stemming from infamous gas station incident at Rio Olympics. https://t.co/9EWRRn0iHR
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) July 14, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Football’s Brain Injury Crisis Isn’t Just for Star Players – Post-concussion syndrome is real and debilitating. https://t.co/piP8lmWWXs
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) July 13, 2017
NFL Use Of VICIS Starts With Investor, Seattle Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin https://t.co/sIxbH4sxYI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 13, 2017
Dick Butkus Gets Candid on Steroids, Concussion Crisis (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/lOtxn6swZr pic.twitter.com/UztM3A9il9
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) July 13, 2017
Artificial intelligence may help detect long-term concussions in athletes https://t.co/dsyBWbqTif
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Florence Boys & Girls Club suspends tackle football program https://t.co/wYZEGnkZhA
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) July 13, 2017
#CTE isn’t just football: Biker Sherlock’s story https://t.co/5dsDY0EH4H via @ESPN_Alyssa
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
?Health & Safety
Football’s Silent Killerhttps://t.co/jKqaxZRaGh via @MikeTanier
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
Yes, plus I always worry that w/so much focus on hydrating we’ll see another case of water intoxication https://t.co/9aKKKUexeY
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) July 12, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
LOTS of sports betting news this weeks with the disintegration of the DraftKings/FanDuel merger, the end of their FTC lawsuit, and the class action taking place in Boston. Also – more on the NJ Sports betting case; additional states preparing and Vice Sports handicapping of Supreme Court odds
Special #sportsbetting issue w/ SO 2 @WALLACHLEGAL @I_Nelson_Rose @VICESports @BobMcGovernJr @LSPReport @_AlwaysNickhttps://t.co/qeZ3VPdjZv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Bad news for NFL owners and players now is a bad omen for labor deal later https://t.co/tQvNoA1WVN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Richard Sherman says what needed to be said about the NFL labor situation https://t.co/GPH84vEGer
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 13, 2017
Mike Florio has a bold idea for #NFL player leverage at the bargaining table. https://t.co/SLMjST0afV via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 12, 2017
My @VICESports latest on how CBA-fostered class divisions could hamstring a future NFL player strike: https://t.co/6p7bn1U3VZ
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) July 14, 2017
Teams that offer short-term, guaranteed deals could create an edge https://t.co/O6X0I2m3qV via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
“Young guys are getting f–ked.” The biggest losers with current CBA are players on rookie contracts. https://t.co/FMuJfJzdIf
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) July 14, 2017
Owners set for huge revenue increases. Ppl are fine with billionaires getting richer, but have issues with players. https://t.co/MsHYE22zAG
— Fro (2 Ugly 4 Kids) (@CleatEliteAnfro) July 14, 2017
Mgt. always has upper hand in bargaining, thus NFL’s #1 defense and a ticket to keep most cases in Fed courts.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
NFL Teams Split Record $7.8 Billion in 2016, Up 10% https://t.co/OCnHG35lXY #sportsbiz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
Be sure to run out and congratulate your local NFL owner. https://t.co/vYxV3LhD3B
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) July 14, 2017
NFL business: What will and won’t happen by 2020 https://t.co/lT93uYRh3C via @ESPN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
SLATER SCOOP: American Airlines dropping Miami Dolphins causes flight fiasco. https://t.co/6fX4aICktc pic.twitter.com/qfr6Qcu43i
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 16, 2017
@mikefreemanNFL Here’s my family’s story of how the Broncos revoked our season tickets. Thought you might like it https://t.co/FZpKh2jG59
— Jim Hayes (@jamesrhayes) July 14, 2017
After two failed attempts Tony Romo’s fantasy football convention begins — without Tony Romo https://t.co/5FNqojqol8
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2017
Hundreds of job-seekers show up at Raiders stadium board meeting in Vegas after fake flyer https://t.co/WZbR1WISq9
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2017
BREAKING: Vikings WR Michael Floyd Suspended 4 Games https://t.co/jaGXEbqp2O pic.twitter.com/3LHWmM8gim
— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) July 14, 2017
NFL’s head of officiating responsible for all replay decisions as league centralizes its system https://t.co/XNDq4vJYR8
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott case continues to be a bizarre balancing act for the NFL https://t.co/wzf8BMEPAH via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 15, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
#NFL, #NHL Players Both Being Warned Of Work Stoppages https://t.co/goOSjptJmR via @mattdolloff
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 14, 2017
⚾️MLB Strikes:
News: Derek Jeter’s group closing in on $1.2B Marlins deal, via @KenDavidoff, @joshkosman & @claireatki https://t.co/HY6zfJnJi8
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) July 11, 2017
Aaron Judge broke NASA physics calculations with Home Run Derby roof smash. https://t.co/NDHNh2vI67 pic.twitter.com/dEF5Xi4QR1
— VICE Sports (@VICESports) July 14, 2017
?NBA Dunks:
My latest piece @thenation “Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert: Cleveland’s Corporate Welfare King” https://t.co/vVDBU32deC
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) July 13, 2017
Teens discover TD Garden owner has ignored law to hold fundraisers for 24 years https://t.co/SKH8871Vz7 pic.twitter.com/pCVjEg9Lsr
— The Comeback NHL (@TheComebackNHL) July 14, 2017
Boston teens, in effort to fund a hockey rink, expose @tdgarden for years of ignoring charity requirement #NHL #NBAhttps://t.co/f0b3RXPcI8
— SportsFansCoalition (@sportsfanorg) July 15, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
NCAA receives five self-reported violations from Mississippi State, including impermissible movie theater outing.https://t.co/KqsT8W1MxK
— Glenn Wong (@WongSportsLaw) July 14, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Don’t expect Colin Kaepernick to beg for a job https://t.co/LI2FZAVLU9 via @scottostler
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 11, 2017
This is why I will keep fighting for justice those who don’t understand, please take the time to put yourself (or a loved one) in this video https://t.co/ht5Z6A6JZI
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) July 13, 2017
#Eagles @TorreySmithWR not afraid to play his game or express his thoughts https://t.co/BayF9UCsC4 … via @newsintheburg pic.twitter.com/ylMlsQq1HI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 17, 2017
4 years ago, @EdgeofSports wrote this about Oday Aboushi, Palestinian American football player who spoke politics: https://t.co/wq7KVSF3NE
— Adia Benton (@Ethnography911) July 13, 2017
Proud to say we’ve hit water on our 20th @waterboysorg well. We’ve got even more funded and… https://t.co/J3r86AjCby
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 15, 2017
?In Memoriam:
Grant Earl Feasel 6/28/60-7/15/2012
Dead at 52 Stage 3 CTE #Afterthecheeringstops #Saveyourbrain #TheFacesofCTE pic.twitter.com/lPHrpcCGLD— Cyndy Feasel ? (@CyndyFeasel) July 15, 2017
Five years ago today the world lost Grant Feasel. Read about Feasel’s bout with #CTE and the legacy he’s left:https://t.co/B9rw1RF9xY pic.twitter.com/2rHRTShPc6
— Concussion L.F. (@ConcussionLF) July 15, 2017
Grant & @CyndyFeasel ‘s story as told by Cyndy. #RIPGrant https://t.co/GeH6qLyxSm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 15, 2017
Former Patriots quarterback Babe Parilli dies at age of 87 https://t.co/21Qpd0Le5X pic.twitter.com/axxCgxO8v9
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 15, 2017
?This & That:
Youth basketball sees him as a No. 1-ranked phenom. Neiko Primus’ mom sees a 9-year-old with one chance to grow up: https://t.co/lREmJyySHc
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) July 13, 2017
Former #Patriots #Raiders Richard Seymour now tackling poker’s biggest stage https://t.co/UEWJKviCg8 via @shalisemyoung
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 10, 2017
Carson Wentz begins foundation to make a difference around the world https://t.co/xjjxeQV0MU
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 11, 2017
‘Where Have All the Deions Gone?’ One of the reasons we might never see another dual-sport star? Money.https://t.co/hpfwLlDTcO pic.twitter.com/Pk2ieXUiPV
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) July 13, 2017
The money that’s being thrown around sports is unbelievable. And it can’t last. https://t.co/R00Uo1NC47
— Nancy Armour (@nrarmour) July 14, 2017
The next Tom Brady could be more couch potato than chiseled athlete with rise of new esports league https://t.co/hboeZD3QCi
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) July 16, 2017
