Important Sports & Sports Law News
Week of August 27, 2017
?Tweet of the Week:
Happy Madden Day. I can enjoy a version of the @NFL where humans aren’t fleeced for their physical gifts & then tossed aside once broken.
— Derek Helling (@dhellingsports) August 25, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
Bigger #Concussion Settlement Claim Window Sought For Institutionalized #NFLers https://t.co/DMyVja1bMK via @SportsLaw360 pic.twitter.com/CREe7LIbtl
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
Players object to extension of time because it severely limits the window in which they must respond to “deficiency notices” pic.twitter.com/IMGTUkGyz3
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
Claims admin indicated that Class Counsel/NFL “discussed & instituted changes regarding administration of claims handling.” pic.twitter.com/dLZKzTkTi8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
Certain portions of the Deficiency Notices were implemented through agreements between Co-Lead Counsel, Counsel NFL Counsel & Claims Admin pic.twitter.com/B8PdIKE87A
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
Also getting feedback from wives of deceased players that their dementia dx prior to death may not stand up.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
For those following this #NFL Concussion Settlement story line. This motion was granted by Judge Leeson filling in for Brody. pic.twitter.com/8G5HmR2FXd
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
For the back-story on this motion and how claims are being delayed and denied, click here.
Update on CFPB/NY AG lawsuit against RD Legal Funding | Ballard Spahr LLP – JDSupra https://t.co/U0MQJtzP5M
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Motions filed in NFL concussion settlement to compel RDLegal Funding & other predatory lenders to submit to discovery pic.twitter.com/jAw0C1k6sw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
In addition to predatory “lenders” like RDLegal, many other “claims services” seek to delude and defraud brain-damaged NFL retirees.
Motion filed yesterday in #NFL #concussion settlement to compel likely fraudulent claims services to discovery
PDF: https://t.co/DsejISPbVx pic.twitter.com/dU38m8JBHx— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Nearly every #NFL #concussion settlement class member that I’ve talked to has been inundated with calls from such “collection services” pic.twitter.com/uN2rFc3CXo
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
One wife says that she has to constantly monitor her cognitively impaired husband’s calls to prevent him from falling prey to these schemes https://t.co/q5wYuNJ3bk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Thus far predatory “claims services” have failed to comply w/court ordered discovery; motion seeks to compel compliance. pic.twitter.com/bZoU9W26uf
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Pile-Up of Disputes in #NFL #Concussion Settlement Litigation https://t.co/P0V1ys0IqR good summary of recent developments via @MMitchellTLI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 24, 2017
NFL Painkiller LawsuitPlayers in #NFL painkiller lawsuit filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit today where it will join Dent, also appealed and awaiting decision. pic.twitter.com/koHIOhYxIH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
Oral arguments in the Dent painkiller lawsuit were heard on 12/15/16 and a decision has not yet been rendered. https://t.co/ZlBod6N3pp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott
Leave it to @DianaMoskovitz to deep-dive the Dallas PD investigation into the Ezekiel Elliott bar fight. Great job. https://t.co/u3rzQXrWtq
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 24, 2017
Same here. Just read this by @mikefinger he indicts everyone – and I think he's right https://t.co/9rrJWhNm4t
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 20, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott is just the latest player caught in crossfire in the NFL-NFLPA’s lack of trust. Behind the curtain: https://t.co/CGeva5knqi
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 23, 2017
#NFLPA denied notes by Arbitrator Henderson in #EzekielElliott appeal https://t.co/a4MchEvUwj via @toddarcher
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 26, 2017
NFL has just given Ezekiel Elliott 2 avenues for challenging suspension in court:
1. Denial of right to confront accuser
2. Denial of notes— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 25, 2017
Goes to “fundamental fairness,” which is a ground for vacating arbitration ruling, as Deflategate fans may remember. https://t.co/ZNjgrZLxNP
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 25, 2017
Denying Elliott the right to confront his accuser is far more prejudicial than excluding Pash as a #Deflategate witness.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 25, 2017
2 reasons why NFL will race to SDNY to confirm arbitration award: Deflategate + CA2 doesn’t recognize “fundamental fairness” in LMRA context
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 25, 2017
Henderson’s pre-hearing exclusion of evidence could prompt preemptive court action. Unlikely to succeed though. pic.twitter.com/Xy4zUliohP
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 26, 2017
“The unmistakable partiality of the arbitrator will render the arbitration a mere prelude to subsequent litigation.”https://t.co/5IWDi6KIP2
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 26, 2017
2nd Circ. said Pash’s insights were “collateral” to issues at arbitration & not material. Not so of Zeke accuser’s testimony. Key difference
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 26, 2017
Low likelihood pre-hearing. Court would dismiss as premature. But very much in play after ruling. The key argument. Best chance of success
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 26, 2017
NFL may have already lost the Ezekiel Elliott case. Denial of accuser testimony and interview notes > #Deflategate#FundamentalFairness
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 27, 2017
NFLPA could try to secure favorable judicial forum by filing in Texas/Ohio just before ruling issues and lock it in under 1st-to-file rule.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 27, 2017
NFLPA/Elliott could use the evidence exclusion as a hook and beat the #NFL to the courthouse by a few days. https://t.co/i0vKcWYNHO
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 27, 2017
Detailed legal analysis of #EzekielElliott‘s options from @McCannSportsLaw https://t.co/VOsmKDnCJM via @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 26, 2017
Lane Johnson vs. NFL, NFLPA#Eagles Star Lineman @Lanejohnson65 Can’t Get At #NFL‘s WilmerHale Docs https://t.co/eoE8hnaQZ4 via @PeteBrush pic.twitter.com/3GmA4lwl45
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Amount of $$ #NFL paid to WilmerHale in 3 yrs leading up to Johnson’s suspension is a “critical question” per his attorney @SteveZashin https://t.co/8dxBvgRSXs
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Also “critical” IMO is the way #NFL manages to avoid discovery in nearly every court challenge. https://t.co/yYxo15avqI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
SDNY Briefing order issued in Lane Johnson case against #NFL, #NFLPA. Initial motions due Sept. 25 pic.twitter.com/KU8Ude8MIG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Brian Jackson v. NFL Player Disability and Neurocognitive Benefit Plan#NFL‘s Bid For Attys’ Fees From Ex-Player’s Counsel Nixed https://t.co/I4AelvrEJu via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/Pij0Qj2Ps9
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
Jackson’s lawyer says this was an attempt to deter attorneys from filing ERISA (disability) suits against the #NFL . https://t.co/cBcjHNErM9
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
Field Turf MDLSeeger Weiss Among 2 Attys To Lead FieldTurf MDL Over Quick Deterioration https://t.co/kXGA0KOx3a via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/qK556MJmPm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 24, 2017
Lakers TCPA Suit
#BREAKING: #Lakers TCPA Suit Excluded Under D &O Policy, 9th Circ. Says https://t.co/FqoX9n2rLq via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/ZPJ6jEwyzW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
?NFLPA:
Lots of NFLPA news this week:
Major #NFLPA developments this week. Check out this special edition Blitz and make sure you’re in the know.https://t.co/2uZxUkHEuD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 27, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Compelling work from ESPN details heartbreaking “dirty little secrets” the NFL would rather the public not know.
Wife of former #NFL player: “Who does this to people?” https://t.co/9VA1xcz7sK via @markfwespn & @simonpb17
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
As ALS slowly takes his body, former NFL player Rickey Dixon’s mind remains focused on fighting for his family with what time he has left. pic.twitter.com/r6zgebmbnY
— E:60 (@E60) August 26, 2017
He led @OU_Football to the 1985 title. Unable to walk, Rickey Dixon took one last trip to his alma mater. His @E60 story Sunday, 9a ET, ESPN pic.twitter.com/qSHhBK4VA5
— Outside The Lines (@OTLonESPN) August 25, 2017
Rickey Dixon’s life used to be all about football. Today it’s fighting to provide for his family in the time he has left. His story, Sunday pic.twitter.com/IizeEz4wEL
— E:60 (@E60) August 22, 2017
Posted this on Facebook and this was a reply. I think it sums up what needs to be done if there is any decency left. pic.twitter.com/fyjfhABeRh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
For all those who say- They know the risks. Really? https://t.co/rF9JQD9BDD
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) August 25, 2017
In this @espn clip, ex#NFL Gerry Sullivan is asked a question by the interviewer. He forgets before he can answer.https://t.co/XtMW8xV6OT
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
___________________________________‘I still like football, but it scares me:’ Joe Kapp a reminder of sport’s dangers https://t.co/CdEDd6qm8b
— Dr. Chris Nowinski (@ChrisNowinski1) August 21, 2017
Law journal didn’t disclose conflict in football concussion article https://t.co/SZB1V7j7wx via @nypost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
Former #Steelers Calvin Sweeney testifies in his wife’s brain injury case https://t.co/va21K6sl3b
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
Roethlisberger’s Last Ride? https://t.co/qlpAOjDknu via @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
#NFL must prioritize concussion protocol in future https://t.co/DKmMxNdvHj via @DailyEvergreen
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
Despite concussion concerns, NFL players say game here to stay
https://t.co/dCK6fUz5RK via @delcotimes— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
Why is the Media Covering Up CTE Causation? – Kimberly Archie ? – Medium #Afterthecheeringstops #saveyourbrain https://t.co/T9aNdkZ6zF
— Cyndy Feasel ? (@CyndyFeasel) August 23, 2017
Forty years after iconic film, Slap Shot stars band together to combat concussions https://t.co/p8c5UwIzHU via @nationalpost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 24, 2017
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) August 25, 2017
Why it took a foreign-born doctor to blow the whistle on the NFL’s concussion epidemic https://t.co/SUQ03GWQOy via @garyscribe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Decades Later, Long-Term Effects Of Brain Trauma Felt By Retired NFL Football Players | AZ Science & Innovation Desk https://t.co/NQ8KfFOfzI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 26, 2017
As you place your bets on #Mayweather v. #McGregor consider this. #NoWinnershttps://t.co/g7bssz1dyb pic.twitter.com/yPHfNkc6H8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 27, 2017
?Health & Safety:There are regulations and safeguards against this in pro and college levels, but none protecting kids in high school.
14-Year-Old Boy Collapses During Football Practice at Bronx School, Dies: Cops – NBC New York https://t.co/OeuCaEJdrB pic.twitter.com/ECf1WGLvsm
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) August 22, 2017
?NFL Sidelines
New NFL statement pic.twitter.com/KJ64RDHVB2
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) August 16, 2017
Tough talk from a league that scapegoats concussion victims https://t.co/TjdAFa2KAi
— Ian Gunn (@IanPGunn) August 16, 2017
Report: NFL set to extend Roger Goodell’s contract through 2024 https://t.co/XWDAPmDKzl
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 21, 2017
Once Roger Goodell gets his extension, the question becomes whether his counterpart at the NFLPA will get one, too https://t.co/NLFkgIW1dh
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 21, 2017
Goodell’s reported extension means owners lose right to lament league’s draconian penalties https://t.co/BUhDiXYDNs via @AlexReimer1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
“The owners have made a clear statement: Goodell’s ability to extract money from the players overrides all of his faults.” https://t.co/uwdMVdo3bZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
After seeing his buddy Odell Beckham go down last night, Jarvis Landry tweeted, “This is why I hate preseason” https://t.co/49KFkK6FAJ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 22, 2017
This is why pre-season makes little sense. Edelman may have lost the bulk of his livelihood for meaningless game. https://t.co/T1pSryaZkD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 26, 2017
We only have 15 days until the @NFL season. I wonder how many concussions will go undocumented and how many pills will be prescribed.
— Eugene Monroe (@MrEugeneMonroe) August 23, 2017
NFL Franchise Moves and Controversies Create a Lucrative Playing Field for Big Law https://t.co/n3L94WGClq via @toddcnnnghm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 24, 2017
Litigator and NFL Nemesis Quinn Trains Barbs at Football Establishment https://t.co/Fo5ozi7jF9 via @toddcnnnghm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
San Francisco 49ers hire first openly LGBTQ coach in NFL history https://t.co/zrlgAQzFcg via @linzsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Our article on yesterday’s @Kaepernick7 rally: “The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Conscience” https://t.co/C4UvZi0phx
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) August 24, 2017
?NBA Hoops
Will Isaiah Thomas’s Hip Injury Derail the Cavs-Celtics Trade? My @TheCrossover and @SInow legal take on next steps: https://t.co/ot2OiLk82k pic.twitter.com/BLYEpyJXsr
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) August 26, 2017
✊?✊?✊?Athlete Activism:
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are”
-Ben Franklin pic.twitter.com/MSRtHDVRBe— Justin Britt (@JustinBritt68) August 19, 2017
Michael Bennett: It was “emotional” to get support from Justin Britt https://t.co/7TdDLt0KYt via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
How the youngest team in the NFL staged its largest national anthem protest, via @MasterTes https://t.co/ypLCB7TTMn
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 25, 2017
Seth DeValve kneels with his brothers as they make a stand for human rights. RESPECThttps://t.co/fVzm9KBHXS via @BleacherReport
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) August 22, 2017
Seth DeValve’s wife makes powerful statement on husband’s national anthem protest https://t.co/XZCGu1LsP4 via @forthewin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Speaking ?? out ?? for ?? equality ?? isn’t ?? politics ?? it’s ?? civil ?? rights.
They aren’t protesting NAFTA. https://t.co/mjsh8S7fG5— shalise manza young (@shalisemyoung) August 22, 2017
This is just growing. NFL owners thought they’d end this by ousting @Kaepernick7 but “they that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind”. https://t.co/HN7aYUSeot
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) August 22, 2017
“We want him back in this league.” NFL players on Colin Kaepernick’s status, and why many are afraid to address it. https://t.co/j72peECldW
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) August 21, 2017
Colin Kaepernick donates another $100K on way to $1M pledge, now at $800K total. Detail of where $ goes is admirable. pic.twitter.com/22oS4Is97v
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 23, 2017
Colin Kaepernick is the type of player and human being the NFL desperately needs but doesn’t deserve. The owners certainly don’t.
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) August 23, 2017
Outside NFL offices in NYC, people rallied on behalf of Kaepernick, who many say has been blacklisted by the league.https://t.co/Ki2wOsVwwZ
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) August 23, 2017
Colin Kaepernick tweets appreciation for protests as NFL continues to blackball him, via @evan9rossman https://t.co/8b7qNuVqAA
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 24, 2017
Love this quote from @ChuckModi1 “They tried to bury Kaepernick. They didn’t know he was a seed.” https://t.co/u1syoYvVEj
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Some say pressuring the league office on Kaepernick is a waste of time; it isn’t https://t.co/W9RBSfnIz7
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 24, 2017
.@ByJerrySullivan discusses athlete activism w/ @MartysaurusRex as more athletes and others say #IStandWithKap https://t.co/xFjWHZfpEm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 21, 2017
Anquan Boldin had some pretty inspiring reasons for retiring from the NFL.
More: https://t.co/pYbIq52U9P pic.twitter.com/587t0eHpWE
— ESPN (@espn) August 21, 2017
Green Bay’s Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is honoring slain police officers https://t.co/rFZTWsczYL
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 22, 2017
.@sallyjenx: “interesting in the extreme” to see how much owners care about offending black audience, players https://t.co/ArO8jgyhcb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 24, 2017
U.S. Soccer banned Rapinoe’s protest without caring to understand it https://t.co/aLDEDkqnnK via @sbnation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Kaepernick controversy: ‘It’s a duplicate pretty much’ https://t.co/OrXRaawemo via @RickMaese
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 26, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Here’s What To Expect From NJ/Sports League #SCOTUS Standoff (recap of webinar w/ @AndrewBrandt @DavidPurdum & me): https://t.co/kQrA5HdLsA
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 24, 2017
I’ll be speaking at the “Betting on Sports” conference in London (9/14) about next steps in US sports betting saga: https://t.co/ImK9AoT6Mg
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 26, 2017
Supreme Court to take up its version of the ‘Thrilla in Manila’: Sports betting https://t.co/x0DOsOfd3a via @dcexaminer
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 22, 2017
Goodell’s New Contract Means NFL Commish Stands In The Path Toward Legal Sports Betting , via @LSPReport – https://t.co/Z4f8VejZZ9
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 23, 2017
?This & That
A lot to be troubled by in this story, wow. Great work by @OliviaMesser: https://t.co/USSogkPvMc
— Caitlin Kelly (@caitlin__kelly) August 23, 2017
How kids’ sports became a $15 billion industry https://t.co/nOWPIG8VsP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) August 25, 2017
