Important Sports & Sports Law News
Week of September 10, 2017
?Tweets of the Week:
Labor needs to focus on modernizing Labor Laws to balance the inequalities politicians have legislated away from Labor on behalf of donors!
— Ivan F. Soto (@ISotoAFLPU) September 4, 2017
You see this @NFLPA? The NFL is telling you that you handed Roger Goodell your entire livelihood and he can do whatever he wants with it. https://t.co/duAeTxFOtY
— Jemise ???✭ (@TiericaJay) September 5, 2017
?Read of the Week:
NFL faces uphill battle in obtaining an “emergency stay” from the 5th Circuit in the Elliott case. My take: https://t.co/TmfxXantYe
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 10, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott news dominated the week. Here’s a day-by-day replay along with a new Twitter Moment that encapsulates the best legal commentary from the week.
Monday:
NFL in-house system of justice spurred by P.R. considerations includes (surprise) an aggressive P.R. component https://t.co/JULFUwPhEr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 4, 2017
NFL doctor missing from arbitration. Would’ve testified about difficulty of determining age of bruises from photos. https://t.co/t9eNKGyo4D
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 4, 2017
@khairopoulos breaks down possible outcomes of tomorrow’s #EzekielElliott hearing w/ insights from @WALLACHLEGAL https://t.co/QNDmJ0KBxn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 5, 2017
Tuesday:
Exclusive via Jeffrey Kessler & NFLPA: pic.twitter.com/jmYZ09Sdtg
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 5, 2017
@McCannSportsLaw reviews latest #EzekielElliott filings through #Deflategate lens.https://t.co/oX7SUtMMz4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 5, 2017
ALERT courtroom source to me: Judge Mazzant just askd #NFL if #EzekielElliott is onfield for #Cowboys this wk, even if HH rules. Answer: YES pic.twitter.com/oxp5J3xsDM
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) September 5, 2017
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING: source to me: #EzekielElliott atty Kessler just anncd in court HH ‘sustained/affirmed commish suspension’ of #Cowboys RB pic.twitter.com/McUsWQ3ZPo
— mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) September 6, 2017
Official word that Zeke Elliott’s 6-game suspension was upheld came with 5-10 minutes to go in the court hearing tonight.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2017
Probably my favorite tweet coming out of Tuesday’s hearing:
Mild mannered judge bristled a bit at Nash re standard for TRO “Court is aware of this circuit’s standard and has applied it numerous times”
— Frank Cawley (@Frank_Cawley) September 6, 2017
…and another favorite
Apropos of nothing, Nash complained of spending a weekend in hearings with Henderson. Judge: “I spend all weekend reading it.”
— Frank Cawley (@Frank_Cawley) September 6, 2017
In the midst of all the Texas drama, the NFL filed a lawsuit in New York, asking the court to impose the suspension. Deja vu Tom Brady. The venue war begins.
I guess we will soon find out which venue (Texas or NY) is the “first-filed” lawsuit. My money is on Texas, since NFLPA could amend lawsuit.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 6, 2017
The lawsuits the NFL filed in Deflategate & now in Ezekiel Elliot are almost identical. Just changing names & dates.
Compare these 2 pages: pic.twitter.com/mYIVEihZ6R
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) September 6, 2017
Wednesday:
@StephStradley details the “real & sick harm” NFL is doing to many people w/their everything is a hammer approach. – https://t.co/r3Poq5EHbe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
NFL’s 4-page lawsuit vs. NFLPA makes no reference to Texas action. Would be surprised if this isn’t bounced soon. https://t.co/36a8VkrEL9
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 6, 2017
JUST FILED: NFLPA files brief in support of Elliott TRO
Henderson’s award reflects NFL’s “inevitable outcome”
PDF: https://t.co/jQrSBAUyCr pic.twitter.com/WgecRx2ZVe
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) September 6, 2017
Thursday:
Here are key questions, answers and deadlines about what comes next for Ezekiel Elliott, via @khairopoulos (+ me): https://t.co/oMPPpYMVRP
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 7, 2017
Expected today: NFLPA to file motion to dismiss NFL’s New York lawsuit over Ezekiel Elliott arbitration. Will claim Texas case has priority.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 7, 2017
Prescient⬇️
With issues fully briefed & extensive oral argument, I expect Judge Mazzant to bypass the TRO and go straight to a preliminary injunction.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 7, 2017
@McCannSportsLaw looks at next legal steps for #EzekielElliott; says he must “run the table” to prevail https://t.co/Z3MMRvWR8S
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
Does Roger Goodell have to make such an unholy stinking mess of things EVERY time? #CowboysNation #PatriotsNation https://t.co/xzZ9M2bcGF
— Sally Jenkins (@sallyjenx) September 7, 2017
Why Ezekiel Elliott could have advantage vs. NFL that Tom Brady didn’t in ‘Deflategate’, via @khairopoulos (+ me): https://t.co/pV1hYyXyQy
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 8, 2017
Friday:
Will Ezekiel Elliot win a TRO in court today?
What’s next?@WALLACHLEGAL and I break it down on @ConductPod:https://t.co/k62HuK9URL
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) September 8, 2017
BREAKING: Ezekiel Elliott wins injunction from Texas court. NFL barred from imposing suspension for duration of lawsuit (likely all season).
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 8, 2017
Statement from Ezekiel Elliott’s attorneys on today’s ruling: pic.twitter.com/ewF6b7DEMG
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2017
Statement from NFLPA on Ezekiel Elliott ruling: pic.twitter.com/rTJigd3UZD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2017
NFL statement on today’s decision pic.twitter.com/vVyLWgJRUV
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) September 8, 2017
Saturday:
NFL faces uphill battle in getting emergency stay b/c no “time machine” for lost games, via @khairopoulos (+ me): https://t.co/Rvr7VHPIcW
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 9, 2017
Sunday:
.@WALLACHLEGAL previews the next stage of #EzekielElliott‘s legal sagahttps://t.co/Z1pcX5evFH pic.twitter.com/qnVGZPnper
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 10, 2017
All the other essential legal takes rounded up right here!
I compiled the absolute best legal takes frm #EzekielElliott proceedings @WALLACHLEGAL @Frank_Cawley @TheAmir + more https://t.co/eNjpO2tWUZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 10, 2017
Michael Bennett contemplates lawsuit against LVPD
Michael Bennett May File Lawsuit against LVPD https://t.co/9HuAv5O1xk via @McCannSportsLaw looks at his legal options.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
Peluso Brain Injury Lawsuit
BREAKING: Subpoenas issued for Bettman, Daly and Lamoriello in Peluso lawsuit (via @rwesthead) https://t.co/Ml8xpowbnr pic.twitter.com/9HN8I2UNMV
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) September 8, 2017
Looking forward to discovery:
The suit that the #NHL offered $325,000 to go away https://t.co/NS74UMVrBX via @dhellingsports— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 10, 2017
Eli Manning Memorabilia Lawsuit
Judge in Eli Manning memorabilia case asked to step aside — again, via @jimbaumbach (with insights from @amilst44): https://t.co/6TyzIAccwj
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 7, 2017
Brian Kelly vs. Notre Dame
Former football player sues Notre Dame, Brian Kelly for concealing MRI results, leading to serious spine injury. https://t.co/Tp8VwKx9IU
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) September 7, 2017
NY DFS Lawsuit
NY Can’t Avoid Claim Daily Fantasy Law Unconstitutional https://t.co/2Ko3Yvleod via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/0NM0jihr8W
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Background on the football brain injury study of CFL alumni commissioned by the daily paper in Hamilton, Ontario. https://t.co/KL8OgnUtdC
— Kent Johnson (@37919KJ) September 3, 2017
CFL should compensate former players for brain injuries caused #TBI: Editorial https://t.co/FGBeuikhdp via @torontostar #NFLPA
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) September 3, 2017
If the hope is no scientists/physicians will sell their integrity to do NFL’s bidding the effort is already doomedhttps://t.co/O86jJOdad2
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) September 3, 2017
Number of hits to the head Texas Tech offensive lineman suffered in one “typical day” of practice: 100. pic.twitter.com/Yk5BYJdQEx
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) September 4, 2017
My question – What’s Maroon doing trying to “educate” anyone on head trauma? Corbin was right to intervene. https://t.co/VRgUncJgsb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
Part 1 of a retired #NFL player’s battle with dementia and his daughter’s quest for his benefits via @RequiemRB https://t.co/cgKWERyycZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
NFL: Are you ready for some football brain damage? #Afterthecheeringstops #saveyourbrain #CTE https://t.co/TnBt4jSUpn
— Cyndy Feasel ? (@CyndyFeasel) September 5, 2017
I find the 2nd paragraph of this offensive but concur w/ the author’s larger conclusions & observations https://t.co/oHljDfRBL5 via @Newsmax
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
PSA:
Register Now! Concussions: Risks, Realities, Reform. Join @chatham58 @McCannSportsLaw and other experts Sept 13th https://t.co/r8B9dpaUbz pic.twitter.com/bU28nhOMaU
— Dartmouth-Hitchcock (@DartmouthHitch) September 4, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
NFLPA’s new secret constitution and Cyrus Mehri’s bid for the Executive Director office at the Union
This is a big story that’s largely flown under the radar. I interviewed Cyrus last week and will be publishing some insights on the peculiar manner in which the constitution was amended as well as the focus of Mehri’s platform.
#LaborDay press release from @cyrus4nflpa provides link to new #NFLPA Constitution. pic.twitter.com/OHpmA1EJWB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
Prior to Mehri’s release of the new constitution, the NFLPA kept the 2007 version on their website, leading a belief that elections would be held in March.
Interesting to note that NFLPA has now added a link to the Constitution on their website. Competition is good! #LaborDay2017 https://t.co/njnnRu19he
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
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NFL, NFLPA Policies Have Now Swung Pendulum Way Too Far on Numerous Issues https://t.co/9ob2SBe7A4 via @dallascowboys
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
?Of course we still crave football, but it’s getting tougher and tougher to ignore the brutality: @Lisa_Olson1 https://t.co/OnBWfAaNcw
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticSF) September 10, 2017
From 2013: @A_Train_92: What It’s Like to Get Whacked
Give it a read. Many players are there right now. https://t.co/rShIJML6Nr via— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
Hundreds of players who were in NFL two days ago now with no pro football alternatives. Wrote on need for D League: https://t.co/5OKXQqVQTx
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) September 3, 2017
Le’Veon Bell says preseason holdout wasn’t about money but this one simple fact https://t.co/wMDqfxJv5T via @ryanwilson_07
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 5, 2017
Prosecutors decided in July not to charge Michael Irvin with sexual assault, but the NFL is still investigating https://t.co/guf3ABsBHu
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 6, 2017
??In Memoriam
Only 37 year old. How many more suicides will it take? ?Prayers for Drew & his family #RIP https://t.co/VrktDDfnEB via @denverpost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 8, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
A sad, disturbing, predatory hockey tale. Exceptional work (again) by Robert.Hohler@globe.com https://t.co/nQif8wFstA via @BostonGlobe
— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) September 3, 2017
The NHL opted not to file a request w Nevada Gaming Commission to have Golden Knights games taken off betting board.https://t.co/M5TzIZqBbj
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) September 7, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
LaMelo Ball faces some intriguing possibilities-&-hurdles. @McCannSportsLaw defines them. #NCAA https://t.co/e4JdQqccU9 via @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 8, 2017
Story by @Jesse_Kramer shows how #NCAA schools are becoming more like #NFL‘s return to play culture https://t.co/GQa0IG5JFM via @thecomeback
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 8, 2017
✊?✊✊?Athlete Activism:
Thanks and congratulations to J.J. Watt for some off the charts fundraising and support for Houston!
One week ago the goal was $200k
We just passed $18.5 MILLION.
Your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you. https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 4, 2017
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Elsewhere…
So the cops are…not participating…in the National Anthem ceremony…as a form of…protest? https://t.co/txwVt9twA8
— Tom Scocca (@tomscocca) September 3, 2017
Cleveland police union will not hold flag during Browns’ opener, citing players kneeling during National Anthem https://t.co/w0KU2yuFqc pic.twitter.com/waj5VG3xfE
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 3, 2017
From #TheJump: You can’t praise athletes for caring about their community in a storm, but blast them for caring in other ways thru the year. pic.twitter.com/4H6vaFjeKs
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) September 5, 2017
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NFL Star and social activist Michael Bennett detained and humiliated by Las Vegas Police:
Equality. pic.twitter.com/NQ4pJt94AZ
— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) September 6, 2017
I stand with @mosesbread72 on this one as a veteran I don’t respect the Vegas PD at all. pic.twitter.com/9HDoSfCIyX
— Leo ? (@DonshaTooLive) September 6, 2017
From @MartysaurusRex Instagram regarding police brutality against his brother @mosesbread72 . ?for them & others who’ve had to endure. pic.twitter.com/50elPrpbCS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
A video has emerged showing a portion of Michael Bennett’s encounter with Las Vegas police https://t.co/iNmTbNPnpo
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 6, 2017
“Arresting officer’s body cam turned off.” https://t.co/FtzIGFB2Dh
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 6, 2017
“You have to let the public know what happened to you that night.” Michael Bennett Sr. (exclusively) to @Ben_Baskin https://t.co/cAGkCJqhtu
— Chris Stone (@SI_ChrisStone) September 7, 2017
more: pic.twitter.com/bKAqZ3AskY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
Las Vegas police union complains to Goodell about Michael Bennett https://t.co/WYtIgqZBK2 via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
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The Kaepernick Effect:
Kaepernick “Divisive and so galvanizing, so scorned and so appreciated” Masterful narrative from @JohnBranchNYT https://t.co/kQIAvf6TI6
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 8, 2017
NFL is vulnerable to Kaepernick boycott, thanks, in part, to this Alabama pastor https://t.co/TXjbxdAMgX via @roysj #NFLBlackOut
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 4, 2017
Wrote on Kaepernick words last yr. Blaine Salamoni, cop who murdered Alton Sterling is STILL “getting paid leave” https://t.co/yWcynBAdNL
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) September 5, 2017
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And more:
In our own words. This is not about protest. This is about reform. #PlayersCoalition pic.twitter.com/c8jLkqPD7T
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) September 6, 2017
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) September 6, 2017
On the @PlayersTribune, @TakeoSpikes51 challenges athletes to confront inequality and become part of the solution. https://t.co/dk0zdz4Ipa
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) September 6, 2017
Almost 50 years before Kaepernick’s protest, one NFL player made a similar statement https://t.co/aYxoO05vRT via @eric_adelson
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
.@MikeFreemanNFL & friends go inside #NFL locker rooms to talk race, politics & more. https://t.co/kyhclQzDJg via @BleacherReport
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 10, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
18 States, AGA Tell #SCOTUS Sports Betting Ban Improper https://t.co/5TLDe3Mpe8 via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/90cbwUGHct
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
This is important. SCOTUS ruling will essentially determine who is more powerful – states and their citizens or sports leagues pic.twitter.com/Qpnb3Cne47
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 6, 2017
N.J. picks up fresh support in sports betting case https://t.co/5Qx6SwFkAR via @JDSalant
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) September 7, 2017
