Essential Sports & Sports Law News
Week in Review – November 13-19, 2017
?Reads of the Week:
Special thanks to Ken Belson and Lindsay Gibbs for their excellent coverage of the NFL Concussion Settlement and for including Advocacy for Fairness in Sports in your work.
More than four years after a deal was announced, Debilitated Players Accuse N.F.L. of Stalling on Settlement Payments https://t.co/fY5mXIkx6m
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) November 14, 2017
Former #NFL players struggle to get paid after reaching $1 billion settlement over #concussions https://t.co/jbaC6bgc7J ?SPOT ON assessment via @linzsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
I just got verification from the process server that our letter to Judge Brody, regarding the #NFL #Concussion Settlement was delivered to her office!https://t.co/WRty6zC8GS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
A Motion for Reconsideration to administrate claims as written in the #NFL #Concussion Settlement just dropped on PACER. https://t.co/RqQYK4T2Zm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
Exhibit A shows the new requirements that are apparently being amended to the settlement. This will basically mean that many members who have existing diagnoses will have to start from scratch. https://t.co/3pt3i6YlSp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
Letters were filed with the the court on Friday asking for the hearing to be opened. Judge Brody hasn’t ruled and the hearing should be getting underway right now. This is the letter from Locks Law https://t.co/WtOVc4jpzz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
This letter was filed by Zimmerman Reed in conjunction with other Class Counsel in opposition of the closed hearing. https://t.co/7PXnwtKPTP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
Our letter to Judge Brody appears to have made at least a little impact. While yesterday’s #NFL #Concussion Settlement hearing was closed, Judge Brody did issue the following recorded statement. Her clerk also acknowledged the players’ letter via phone.https://t.co/hzHCBiv4rR
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 14, 2017
Just finished a quick update on recent happenings in the #NFL #Concussion Settlement. Here’s the good (very little), the bad and the ugly:https://t.co/UhlI9mMGEV
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 15, 2017
Good Coverage of the #NFL Concussion Settlement disaster from @TRappaRT includes quotes from @el_belson and me.https://t.co/98nbI4QK9a
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 14, 2017
Claims Servicer Fights To Manage NFL Concussion Awards https://t.co/MIx1vXipHG via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 18, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott
How Ezekiel Elliott’s 2nd Circuit Case Could Upend Arbitration, via @byadamrhodes (+ comments from me): https://t.co/TQRGd0XQ6C
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 14, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott is dropping his appeal and will serve the remaining five games of his suspensionhttps://t.co/5V6zZ84U39
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 15, 2017
#NFLPA rank and file mark this day. A player who were convicted of nothing loses 6 games. You could be next and nothing can be done for you. You need new management at the PA. 4 more years of Article 46. Exit @DeSmithNFLPA!!!
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) November 15, 2017
It’s official. #NFLPA has just filled an unopposed motion to dismiss their lawsuit against the #NFL on behalf of #EzekielElliott https://t.co/znX4axmPGn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott standing down is yet another win for the NFL’s much-maligned system of justice. But if players want more fairness, they need a new CBA (by @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/OazxQGdRWD
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 17, 2017
Lane Johnson vs. NFLPA, NFL
More declarations filed in Lane Johnson’s lawsuit against NFL, NFLPA https://t.co/AGI91LBNaa via @SBJLizMullen
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
NFL Wants Hernandez CTE Suit Paused For MDL Ruling https://t.co/zxdG6v5RGC via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
Rams Fans Seat Licensing Lawsuit
Rams Fans Lose Bid For Info On Seat License Pricing https://t.co/vo2Xa2LWJV via @joycehanson
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
New NCAA/ACC Brain Injury Lawsuit
NCAA, ACC Sued Over Ex-UNC Lineman’s Brain Injuries https://t.co/g8xAEDGqLX via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/IumRlzab3o
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
NCAA Scholarship Litigation
Federal judge orally grants final approval to $208.7 million settlement of lawsuit vs. NCAA and conferences regarding value of athletic scholarships: https://t.co/XL7QUj9GzM
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) November 17, 2017
?✈️Crime Blotter:
FIFA Corruption Case
FIFA Defendant Threatened Witness At Trial, Prosecutors Say https://t.co/QHyYLQUICr via @ZachZagger
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
NCAA Bribery Case
Adidas Exec Says No Colleges Defrauded In NCAA Bribe Case
“Gatto was doing exactly what they asked him to do by recruiting top tier talent to their ranks.”https://t.co/QhD9XuNa7k via @Law360— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
UCLA Players’ Shoplifting in China
Inside the disciplinary process that will help determine the future of the three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting in China. https://t.co/tBjSnycqgK
— Nathan Fenno (@nathanfenno) November 17, 2017
Who will pay for the expenses the UCLA three incurred while detained in China? https://t.co/XUKqw936eJ via @YahooSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
Jameis Winston
Will Jameis Winston be the next #NFL player to be zapped by Article 46 discipline policy? @McCannSportsLaw examines: https://t.co/W4nFhRScQH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
At least 3 blown #concussion protocols this weekend: Redskins WR Ryan Grant was cleared in <10 minutes and went back in game before being removed for further evaluation and then officially diagnosed with a concussion. Unacceptable. Blow up the protocol and start over. https://t.co/n9uSnhgWM7
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 13, 2017
I had a chance to preview @Carpenter_Reb‘s excellent film about her dad, retired #NFL Lew Carpenter! @RequiemRB is currently previewing in Chicago. You should check it out if you can. https://t.co/L7IxrYjvT2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 14, 2017
No surprises here, that’s why they aren’t allowed to buy cigarettes. Our job to protect them: #CTE, #concussion dangers mostly dismissed by elite high school football playershttps://t.co/eThLyn7AcE
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) November 15, 2017
Adams becomes the 4th former NHL player in recent months to pledge his brain to science. https://t.co/76Zp6HoNsv
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) November 16, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Why does the #NFLPA always seem to come up short? A new report by @cyrus4nflpa details a likely indicator.https://t.co/y8tkGeNj7t
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
“They looked like emperors once. Now, they look more like fools,” says @joedrape of NFL owners as they “fight over change found under the cushions of a $14 billion couch.” as #Concussion Settlement retirees are delayed & denied awards https://t.co/UpdbxKJfq8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
.@SI_PeterKing: Q&A on Jerry Jones vs. Roger Goodell https://t.co/W8v8KeWYRg
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 13, 2017
Some owners are discussing the possibility of invoking the procedure to force a forfeiture of the Cowboys’ franchise https://t.co/jwaSeSPtVZ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 13, 2017
Hunger Games, NFL-style: Group of N.F.L. Owners Warns Jerry Jones and Threatens Penalties https://t.co/bbokVdxp78
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) November 14, 2017
The Bengals put Jeremy Hill on injured reserve after Hill opted for surgery that Marvin Lewis says could have waited until after the season https://t.co/0Eiz4Fjb1U
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 14, 2017
Yeah, he could have played aided by opioids, NSAIDS, and cortisone shots. Nice to see a player standing up for himself and making smart choices. Here’s a tale of some who didn’t. https://t.co/2x2guTwwmX https://t.co/zw3kftSlaQ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 14, 2017
???10 Point Stance from @mikefreemanNFL as he addresses the #NFL‘s hypocrisy on #concussions, social activism and more!
https://t.co/sed7bkH4lE— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2017
Players to Goodell: We’d like a jet, lifetime insurance and $50 million, too https://t.co/25CsTTGInd
— David Evans (@devansADR) November 16, 2017
“I’m gonna come after you with everything I have,” Jones said. Then he mentioned Deflategate. “If you think Bob Kraft came after you hard, Bob Kraft is a p—y compared to what I’m going to do.”.. read this piece by @SethWickersham and @DVNJr https://t.co/nbGEJLDXB8
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) November 17, 2017
Report by rejected #NFLPA challenger accuses union of spending excessively on legal fees. #NFLPA Rank and File been jacked. https://t.co/aA84mVpb0K via @washingtonpost Check out @cyrus4nflpa
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) November 17, 2017
✊?✊✊?Athlete Activism:
.@GQMagazine names Colin Kaepernick its Citizen of the Year. pic.twitter.com/7Vnw7Dx9A7
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 13, 2017
Michael Bennett and other athletes @athletes4impact call on @NFL to sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/zD6JliiSky via @DesBieler
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
In new order pertaining to the upcoming sports wagering case, SCOTUS denies one Rule 28.7 motion (https://t.co/9CB7HqkfVQ) and grants another (https://t.co/DNyddd8Kcb). Updated docket here – https://t.co/JnPQL9ijcT pic.twitter.com/cD4wbH4rbA
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) November 13, 2017
Would much rather have seen @SportsLawProf speaking during oral arguments. Unlike the government brief, the professor’s amicus brief presented a unique argument and made a great deal of sense. https://t.co/VltK2sdTcr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 14, 2017
The Solicitor General will be a part of the proceedings in December’s sports betting #SCOTUS case. What’s that mean? https://t.co/ivTQgz8li2
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) November 14, 2017
Great quote from @WALLACHLEGAL regarding the SG addressing #SCOTUS:
“It could be very helpful for New Jersey, because the less time Paul Clement gets up there to talk, the better it is for them.” https://t.co/W07iQim32l— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 15, 2017
“Why College Football TV Ratings Rest In The Hands Of Gamblers,” timely new piece by @ssalaga – https://t.co/lmE1giPsiJ
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) November 15, 2017
In new SCOTUS Reply Brief, NJTHA cites NCAA v. Tarkanian case and adds a new hypothetical. pic.twitter.com/A84wbo1XFd
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) November 15, 2017
The paradoxical result that a state can comply with PASPA by repealing all (but not some) of its prohibitions on sports betting seemingly led Ted Olson to describe the statute as “Orwellian” during earlier oral arguments.
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) November 15, 2017
UPDATE: Gov. Christie, et al. has just filed a 36 page “Reply Brief of Petitioners” in US Supreme Court sports betting case. Direct link here – https://t.co/JnAcyXh7e5
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) November 16, 2017
Ted Olson is not looking for a NJ win just on the partial repeal issue. He argues “the entire statute should fall”: pic.twitter.com/aCFPVS3TFz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 16, 2017
Media briefing: “Supreme Court Showdown on Sports Betting,” featuring Ted Olson @PressClubDC on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. RSVP: https://t.co/UkyKK8ynkh. Additional speakers include @FrankPallone, @AndrewBrandt, @JoeAsher, @SportLawyerAus, @ElbertLin, Sara Slane, @amsteinberg29 + me.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 17, 2017
ventriloquists, Oklahoma, prostitutes, Home Depot, hugging – this week’s NJ sports betting briefs to SCOTUS have it all. my summary ahead of 12/4 hearing: https://t.co/UdGVXNMrkU
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) November 16, 2017
The NBA is simultaneously fighting against a New Jersey sports betting law and lobbying for federal regulation https://t.co/lJXBavzTL2
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) November 16, 2017
New Jersey went out guns blazing in its final #SCOTUS filing https://t.co/Bysg0gxH57
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) November 17, 2017
Momentum Continues to Build for Sports Betting Legalization in U.S. https://t.co/KN3xbmo24y via @sports_handle w/insights from @FrankPallone @TedLeonsis @WALLACHLEGAL @JasonDRobins and more!
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 18, 2017
What’s at stake when #SCOTUS reviews #PASPA next month. @I_Nelson_Rose says marijuana legislation and more calling this “The most important case of this century.”https://t.co/1aoapVS8G5 pic.twitter.com/Xt9QMQl0Em
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 18, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!
