Essential Sports & Sports Law News
Week in Review 12/10/17
?Read of the Week:
Compelling read:
Forget About Colin Kaepernick; I Think I’m Done With the NFL Just Because I Don’t Want to Watch Someone Die https://t.co/vw8Sg50Fk7 via @verysmartbros— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 9, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
There was a lot of activity on the #NFL #Concussion Settlement docket today. Here’s a quick update on today’s filings – the good, the bad, and the ugly…https://t.co/luKhKsrH6g
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
Ex-NFLers Can’t Stop Changes To Concussion Claims Process https://t.co/4JGeVnLHj3 via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 7, 2017
Judge Sides With NFL Class Counsel in Fee, Claims Administration Disputes https://t.co/VGiJWR4oi3 via @MMitchellTLI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 7, 2017
I just saw this flow chart of @SeegerWeiss‘s simple and quick #NFL Concussion Settlement Monetary Award payment process. Notice no arrows on “Appeal” Is this a dead end Freudian slip? And this is for an approved claim. Few are even reaching this point. pic.twitter.com/sLaY0l6FMx
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 7, 2017
Now Wall Street wants a piece of the concussion settlement pie. So much for helping neurologically impaired retired NFL players.
Wall Street banking on $1B #NFL #concussion settlement https://t.co/52hXK7fp5k via @nypost— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 7, 2017
#NFL #Concussion Settlement News
Judge Brody has ruled that 3rd party claim assignments are not permissible under terms of the settlement. Per her order those who received advances may be responsible for repayment of only that amount if claim is approved. https://t.co/Q3B6grr8ki— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
Judge Voids Loans to Impaired Players in N.F.L. Concussion Case https://t.co/j6EVhIj8rT
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) December 8, 2017
Opt-Out Cases
A lot of opt-out filings today which I’ll try to report on later. Introduction to Junior Seau’s family’s opposition to #NFL motion to dismiss is especially powerful. #NFL‘s callousness is especially #shameful pic.twitter.com/aDsC99fAPn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 9, 2017
As Concussion Settlement Opt-Out claims attempt to return to the state courts in which they originated, I take a look at the NFL’s LMRA preemption argument and the arguments plaintiffs are using to counter the NFL’s favorite defense. Part 1 of a serieshttps://t.co/fR7ZtPwBsr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 10, 2017
Aaron Hernandez wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyers fight to keep Aaron Hernandez suit separate from concussion MDL https://t.co/dA5NddmscH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 4, 2017
Hernandez’s Team Slams NFL’s Time-Out Bid In CTE Suit via @Law360 @BradSohn: a child born into almost unfathomable circumstances-whose father had essentially the worst chronic brain damage ever observed — deserves the chance to prove her claim to a jury. https://t.co/rD0j2qJtvq
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 5, 2017
NCAA Concussion Settlement
NCAA concussion settlement faces challenge https://t.co/S2YFl0UWmI
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 9, 2017
This is potentially major: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees to Address Issue of Duty of Care Owed to College Athletes: https://t.co/5vbedzcGoA
— The Legal Blitz (@TheLegalBlitz) December 9, 2017
Colin Kaepernick Collusion Grievance
Kaepernick case depositions likely to begin in early 2018 as discovery moves forward https://t.co/1TQYSmaOUA via @JasonLaCanfora
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 4, 2017
Kaepernick vs. the N.F.L.: A Primer on His Collusion Case https://t.co/GRu4ZpzQEV
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) December 8, 2017
HS Rugby Player’s Brain Damage Lawsuit
Six years after a Toronto high school rugby player was left with brain damage after a tackle, his family has settled a lawsuit vs the Toronto Catholic District School Board for $12.5M.
Background:https://t.co/V0Eq2460jf— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 4, 2017
Dwight White Estate Wrongful Death Malpractice Suit against UPMC, Dr. Joseph Maroon
Late @steelers Dwight White’s family sues UPMC, doctors – White, who had been a patient of Maroon’s for at least 11 years, underwent surgery for a herniated disc on May 13, 2008 – https://t.co/51cROFE4yS
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 7, 2017
Minor League Baseball Antitrust Lawsuit
Supreme Court Won’t Review Minor Leaguers’ Antitrust Suit https://t.co/X6FLcxQR2g via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 5, 2017
Terry Crews vs. Adam Venit Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Terry Crews Sues Agent For Sexual Harassment https://t.co/BfqhdKXZy5 via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
Warren Moon Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
#NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon Slapped With Sexual Harassment Suit https://t.co/XDSe33nLKO via @CourthouseNews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
Jim Turner vs. Paul Weiss
Ex-Dolphins Coach Asks 11th Circ. To Revive Paul Weiss Suit https://t.co/x9DrrwZ6HH via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
James Dolan named in Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges that Knicks owner James Dolan “knew of Harvey Weinstein’s pattern and practice of predatory sexual conduct toward women.”
Link to complaint filed today in SDNY: https://t.co/4FiXkV5TmW
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 6, 2017
?✈️Crime Blotter:
Former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar sentenced to maximum 60 years in prison https://t.co/WbapfCUaRd
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 7, 2017
On the @PlayersTribune, @Aly_Raisman shares a powerful message about her experience as a survivor of sexual abuse. https://t.co/JAL1YWaZRF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
Ex-NFLer Gets 40 Years For Investment Fraud https://t.co/hqutvocXeq via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Dr. @bennetomalu9168 resigns as San Joaquin County Medical Examiner citing sheriff’s”calculated attempts” to control him as a physician and to influence Omalu’s professional judgement.https://t.co/zqWJ0kq2ze
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 5, 2017
Mike Adamle’s struggle and his crusade: ‘I can feel the decline every single day’ https://t.co/yima8AtrbL
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
Devils’ Ben Lovejoy becomes the first active NHL player to pledge brain to #CTE research https://t.co/91fJR5huOg
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
Brain injuries are the signature wounds of our current wars, and more exposure to head trauma means more risk of lasting damage. So why are Army and Navy still playing football? My latest @Deadspin – https://t.co/oxbEfvrM7J
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) December 8, 2017
Gap between the NHL and its players on concussions widening https://t.co/M51ScnptrF via @dhellingsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 10, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Roger Goodell has signed a contract extension to remain the commissioner of the NFL. https://t.co/x85wBdOwtZ
— ESPN (@espn) December 6, 2017
Roger Goodell’s Greatest Hits courtesy of @michaelFhurley
This is quite a playlist folks! https://t.co/yhWXR8QyRv— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
Social issues & the extent of the NFL Commissioner’s powers: A review of Ezekiel Elliott case https://t.co/bFMKI6O2h1 via @LawInSport
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 4, 2017
.@AdamKilgoreWP has an interesting perspective regarding the NFLPA and how Article 46 should be addressed. https://t.co/Dst3YNE1Qe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
Brutality of Steelers-Bengals shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘AFC North football’ https://t.co/jLJ96j4jDA via @SeifertESPN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 5, 2017
NFLPA doctor on Shazier: He may not play again https://t.co/lGSHfs5dqc via @usatoday
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 8, 2017
It’s gotten to the point where the national anthem is no longer part of some football telecasts because it has become so polarizing, but the violence of the game cannot be hidden https://t.co/5DrLMSf5N6 via @evan9rossman
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 7, 2017
Larger Rosters Would Protect NFL Players’ Health https://t.co/YVBDEQ33bQ
— David Evans (@devansADR) December 8, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
“There are hints the NHL could make a Seattle franchise announcement in the months ahead.”
Seattle City Council expected today to approve MOU for a $600M arena renovation. https://t.co/apGmwxgqlH— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 4, 2017
Seattle team puts NHL in danger of falling into sports’ greed trap https://t.co/Q7lEfyA14A via @nypostsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 9, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Another excellent op-ed today from Duke Prof. Orin Starn re: the devil’s bargain of college athletics. https://t.co/wT1Z39JZkW
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) December 3, 2017
✊?✊✊?Athlete Activism:
My Latest
As long as the NFL has effectively banned Colin Kaepernick from the league for standing against injustice, EVERY MOVE THEY MAKE on social justice is rooted in a lie
I reject their current gesture & encourage other NFL players to do so as wellhttps://t.co/QZlBqTZT9J
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) December 2, 2017
“We all have an obligation no matter the risk, and regardless of reward, to stand up for our fellow men and women who are being oppressed with the understanding that human rights cannot be compromised” https://t.co/zzXSprqwN4
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) December 4, 2017
The question persisted: what has @Kaepernick7 actually done in regard to the issues he called attention to? We called all 31 orgs from his Million Dollar Pledge to find out. From the magazine this week, how Kap’s work speaks for him: https://t.co/QQSivDH2fa
— Greg Bishop (@GregBishopSI) December 6, 2017
Maya Moore is one the most consistent criminal justice reform advocates in sports https://t.co/0F2beZ5FaI via @sbnation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
“[T]hey just need to win one time, and this is the ultimate court to prevail in,” says @WALLACHLEGAL of NJ’s sports betting arguments to be heard at #SCOTUS today. https://t.co/itRD79Omlo via @LovelaceRyanD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 4, 2017
.@brettsmiley recaps today’s oral arguments from Ted Olson, Paul Clement, and Jeffrey Wall and lines of questioning from #SCOTUS justices in the New Jersey sports betting case.https://t.co/8HHY8HWctr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 4, 2017
For those interested in the transcript of today’s oral arguments of the #SCOTUS sports betting case they are available: https://t.co/kDrx1EzDdY
— Nicholas Huba (@ACPressHuba) December 4, 2017
UPDATE: Full audio of Monday’s oral argument in SCOTUS sports betting case is now available – https://t.co/Hlj6c69Pt6
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) December 8, 2017
my summary of today’s NJ sports betting oral argument @ #SCOTUS includes 12-yr-old gamblers (twice), four (Laughter.)s, Redskins, income tax limits & marijuana https://t.co/2w8IhFb9vw #sportsbiz
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) December 4, 2017
NEW/DEVELOPING: @FrankPallone formally introduces GAME Act that would allow states to legalize sports betting an updating federal gaming laws: https://t.co/4WacyIFcvU
— Dustin Gouker (@DustinGouker) December 4, 2017
Like Most Sports Controversies, the Supreme Court Gambling Case Is About Money and Control https://t.co/qKbwsinIfH Good read via @CharlesPPierce @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 5, 2017
Sports betting LEGALIZED by the FINAL FOUR!?!?@chadmillman, @WALLACHLEGAL, & @SportsLawProf broke down the SCOTUS case on legalizing Sports Gambling on this weeks podcast.
Listen to full interview here: https://t.co/u5SvsFsLWS pic.twitter.com/4yDlMbNd7o
— The Buffet Podcast (@TheBuffetPod) December 6, 2017
?Everything Else:
Russia Banned From Winter Olympics by I.O.C. https://t.co/nDPoImrDgM
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 6, 2017
Breaking down the IOC’s ban and how Russia could respond (by @McCannSportsLaw)https://t.co/l5ijgD8vT1
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 6, 2017
