Essential Sports & Sports Law News
December 17, 2017 Week in Review
?Read of the Week:
Ex-NFL player Larry Johnson grapples with violent urges and memory loss. He thinks it’s CTE. https://t.co/HNxDXg5TEk
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 13, 2017
If you need a link that isn’t behind the paywall, CLICK HERE
I truly and honestly appreciate all the positive words you guys are giving me. I’m truly thankful ??
As for the negative ones, you now understand why children and most adults choose not to be brave with what they go through and feel ashamed, using death as their only way out.
— Larry Johnson (@2LarryJohnson7) December 14, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement:
MAJOR #NFL CONCUSSION SETTLEMENT NEWS!
Professor Rubenstein, who was appointed by the Court to provide expert opinion on legal fees has submitted his report. He recommends no 5% set aside and a 15% cap on contingency fees. https://t.co/e4PX8n7Nlh— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Responses to Rubenstein’s report are due January 3, and it is likely that Brody will rule shortly thereafter. I’ll go into more detail later but those are the two major takeaways. https://t.co/L66xVIWPTc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Court’s Expert Recommends Limit on Attorney Fees for #NFL Settlement Lawyers https://t.co/BHw3xd4IgH via @MMitchellTLI @thelegalintel
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
“in a shock ruling, U.S. District Judge Anita Brody of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania agreed with Seeger’s position, and has voided the litigation funding agreements” To anyone who follows Judge Brody’s rulings her siding w/Seeger is not a shock.https://t.co/OgzK7qMZE1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
Opt-Out Cases:
ICYMI – 1st installment of a series details Junior Seau’s case against the NFL and their preemption arguments:https://t.co/fR7ZtPwBsr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Riddell Litigation:
Bravo @LeonardMarsha70 & @JasonLuckasevic ‼️?
NFL’s concussion problem is hurting helmet manufacturers https://t.co/7kWUazlV0p via @nypost— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation:
Judge Nelson has issued a scheduling order for the #NHL #Concussion Injury Litigation, A hearing on Daubert motions and class certification motions will take place February 12, 2018 https://t.co/L3qgwJdopm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2017
NFL Network Sexual Harrassment Lawsuit:
NFL Network Suspends Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, Heath Evans After Sexual Harassment Lawsuit – Entire complaint embedded in @emmabaccellieri‘s @Deadspin article https://t.co/ubtwwSalQB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
.@McCannSportsLaw and @richarddeitsch team up to examine the implications of NFL Network sexual harassment lawsuit https://t.co/HeJ9QPuVql via @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Warren Sapp doesn’t seem to understand what sexual harassment entails.
Does this point to problems with NFLN training methods? https://t.co/AM2NCresVN via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 14, 2017
NFL Network exec, David Eaton, deletes dozens of Twitter interactions with escorts and porn stars, then entire account: https://t.co/yZhJB08uEt pic.twitter.com/ccD7DoPyei
— Laura Wagner (@laurawags) December 13, 2017
When did NFL start investigating NFLN sexual harassment allegations? The original complaint was filed in October –
did they just want to try to make it “go away?” https://t.co/96Jbfup6MS via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
Adrienne Lawrence vs. ESPN
The @BostonGlobejust dropped a big story on ESPN, calling the company an “entrenched locker room culture.” https://t.co/lvXhTTku8R
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) December 14, 2017
Regarding the @BostonGlobe report: pic.twitter.com/cDcWcamcsY
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneLaw) December 15, 2017
Adrienne Lawrence leads fight against ESPN misconduct: @McCannSportsLaw & @richarddeitsch breakdown the lawsuit and allegations against the sports media giant. https://t.co/VqdxCkZFiv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
Jerry Richardson Harassment Allegations & Investigation
.@theMMQB deep-dive on the allegations against #Panthers owner Jerry Richardson via @jon_wertheim and @viv_bernsteinhttps://t.co/0c1a6KV54I
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 17, 2017
The NFL’s investigation into Jerry Richardson–and the league taking control of the investigation away from the Panthers–presents 5 key legal issues. My @SInow and @theMMQB take: https://t.co/2buo0OH2SG pic.twitter.com/H8fCqSrYQJ
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) December 17, 2017
Super Bowl Ticket Holder Lawsuit Against NFL
Super Bowl Ticket-Holder Scores in Appeals Court in Case Against NFL https://t.co/7yvZGgLYlp via @NJLJ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
NFL Hall of Fame Game Lawsuit
NFL Network suspends Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, Heath Evans pending investigation of sexual harassment https://t.co/999kXAMx2f
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 12, 2017
Terry Crews vs. Adam Venit Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Terry Crews On His Sexual Assault Lawsuit: This Is About Accountability https://t.co/trAeN7kupE
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
Saints Season Ticket Holder Player Protest Lawsuit
A Saints season ticket holder is suing the team because of players protesting during the anthem https://t.co/lg9WL2I5MQ
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 12, 2017
Coming soon- Saints season ticket holder loses this case. https://t.co/L2wjZGDGL9
— Gabe Feldman (@SportsLawGuy) December 12, 2017
Don Henderson vs. Dennis Wideman, Flames
Lawyers face off in Calgary court over legal action launched by NHL linesman https://t.co/hyKhuJcCeR
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 14, 2017
Rick Pitino vs. Louisville (and vice versa)
.@McCannSportsLaw explains Louisville’s counter claims against Rick Pitino & how “Pitino and Louisville are likely jockeying for the most advantageous position to settle the case out of court.” https://t.co/N0EgjECcyF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
Ex-NFLers vs. Madden
Madden Games Maker Can’t Toss Ex-NFLer’s Suit https://t.co/fD89H5LC1S via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/8HpSHNsNTe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
?✈️Crime Blotter:
FIFA Bribery Corruption Trial
FIFA Trial Wraps In Blitz Of Denials And Recriminations https://t.co/x5Gc4hnJEd via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Tom Savage’s response to brutal hit is the most jarring proof the NFL’s concussion protocol is broken https://t.co/yjcj3DoEEW via @theStevenRuiz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
Column: NFL appears brain-dead after letting shaken Tom Savage back into game https://t.co/pegF6WbcoG @HoustonChron #Texans
— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) December 11, 2017
NFL must fix way it handles head trauma before some player pays ultimate price https://t.co/YwEF7PZLAi via @nrarmour
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Help for Jockeys Battling Effects of Head Injuries: @JockeysGuild partnership with @AfterTheImpact1 https://t.co/kNrC6OwW05 via @BloodHorse
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
We Asked NFL Players: Would You Take a CTE Test? https://t.co/XoCBb5HBu9 via @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
Salaam’s Heisman Trophy to be auctioned online in January a portion of the proceeds will go to #CTE research https://t.co/EgIkSGcUnt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
No easy answers for NFL, but changes needed in concussion protocol https://t.co/VLIsEIUBri @ByMikeJones @usatoday
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
Liz Nicholson (Gerry Sullivan) @alisonhowens (Terry Owens) & @Carpenter_Reb (Lew Carpenter) discuss living with a loved one’s #CTE – A Football Life Behind Closed Doors –https://t.co/unNcy9MJpW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
Former Tampa Bay Bucs player Randy Grimes talks about 25-year painkiller addiction and the 20 concussions he suffered during his 10 year NFL career https://t.co/TbMnNtqFv4 via @jamesoncook
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
?Player Health, and Safety
The story of Bill Cesare demonstrates how little the NFL and NFLPA do to take care of former players by @dhellingsports https://t.co/ECeB8ddP0K
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 10, 2017
For 79-year-old former Raider, football cost him treasured memories and lifetime savings https://t.co/g9cdZ2qCCF via @mydesert
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2017
Support Medical Care for original #Raiders Wayne Hawkins https://t.co/cvSaDKAGhK
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
From 2015 – and every bit as relevant today as the day it was written:
Out of the Shadows | By Hayley Wickenheiser https://t.co/8Vua42iqiJ— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
Wentz is the latest high-profile NFL star to go down—in a year in which Beckham Jr., Watt, Watson and Sherman have already been lost for the season. https://t.co/Z3JItqO3Z2 … via @WSJ NO COMMENT as usual from @DeSmithNFLPA‘s #NFLPA. Does De have a second job?
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 13, 2017
Riveting story of the brutality of football from @GregBishopSI as he recaps a mere week’s worth of injuries.https://t.co/jHgw1A8McD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 13, 2017
Goodell Gets $200 Million for Last Deal, Owners Get … Continuity? https://t.co/gOJdFciOlx Goodell has said he won’t seek another deal after 2024…
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) December 13, 2017
“There are guys falling through the cracks, big guys.” https://t.co/aln1S30psS
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 14, 2017
The hypocrisy of the NFL and NHL Player Associations is now documented https://t.co/dOUMSC3623 Outstanding work from @dhellingsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 17, 2017
?Player Rights
NFL needs to revamp the off-field disciplinary process, but that won’t happen without NFLPA giving something up https://t.co/QHF8NJLhA2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 14, 2017
I have a suggestion regarding what #NFLPA can give up. How about De Smith? A lot could be bargained for with a true leader at the helm. https://t.co/VI9GHLvyC2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 14, 2017
Athletes’ universal rights ‘will protect from doping fallout’ https://t.co/lAjiH6oWQp #NFLPA signed this at the same time @DeSmithNFLPA is using PA to pay anti-labor law firms armed with #NFL arguments to prosecute @Eagles @Lanejohnson65. Thanks De. @NHLPA @TheNBPA @MLB_PLAYERS
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 14, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
The NFL says the Browns complied with the Rooney Rule, but is declining to say who the Browns interviewed, or when the interview took place https://t.co/i10XAw4G9j
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 11, 2017
.@DeSmithNFLPA , the executive director of the #NFLPA, told the @washingtonpost months ago that he’s had mixed feedback from players. De is a lobbyist therefore innumerate. 99% is not mixed; TNF is dangerous. De must exit the reality distortion field. https://t.co/JLjDHrkuaH
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 11, 2017
Ruling on free-agent status of Bengals’ AJ McCarron to come in February https://t.co/piUQB15G52 via @JasonLaCanfora @CBSSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
NFL Network suspends Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, Heath Evans pending investigation of sexual harassment https://t.co/999kXAMx2f
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 12, 2017
Michael Floyd thanks #Vikings and #Patriots for second chance after DUI in Instagram post https://t.co/7nbsUdwvzu via @sbnation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Roger Goodell Is Not the Man His Father Was https://t.co/psJBk1138a via @WeeklyStandard #NFLPA
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) December 12, 2017
Report: 2018 salary cap projects somewhere between $174.2 million and $178.1 million https://t.co/8syDM3KEhP
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 13, 2017
The NFL has a woman problem, and vice versa, via @sltrib https://t.co/viQtAUrlB3
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
We interviewed 24 of Matt’s family members & friends, teammates & on-ice rivals, coaches & GMs, trying to understand what happened to Matt. https://t.co/bpRvQUhcDj
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 13, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Perspective | Paying athletes would break college sports? Never before has that been more hypocritical. https://t.co/XEscoh31Gd
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
??????Athlete Activism:
Goodell says Kaepernick is not being blackballed (Considering the legal implications – would anyone expect that he’d say otherwise?) https://t.co/LiMFx8PulR via @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 11, 2017
#NFL Racism runs deeper than Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/njoIdIpxJs Good essay via @goodmenproject
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
S̶p̶o̶r̶t̶s̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶e̶s̶c̶a̶p̶e̶ ̶f̶r̶o̶m̶ ̶p̶o̶l̶i̶t̶i̶c̶s̶.̶
There is no escape from politics. https://t.co/fPHNb1U86J
— SB Nation (@SBNation) December 12, 2017
On the @PlayersTribune Harrison Barnes interviews Dr. Harry Edwards.
Edwards: “I’m not worried about Kaepernick, I’m worried about the rest of us.” https://t.co/XEq2rvPmh0— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2017
2017 made it clear there is no end in sight to Colin Kaepernick’s movement https://t.co/XYjsN6juVX via @linzsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
My debut piece for @Forbes:
Recap of the NJ sports betting oral argument at #SCOTUS, and a path to a narrow win for the Garden State on non-constitutional grounds. The “severability” issue is key. https://t.co/mZ9ajraOw3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 11, 2017
Professor Ryan Rodenberg @SportsLawProf details his experience attending oral arguments in the Supreme Court NJ sports betting case in a detailed timeline.https://t.co/LjjOykblZ2 via @sports_handle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 12, 2017
SCOTUS Oral Arguments Suggest That America’s Sports Betting Ban Could Soon End https://t.co/IiWeiAcVFV
— Above the Law (@atlblog) December 13, 2017
An NBA owner and the NBA seem to diverge on the talking points regarding a “federal framework” for sports betting regulation https://t.co/e7cRIe3Tp4
— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) December 14, 2017
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jones: Sports Betting Doesn’t Compromise Game Integrity , via @LSPReport – https://t.co/olo3UcTERf
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2017
?Everything Else:
Interested in the future of the relationship between public funding for sports arenas? Watch Ohio. https://t.co/y9OLQ91HI0
— Derek Helling (@dhellingsports) December 11, 2017
