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The Blitz 12/17/17

The Blitz

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 …

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The Blitz June 26 – July 3, 2017

The Blitz

⚖️Litigation Lane: The Kombucha Defense and Fighting the NFL + an interesting review of a few other legal battles https://t.co/S77Fm5TQqY via @skolgirldn — Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) June 30, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement Judge Brody issues order in #NFL #concussion settlement allowing opt-outs to proceed with Second Amended Complaint. …

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The Blitz 6/19/17 – 6/25/17

The Blitz

Are you sure you’ve caught all the major #sportslaw headlines and fairness in sports issues over the past week?  This weekly round up is sure to bring you up to speed. ⚖️Litigation Lane: NFL Painkiller Lawsuit I haven’t seen anyone else reporting on the latest in the #NFL painkiller lawsuit, so here’s my take.

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The Blitz 6/5/17-6/6/17

The Blitz

⚖️Litigation Lane: Evans et al vs. Arizona Cardinals et al (NFL painkiller lawsuit) Plaintiffs in painkiller case ask judge to allow appeal of dismissal order to 9th Circuit. Hearing on June 29th. https://t.co/rPOp4M5AvW — Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) June 3, 2017
Arkansas Tech vs. NCAA NCAA swaps ruling; Arkansas Tech files suit …

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The Blitz Weekend Edition 5/20/17

Happy Weekend from Advocacy for Fairness in Sports and The Blitz

⚖️Litigation Lane: NFL Painkiller Lawsuits Excellent analysis of painkiller lawsuits via @ZachZagger
Painkiller Battles Loom Over NFL Despite Early Success https://t.co/FFRt1uXfZC pic.twitter.com/ZxnchhubLz — Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017 Adrian Robinson vs. NFL, Riddell If you’re interested in the depths of which the NFL will dive in order to promote …

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The Blitz 3/2/17

The Blitz

?Concussion Discussion: I recently spoke with @CyndyFeasel about being an #NFL wife and #CTE. She has an important story to tell.https://t.co/zOsAQkVsu4 — Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 1, 2017 ?Crime Blotter: Aaron Hernandez Attorneys duel over facts in Aaron Hernandez’s double murder trial: ‘simple bump’ or drug deal gone bad? https://t.co/AK01qydu2H

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The Blitz 2/23/17

The Blitz

⚖Litigation Lane: Second amended complaint filed in NFL painkiller lawsuit. This was filed late last night, so I’m still trying to make my way through it along with the exhibits.  Much is redacted but there is still a good bit of new information. I hope to have a story out later today, or at latest tomorrow …

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The Blitz Weekend 2/18/17

The Blitz

?Crime Blotter: Per Daniel Wallach, at the 2/23 preliminary hearing, the District Attorney must present evidence that a crime was committed, if so the Magistrate will bind the case over for trial; if not, then some or all of the charges could be dropped. Updated court docket in Darrelle Revis case: preliminary hearing …

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