danny wallach's cliff notes on brady/nflpa's legal arguments

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http://www.bplegal.com/webfiles/New Cliff Notes.pdf

 

[PlanB]

Definitely worth reading reasonably understandable to a non-lawyer

 

[n1997y]

Note that B.3 calls the IGL into play. Nicely done.

 

[RobertWeathers]

This was very helpful. He does a great job of succinctly stating what the NFLPA/Brady's arguments are.

Even a non-lawyer like me could comprehend it.

 

[Fencer]

I think the most fundamental issue is:

• The NFL argues Goodell has unconstrained power, based on a plain reading of the CBA.
• The NFLPA, Goodell himself in certain previous communications, and four prior judges and arbitrators have all ruled that there are indeed constraints on Goodell's power.

 

[DarrylS]

IMO page 11 of his opinion is telling, particularly regarding Goodell's role as neutral arbitrator as the conduct of him and his office were at issue..

NFLPA did not agree that the Commissioner could do sounder circumstances where, as here, the Commissioner’s own conduct is at issue.

Dan Wallach is apparently well thought of in sports law, or maybe he posted his own bio..

http://www.lawinsport.com/item/daniel-l-wallach

DANIEL L. WALLACH
Daniel Wallach is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar, and is AV-Rated (the highest level attainable) by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Wallach is a nationally recognized authority on gaming law and sports law, and has counseled professional sports teams, fantasy sports operators, casinos, racetracks, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and other industry participants on a wide spectrum of gaming-related matters. He is one of the leading voices in the emerging area of sports gambling law, and, in particular, the laws and rules governing sports betting and fantasy sports.

 

[Brewskies]

Thanks for sharing very informative in lay persons terms.